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Work Exchange Programs in Central America with Worldpackers

315 opportunities found

Hostel santa catalina, Panama

Help prepare the towns best pizza

24h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel santa catalina, Panama

🌍 Volunteer at Our Vibrant Hostel! 🏡✨

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Playa Cocles, Costa Rica

“Help us at our B&B and retreat center in paradise 🌊🌿

24h/week Farming
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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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

Hostel Zacatecoluca, El Salvador

Apoya en Limpieza y Cocina en Nuestro Hostal en Zacatecoluca 🏡✨

16h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 day to 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 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

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Comparte tus Habilidades en Manualidades y Diseño en Guatemala🎨✂

25h/week Arts Social Media Content Writer Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hotel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Tu voluntariado como Bartender

25h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending Night Shift
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hotel Santa Ana, El Salvador

Auxiliar de limpieza

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Welcome our guests and live memorable days in Costa Rica! :)

21h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Roatán, Honduras

Help us with housekeeping in our tropical paradise! =)

20h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Granada, Nicaragua

Great experiences + Paradise = our volunteer program!

25h/week Party Promoter Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • 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

Homestay guanacaste, Costa Rica

Help us at home and enjoy the beaches Guanacaste, Costa Rica

16h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • Needs help immediately
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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

Hostel Las Galeras, Dominican Republic

Ayudanos con nuestros huespedes y disfruta de Las Galeras

20h/week Administration Cleaning Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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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