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Work Exchange programs in Central America • Welcoming & Helping Guests

25 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

Hostel San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Join Our Reception Team in Paradise - San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

25h/week Night Shift Reception Administration
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Voluntariado en Hotel - Vive Antigua Guatemala

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal
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Hotel Livingstone, Guatemala

Be part of our family at the Guatemalan Caribbean Coast

30h/week Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hotel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos en tareas básicas del hotel y disfruta!

30h/week Gardening Administration Tour Guide Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala

Come help run our guest house near Lake Atitlán!

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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

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

Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Help us at our hotel and live our jungle dream with us! =)

30h/week Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Hotel Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Una experiencia única en Costa Rica

25h/week Cleaning Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Tent 1 meal

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
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel La Cruz, Costa Rica

Help us as a receptionist and bartender in our Kitesurfing Resort

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Flores, Guatemala

🎉 Event Promoter Volunteer – Create Unforgettable Experiences🌅

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hotel Bocas del Toro District, Panama

Ayúdanos en la Recepción de Nuestro Hostel en Bocas del Toro

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 to 30 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

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

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.

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