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Work Exchange programs in Central America • 2 weeks long

72 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

Hotel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Auxiliar de limpieza

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Comparte tus Habilidades en Manualidades y Diseño en Guatemala🎨✂

25h/week Arts Social Media Content Writer Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval
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Hotel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Tu voluntariado como Bartender

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Night Shift
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Join the Vibe – Help Out at Our Fun & Friendly Hostel! 🎉

24h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Flores, Guatemala

Marketing Specialist & Social Media artists

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Cultural & language exchange with a local tour guide in Drake Bay

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 7 days Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Madroñal, Nicaragua

Creador/a de Magia Visual en el Paraíso

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Ayúdame en la cocina y tareas domésticas

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Colabora en el jardin de mi mamá

25h/week Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Buscamos un mago de la limpieza y fan del buen gusto

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Homestay Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala

Maneja redes sociales para una agencia de turismo en Guatemala✨

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Camping Golfito, Costa Rica

Be a tour guide in breathtaking Golfito, Costa Rica! :)

25h/week Tour Guide
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Hospitality Volunteer at Women-Owned Hotel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica 🌺

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
From 5 days to 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.0
  • 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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