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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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Hosts that have good ratings and receive many worldpackers
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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Central America

382 opportunities found

Guest House Rio hato, Panama

Ayúdanos a crear áreas agradables =)

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Hospitality / Reception - met more travelers during your travels!

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

Guest House Rio hato, Panama

Ayúdanos a entretener a nuestros clientes

25h/week Arts Bartending Music
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Live a real jungle experience and learn about permaculture

16h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Playa Costa del Sol, El Salvador

Art & Wellness Homestay in El Salvador | Community Building

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Rainforest Tour Guide

25h/week Tour Guide
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Animal Shelter Limón, Costa Rica

Come help our Turtle Conservation and enjoy Costa Rica! :)

24h/week Farming Cleaning Animal Care Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Alajuela, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos a ser LA MEJOR PUERTA DE ENTRADA A COSTA RICA

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Antigua , Magdalena Milpas Altas, Guatemala

Come help a poor community , to be self sustainable in Guatemala

15h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Social Work Farming
From 4 days to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Nicoya, Costa Rica

🌴✨ Join Our Family Eco-Retreat on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast! 🌞

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Come and help us in our hostel while exploring El Salvador! :)

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Alajuela, Costa Rica

Arte que Transforma: Murales y Señalización Creativa

30h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Panajachel, Guatemala

Ayudanos a remodelar nuestra nueva casa

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Ecological Reserve Santa Catalina, Panama

Help needed to create a small tropical nature reserve

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Homestay SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Domestic Help Needed in Beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Bocas del Toro District, Panama

Create connections with our guests

16h/week Arts Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

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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