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Work Exchange programs in Central America for 1 month

456 opportunities found

Hotel Sipacate, Guatemala

Voluntariado en un Bar Tropical con Vibes Playeras en Sipacate

28h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Other Altagracia, Nicaragua

"Join the Good Vibes Crew: Volunteer and Connect with Travelers!"

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Homestay PUERTO LIMON, Costa Rica

Ayúdame a aprender idiomas mientras conoces Costa Rica!

3h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
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Homestay Santa Cruz La Laguna, Costa Rica

Ayuda con paginas web y disfruta Costa Rica!

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Homestay Santa Cruz La Laguna, Costa Rica

"Teach your language, help around the house and cook with us in t

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Sipacate, Guatemala

Ayuda para crear un sitio web cerca de la playa en Guatemala

20h/week Content Writer Party Promoter Social Media
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hotel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

🎨 Bienvenido a una Experiencia Artística Única en Nuestro Hotel!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 6 weeks Tent 1 meal

Homestay Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Ayuda con clases de inglés en casa familiar, Guatemala!

8h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Limón, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos con las tareas diarias y disfruta de la belleza de CR :)

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hotel Quepos, Costa Rica

Help in Recepción ! and Breakfast time, Boutique Hotel in Quepos

32h/week Administration Reception Kitchen Hand
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Other HUITE, Guatemala

Join and help us with our ECO-OASIS at Huite-Zacapa, Guatemala :)

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala

Únete a Nosotros en el Paraíso: Hotel & Spa en Guatemala!

32h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Building & Repairing Cooking
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent

Hostel Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Reception help at our cozy hostel in the heart of Monteverde, CR

32h/week Administration Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

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

Hostel Pedasí, Panama

Contribute in a way that best suits you and in your skill set

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Eco Lodge San Ramón, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos en traducir videos, mientras disfrutas de Costa Rica. ¡Pura Vida!

20h/week Video Making
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 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.

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