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Exchange your skills for accommodation
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Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
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Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America

81 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Help us rebrand and shine online with your social media skills

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Social Project Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Creative Social Media Volunteer for Trekking NGO in Guatemala

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Join Us in Caring for Guests and Helping in the Kitchen-Guatemala

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5
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Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Help Welcome our Guests in Reception

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Permaculture project Piedades Sur, Costa Rica

Co-Create Nature Retreats at Off-Grid Permaculture Oasis

25h/week Cooking
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Surf Camp La Cruz, Costa Rica

🌊✨ Join Us at Our Kitesurf/Wingfoil School assistant! 🏄‍♂️✨

30h/week Teaching Sports
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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
  • High demand

Hostel San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Join us as our English Teacher!

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Madroñal, Nicaragua

Creador es espacios Visuales en decoración

20h/week Photography Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Tzununa, Guatemala

Social Media/Content Creator

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Ometepe, Nicaragua

Let’s create amazing content together and grow our social media

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • 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
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Environmental Education and Ecosystem Restoration in Drake Bay

25h/week Gardening Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Farm Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Hands Dirty in Paradise

20h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal

Other Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Help out in the public library in Puerto Jimenez in Costa rica

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Social Work
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals

Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

"Meet Mogli and Tarzan" 2 jungle boys looking for a teacher

25h/week Child Care
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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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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