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Program Types

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
Top Hosts

Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
Opportunities for couples and pairs

Hosts that welcome couples or two friends traveling together

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America

33 opportunities found

Hostel Juayúa, El Salvador

✨ Vive una experiencia inolvidable ayudando y explorando! 🌍💛

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

Ven a ser voluntario en el Hostel 23 en República Dominicana

25h/week Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Flores, Guatemala

Help us in our amazing restaurant as Waiter / Waitress

30h/week Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Join Our Reception Team in Paradise - San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

25h/week Night Shift Reception Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Holistic Center Mixco, Guatemala

Embark on a Spiritual Journey: Volunteer at Our Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Guatemala creating content🧘‍♀️🌿

24h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farmstay San Mateo, Costa Rica

Connect with Nature and Regeneration on a Goat Farm in Costa Rica

25h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Flores, Guatemala

We invite you to be our Yoga Instructor in Flores, Guatemala.

15h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Guapiles, Costa Rica

Come help us with everyday tasks on the farm.

15h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Join us to help the great Leatherback Sea Turtle project nearby

20h/week Animal Care Gardening Social Work
At least 3 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Impact change in our Eco project between Sea, Jungle and River

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Help us with our small Coconut Farm in front of the Beach!

20h/week Farming Animal Care Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Limón, Costa Rica

Protect Capuchins in Paradise - Monkey Observation By The Sea

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Animal Care Farming
At least 2 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Guest House Rio hato, Panama

Ayúdanos y aprende en nuestra cocina =)

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Shared Home Santurce, Puerto Rico

Building/ Construction

25h/week Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Guest-Attractor (Media & Pop-Up Parties) for our hotel

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 7 days to 7 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Shared Home Santurce, Puerto Rico

Cleaner, Gardening, Painting etc

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Farming
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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