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Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
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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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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America

13 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Bienvenidos a aplicar Cocineros, A&Bs y Chefs aficionados

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Bienvenidos a aplicar Cocineros, A&Bs y Chefs aficionados

28h/week Cooking Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Holistic Center San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Join us as a vegetarian chef in our volunteers kitchen!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve San José, Guatemala

🌿 Cook, Connect, and Enjoy Life in Guatemala! 🍽️

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve San José, Guatemala

Ayuda doméstica

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Boat Livingstone, Guatemala

Come be our crew member and help with cooking

20h/week Cooking
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Holistic Center Mixco, Guatemala

Embark on a spiritual journey: Become an Ashram Kitchen Helper

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Holistic Center Ometepe, Nicaragua

Kitchen Lead: Farm-to-Table Wellness

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Eco Village Montezuma, Costa Rica

Childcare & Education Helper in a Sustainable Community Village

20h/week Gardening Child Care Cooking
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Hostel Tower Hill, Belize

Kitchen and Deli Assistant at Deli and Cafe

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Eco Village Montezuma, Costa Rica

Community Help & Create in Eco Village

20h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Come to the jungle and cook delicious vegan/vegetarian meals :)

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Bocas del Toro District, Panama

Be part of the Breakfast Shift team at our Tree Lodge

20h/week Bartending Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

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

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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.

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