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Work Exchange Programs in Central America with Worldpackers

332 opportunities found

Hotel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Tu voluntariado como Bartender

30h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Night Shift
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Fortuna Jungle, Panama

Volunteer in a social retreat in a Cloud Forest Jungle Adventure Hostel

32h/week Social Media Reception Building & Repairing Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm

Eco Lodge Micoud, Saint Lucia

Have you had an experience in an eco-retreat? This is your big opportunity!

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 2 meals
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Eco Lodge Micoud, Saint Lucia

Help us build our retreat in the Caribbean! We really need you.

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent 1 meal

Eco Lodge San Ramón, Costa Rica

Ayúdame a traducir videos en un lugar lleno de naturaleza.

20h/week Video Making
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5

Homestay Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Unete a nuestro Equipo

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 2.5

Shared Home Puerto viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Pizza delivery

20h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5

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

Homestay San José, Costa Rica

Ayúdanos a mejorar nuestro nivel de inglés mientras viajas

12h/week Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Private School Tela, Honduras

Help us Teach English and French to Children & Explore Honduras

32h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0

Homestay Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Únete a Nosotros y Dale Vida al Encanto de Nuestro Hostel en Guatemala

18h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 2.5

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 Dominical, Costa Rica

Marketing

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Balgue, Nicaragua

Versatile Yoga Teacher Volunteer in Balgue 🧘‍♂️🌴

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Balgue, Nicaragua

Creative Content Creator & Promotions Volunteer in Balgue

25h/week Content Writer Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Other Portobelo, Panama

Be our helping hand in our small front sea bar-restaurant in Portobelo!

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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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If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

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