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Environmental Volunteering programs in Central America • Long term

98 opportunities found

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

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

Permaculture project Paraíso, Costa Rica

Permaculture, Agroforestry, Bioconstruction & Community!

25h/week Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
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Farmstay Uvita, Costa Rica

✨ Ven a enseñar francés a nuestros pequeños en Costa Rica! 🌴

28h/week Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Coto Brus, Costa Rica

Come join us as an Adventure Guide here in Costa Rica!

32h/week Tour Guide
From 4 to 6 weeks Private Room 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
  • High demand

Permaculture project Piedades Sur, Costa Rica

Create artistic mural at our off-grid nature retreat center

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Lodging & Grounds Assistant | Volunteer Center Sint Maarten

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Sustainable Agriculture Assistant | Volunteer Center Sint Maarten

30h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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

Hospitality Miches, Dominican Republic

¡Bienvenido a Cabañas en Montaña Redonda, República Dominicana!

30h/week Gardening Farming
From 3 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0

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

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

Permaculture project Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Live simply in the jungle – Costa Rica eco project

23h/week Cleaning Gardening Building & Repairing Farming
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

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

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

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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.

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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