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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Higher chance of approval

Hosts that recently have approved volunteers and are looking for more applications
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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America in Ecological Reserves

25 opportunities found

Ecological Reserve Pococi, Costa Rica

🌿Join the team: Conservation, nature, and experience.🌿

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Un espacio único para vivir una experiencia inolvidable.

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Sea un cultivador en nuestro eco lodge!

32h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
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Ecological Reserve Santa Catalina, Panama

Handyman / Draftsman /

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Ecological Reserve Rincon de san josecito, Costa Rica

Join us on our beachfront paradise to save the Sea Turtles!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve San Isidro, Costa Rica

Un Refugio de Vida Silvestre en el Corazón del Bosque Tropical

25h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent

Ecological Reserve Escazu, Costa Rica

Volunteer at a remote biological station in Costa Rica

32h/week Cleaning Social Work Building & Repairing
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Ecological Reserve puriscal, Costa Rica

Cuidado del medio ambiente y permacultura en Costa Rica!

25h/week Social Work Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle Conservation and Community Project

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Talamanca, Costa Rica

Voluntary for a jungle conservation project! :)

23h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Ecological Reserve Benerito, Dominican Republic

Voluntario en Todas las areas necesarias

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Ecological Reserve Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle Conservation Project and Marine Plastic Project

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Panama City, Panama

Vive una experiencia inolvidable en proyecto ecolodge.

26h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Experiencia de vida en un increíble eco lodge

32h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

🌿 Conservation Volunteer Opportunity in Costa Rica 🌿

32h/week Painting & Decorating Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming
From 1 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Únete a nosotros en el campo y aprende agroecología, cocina y disfruta de la naturaleza 🌱

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

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