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Live in the Costa Rica Rain forest


The experience

Experience authentic life on a peaceful farm in the Costa Rican rainforest. Help with light farm and household tasks, care for animals, enjoy nature, practice Spanish, and discover local culture. We value kindness, respect, teamwork, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels at home while enjoying a meaningful cultural exchange.


What you offer

6 hours of help per day

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.


What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English

Between 21 and 31 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Welcome to our peaceful farm in the beautiful rainforest of Costa Rica!

If you are looking for a genuine cultural exchange, love nature, and enjoy a quiet lifestyle, this is the perfect place for you. Here, you'll wake up to the sounds of tropical birds, breathe fresh air every day, and experience life surrounded by lush forests and friendly animals.

As a volunteer, you will help with a variety of light farm and household tasks such as caring for chickens and dogs, gardening, simple maintenance, and keeping shared spaces clean and organized. No previous experience is required—what matters most is a positive attitude, responsibility, and a willingness to learn.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to improve your Spanish, discover Costa Rican culture, enjoy local food, explore nearby rivers and natural attractions, and become part of a peaceful rural community. We believe in mutual respect, teamwork, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels at home.

If you enjoy nature, meaningful conversations, and simple living, we would be happy to welcome you to our farm.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers help 5 days a week, about 4–5 hours per day, with flexible morning or afternoon shifts. Main tasks include cleaning the house, preparing guest rooms, cleaning bathrooms, washing dishes, doing laundry, and keeping shared spaces tidy and welcoming. We value responsibility, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. No previous experience is required.


Rules

House Rules:

• Respect the agreed working schedule.
• Keep your room and shared areas clean and organized.
• No smoking inside the house.
• Moderate alcohol consumption only.
• Be respectful, honest, and communicate openly.
• Quiet hours after 10:00 p.m.
• Ask before inviting visitors.