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Work Exchange Programs in Central America with Worldpackers

311 opportunities found

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

Other Portobelo, Panama

Be a helping hand in our front sea bar in Portobelo!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hostel Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Help us with daily tasks and have the time of your life!

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Other HUITE, Guatemala

Join and help us with our ECO-OASIS at Huite-Zacapa, Guatemala :)

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

Homestay Distrito Central, Honduras

Come stay with us

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

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
  • Needs help immediately

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

Camping León, Nicaragua

Come help us with Volcano tours and enjoy Nicaragua!

32h/week Tour Guide
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Rio hato, Panama

Ayúdanos y aprende en nuestra cocina =)

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Rio hato, Panama

Ayúdanos a crear la mejor experiencia visual y de contenido

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hotel Montes de Oro, Costa Rica

🌄 Sé parte de un hotel de aventura en la naturaleza! 🏔️

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

Hotel Montes de Oro, Costa Rica

"Únete a nuestro equipo en un hotel de montaña:

25h/week Content Writer
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Santurce, Puerto Rico

Cleaner, Gardening, Painting etc

25h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Farming
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Shared Home Santurce, Puerto Rico

Carpenters/Handyman wanted in Puerto Rico!!!

25h/week Gardening Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House San José, Costa Rica

Help in our bed & breakfast in San José, Costa Rica

26h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Bartending
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • 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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