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Work Exchange programs in Central America • 2 weeks long

35 opportunities found

Hostel Juayúa, El Salvador

✨ Vive una experiencia inolvidable ayudando y explorando! 🌍💛

25h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Recepcion y atencion al cliente

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic

Help us restore our hostel in the heart of Santo Domingo

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
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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

Hotel San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Welcome to Lanquin, the entrance to Semuc Champey!

30h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 2.5

Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Help Welcome our Guests in Reception

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Camping El Guarco, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos a atender nuestros huéspedes en la montaña

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

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

Hotel Panajachel, Guatemala

Ayúdanos en nuestro Hostal en Antigua Guatemala y sus volcanes

27h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santa ana, El Salvador

Ayudanos en la recepcion y limpieza de nuestro hostal

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Platanillo, Costa Rica

Energetic, nature-loving Volunteers needed at our project!

30h/week Reception Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Ballena Bay, Costa Rica

Sea parte del equipo de nuestro hostel Karandi

25h/week Night Shift Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Other Turrialba, Costa Rica

Pucca, mi mascota, necesita de cuidados mientras viajo, qué te parece? :)

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel Monteverde, Costa Rica

Receptionist, yoga instructors or musicians needed

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Come help our hostel in Dominican Republic!

15h/week Administration Gardening Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guatemala City, Guatemala

¡Ven y hazte voluntario con nosotros!

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 7 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

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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