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Work Exchange Programs in Central America with Worldpackers

79 opportunities found

Hostel Sipacate, Guatemala

Gente con buenas vibras para nos ayudar en Sipacate, Guatemala

24h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • New

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 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
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

🌴 Chill Volunteering in Santiago! 🐶✨

15h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping El Guarco, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos a cuidar nuestro proyecto en la montaña

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 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

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
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Ayúdame a impactar con la publicidad.

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Help Welcome Guests and Create Experiences in Canouan! 🌴✨

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Homestay El Caney, Cuba

Ayúdanos en la reparación de nuestra cocina

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Hostel Antón, Panama

Buscamos un Backpacker con experiencia en hostelería

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Hostel Madroñal, Nicaragua

Events & Social Bar

25h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Mantenimiento y Cuidado del Espacio 🚧🔧

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Poptún, Guatemala

Help out at our beautiful school in the woods.

25h/week Social Media Teaching Sports Music Arts
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Disfruta el paraiso frente al mar en nuestro restaurante familiar

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Bartending
From 4 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

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

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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