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Work Exchange Programs in Central America with Worldpackers

29 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
  • Needs help immediately

Boat Livingstone, Guatemala

Learn how to sail, and help with general repair

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Libertad Costa, El Salvador

Join us in building a dream hostel in the heart of surf city🏄

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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 Quepos, Costa Rica

Proyecto Verde Tambor: Agricultura, Creatividad y Vida Tranquila

25h/week Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

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
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Santa Maria, Costa Rica

Ayúdame a mejorar las condiciones de nuestro parque ecológico.

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Santa Maria, Costa Rica

Colabóranos con la limpieza y disfruta de nuestras instalaciones

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Santa Maria, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos a impulsar las redes sociales, mientras disfrutas.

30h/week Video Making Photography Party Promoter Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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

Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Help us rebrand and shine online with your social media skills

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

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

Hostel Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

Ven a ser voluntario en el Hostel 23 en República Dominicana

25h/week Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Hotel Quepos, Costa Rica

🌴 Volunteer in Paradise! Reception, Bartending, and Restaurant

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Uvita, Costa Rica

🌴 Join Our Vibrant Hostel in Uvita, Costa Rica! 🌊✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Work exchange opportunities in Central America with Worldpackers

How to travel and work in Central America?

One of the best ways to travel Central America is through a work exchange. For those that want to get to know the tropical climate and the diverse paradise of beaches on the continent, there is an option to exchange work for accommodation in countries like Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, or Jamaica. It's just a few hours of work in tasks like reception, cleaning or administration, in exchange for so many incredible experiences!

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Tips for Work Exchange in Central America

Central America is the ideal destination for those that like beaches, archeology, volcanoes, and colonial cities. The continent is known well by those who like to travel solo and venture around by backpacking. Although small in size, it is rich in culture and natural wealth and home to a large number of tourist attractions. Have you ever thought of working abroad with a view of paradaise all around you?

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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!

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With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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