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 Panama

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Help us create a beachfront treehouse surrounded by beautiful nature in remote Cambutal, Panama
========== UPDATE JUNE 2026: We are actively looking for 2 people. ideal dates are June 8-23 or June 28 - July 15. Projects include permaculture, sand and oil the wood, shovel work, plant small trees, maintenance, odd jobs depending on skill set. ......
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 Costa Rica

Live in the rainforest and join me at my treehouses in Cocles, Costa Rica
Current dates needed: Looking for a couple or a single that’s not all about partying and can stay from July 1st for 2 to 3 months this might be the place for you. If you are a couple that’s trust worthy and helping with room turnovers for guests ......
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 Costa Rica

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Nature inspired community school in Aguacate, Costa Rica
We are a small, nature-inspired community school located in the lush rainforest near Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. Rooted in freedom, creativity, and connection to the land, our open-space homeschooling co-op serves a diverse group of students with ......
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 Panama

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Learn the language and enjoy the local cuisine while gardening and painting in La Chorrera, Panama
I live with my brother in la Chorrera is a good place to see different types of birds, we have a lot of fruits around also a lot of space for camping hammocks and beds also, we are 45 minutes away from the beach and 45 minutes away from the capital ......
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 Guatemala

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Co-create our hill side oasis near Lake Atitlan, Tzununa, Guatemala
We are a small permaculture based, natural building inspired, plant focused shared living property up in the hills of Tzununá, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. The land has been tended for over 7 years slowing building into a little nurturing oasis. We ......
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 Costa Rica

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Help a family with homeschooling in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
SHORT STAY OPPORTUNITY - WE HAVE ONE SMALL WINDOW WHERE WE WOULD ACCEPT FOR A SHORT STAY - @ JUNE 15-JULY6TH - LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE INTEREST. Kaya is 16 and will be studying Grade 12 level material starting September 2026. The next opening ......
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 Costa Rica

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Join our family-run river lodge in Bajo de Tigre, Costa Rica
We are a small, family run eco-lodge in the heart of a Costa Rican tropical Rain-forest. We are located along the Pacuare River, one of the top ten rafting destinations in the world. Our guests generally raft into and out of the lodge. We offer an ......
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 Nicaragua

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Help a farmer develop a new sustainable farm in Popoyo, Nicaragua
**Last minute cancellation, looking for a volunteer to come ASAP** I am a Canadian living in Nicaragua. I used to run a small touristic farm in Nova Scotia. I am starting over and building one here in Nicaragua. My hope is to live as sustainably as ......
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 Panama

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Creating a marine reserve with the indigenous Ngabe community in Bocas del Toro, Panama
We are a family of four based in Switzerland / Panama who was sailing the oceans and decided to start a new adventure in Panama creating a large marine reserve in one of the most beautiful and untouched corners of Bocas del Toro. We are looking for ......
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 Belize

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Help on our family farm homestead in Toledo, Southern Belize
We are from the US and living in Belize for 8 years. Our off grid organic farm is located on the outskirts of Big Falls village in the Toledo district of Belize. We have a 8 year old daughter, and 2 boys aged 5 and 3, and a new baby girl. We are ......
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 Costa Rica

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Learn about our sustainable projects and experience authentic mountain life in Nicoya, Costa Rica
Welcome to our little mountain home and heart-driven project tucked away near Sámara, Costa Rica. This is a place where animals, nature, and people come together — surrounded by forest, fresh air, and unforgettable sunsets. Life here moves at a ......
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 Costa Rica

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A special place in the mountains of San Jose de la Montana, Costa Rica
Welcome to our project in Costa Rica! Our family has worked with the land and created for over 3 years with the vision of developing our property into a space for gathering and sharing ideas about sustainability, contemplation, healing and health ......
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 Costa Rica

Live in our beautiful and unique place and care for our animals in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Hi! I haven’t been on here in a while — hence the low reply rate — but don’t let that scare you off. We genuinely need help and love having good people around. (Check the schedule for available months.) We’re a small family-run property in Costa ......
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 El Salvador

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Join on a family farm and collaborate with people of different cultures in Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
First of all, please excuse us if we cannot reply quickly to all of you, as we get a lot of messages from workawayers, now. We are a small family made up of a mixed couple (Salvadorian and Swiss), with 2 kids around 11 years of age, living in a ......
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 Costa Rica

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Pet care and relaxation at a beautiful cabin with volcanic view in Quesada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
hi! i am meli a costa rican music producer and the guardian of this beautiful land. Come chill at home and take care of 2 cute dogs and a kitty cat. Looking for: - garden help and permaculture. - dog trainer looking for help June onwards ......
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 Costa Rica

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Help with projects on a family-run farm and lodge in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica
Welcome to our small little paradise in Palmar Sur! *Important Note*: We prefer volunteers who can stay at least a month. Please feel free to reach out either way, but priority will be given to those who can stay longer. What do you think ......
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 Costa Rica

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Help us grow our gardens and experience mountain lifestyle in San Ramon, Costa Rica
Hi! My name is Carlo, our family home and growing garden project in the mountains of San Ramón, Costa Rica. We are a warm, 100% Costa Rican family who love nature, cultural exchange, good conversations and creating beautiful spaces together. Our ......
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 Guatemala

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Relax, share stories and care for our pets in Sumpango, Guatemala
Urgent help I'm recovering from a long process of medicine and I urge for help. PLEASE READ ALL OUR PROFILE AND CHECK OUR CALENDAR. 1. Before you apply, our small project is Close to Antigua Guatemala, maybe 30 minutes away in car, chicken bus ......
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 Costa Rica

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Learn Spanish, enjoy nature and live the pura vida lifestyle in Grecia, Costa Rica
I’m Alexandra. I live with my husband and my cat, Mia on the hills of Grecia, Alajuela. Costa Rica. We have a daugther, Melissa who is 21 years old. She attends college in a different city but comes to stay with us every so often. I love traveling ......
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 Costa Rica

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Enjoy a peaceful, coastal community surrounded by nature and wildlife in Cabuya, Costa Rica
Hello! We’re Liz and Julian and we moved from Minnesota to Costa Rica’s Nicoya peninsula a year ago with our three sons River, Taoh and Louix. We are slowly building our home and putting down roots in this small town called Cabuya bordering one of ......
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