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Work exchange opportunities in Mexico

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Camping Tepoztlán, Mexico

Join Us in Tepoztlán for a Unique Experience with Nature and Art 🌱🎨

25h/week Building & Repairing Pet Sitting Cleaning Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Camping Santiago Astata, Mexico

¡Ayúdanos a hacer crecer nuestra comunidad costera!

20h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 week to 2 months Tent
  • 5.0

Guest House Heroica Juchitan de Zaragoza, Mexico

Nos encantará tener tu apoyo en nuestro Hostal en Juchitan Oaxaca

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Higher approval
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30h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Villa de Tututepec, Mexico

Rebuild Nahualcali: Hands, Heart & Healing After the Storm

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Valladolid, Mexico

Help us being a cenote tourguide and enjoy Mexico!

22h/week Tour Guide
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Valladolid, Mexico

Salsa or Bachata Teacher

16h/week Music
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel La Paz, Mexico

Te esperamos para vivir una experiencia unica!

30h/week Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Campeche, Mexico

¡Ayuda a los animales y explora la hermosa Campeche, México!

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking
From 3 weeks to 2 months Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Valladolid, Mexico

Be part of our team, while enjoying Mexico!

24h/week Night Shift Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Xicotepec, Mexico

Join our team at the first maid café in the region for a unique customer service experience! 🍰

30h/week Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Chacahua, Mexico

Ven a ser voluntario en la isla mágica de Chacahua!

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Hostel Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico

Vacancy for a physiotherapist to provide therapeutic massage

18h/week Teaching Sports
From 7 to 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mérida, Mexico

Eres Maestro de Yoga? Ayúdanos en Mérida, México!

28h/week Teaching Sports
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Mérida, Mexico

Recepción e Interacción con el Huésped.

32h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San. Jose del Pacifico, Mexico

¡Ven a descubrir San José del Pacifico!

16h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

What to see when you travel to Mexico for a work exchange?

While doing work exchange in Mexico you can get to know the history of the country, which is home to many world famous artists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Culture and history are all over the place in Mexico City. Outside the city, you can explore the Teotihuacan archaeological complex, and also Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun, the latter two with panoramic views. Artifacts of the Aztec culture can be seen at the Museum of Teotihuacan.

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Is it worth is to do work exchange in Mexico?

It is definitely worth it if you want to discover more about the world. A work exchange experience in Mexico is definitely a good place to start. Centro Historico, or historical center is the heart of Mexico city and heart of the country. You will be able to see historic landmarks dating from as far back as the Aztec era. At Zócalo plaza you will see tourists and backpackers from all over the world, that come to see art and iconic buildings like Palacio de Bellas Artes. The city offers plenty of museums like Templo Mayor and Soumaya Museum. A trip to see Xochimilco canals is also an interesting option to get to know the popular attractions of Mexico. 

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How to use Worldpackers to do work exchange in Mexico?

You can find great places to travel in exchange for volunteer work in Mexico. At Worldpackers you will find hosts who are willing to exchange accommodation in hostels for a few hours of help a day. In a work exchange program in Mexico you can work as a bartender, cleaner, touristic guide, gardener and much more. You can be able to visit places like Puerto Vallarta or Cancun spending much less than the average traveler. Check the opportunities to volunteer in Mexico in our hostlist. To schedule a trip, become a member of the Worldpackers community.

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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.

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