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Work exchange

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 Costa Rica

44 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Emprende Verde: Purposeful Volunteering in Nature

20h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Sustainable Community Limón, Costa Rica

🌍 Únete a nuestro programa de 🐢Tortugas y Limpieza de playas🌴

15h/week Cleaning Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Piedades Sur, Costa Rica

Co-Create Nature Retreats at Off-Grid Permaculture Farm

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Piedades Sur, Costa Rica

Hands-on Permaculture at our Off-Grid Nature Retreat Center

20h/week Farming Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Higher approval

Hostel Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Come & help us in one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica

20h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Acosta, Costa Rica

Ven y acompáñanos en nuestra finca mientras disfrutas de la naturaleza en Costa Rica!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Acosta, Costa Rica

Ven y acompáñanos en nuestra finca

25h/week Farming Building & Repairing
From 1 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

NGO El Progreso de Bahía Drake, Costa Rica

Ven y ayúdanos en nuestro Eco Desarrollo Comunitario :)

30h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Farmstay Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

🌿 Voluntariado en Casa de Campo - Río Frío, Sarapiquí 🌿

20h/week Gardening Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Bahia Drake, Osa, Costa Rica

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25h/week Tour Guide Administration Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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
  • 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
  • Higher approval

Farmstay Bahia Drake, Osa, Costa Rica

Ceiba Ganadito - ecotourism and farm project in Drake Bay

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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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