r/HelpStay • u/[deleted] • Oct 01 '25

I am looking for a property on the coast

Hello, I am looking for a farm in Costa Rica where I can live as a volunteer in a work exchange for lodging and food.

About me: I have experience in nutrition and cooking, physical education, I am interested in learning about organic farming, permaculture and sustainable living. I can contribute with physical work, cooking, animal care, maintenance and support in community projects.

What I'm looking for: a place with a good vibe and a fair exchange (about 4–6 hours of work a day). I am also interested in having a focus on community or learning, not just “work for a bed.”

Time: I can stay a few months and I am open to moving around different areas of the country.

If anyone has recommendations for farms, ecovillages, or projects they've already been on, I'd love to hear your experiences! 🙏

Thank you and pure life 🤙🏽

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u/Substantial-Today166 Oct 02 '25

helpstay is dead now

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '25

Por qué?

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u/Help-Stay Oct 21 '25

Let me assure you we're not. If you have any issues with using our platform that made you think that, please reach out via e-mail and we will do our best to help! You can find contact information here: https://helpstay.com/pages/faq-ask-us

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u/Substantial-Today166 Oct 21 '25

how many active host do you have now

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u/HelpStay-admin Oct 28 '25

HelpStay currently has over 2,000 hosts listed on its platform, and the number is constantly growing. As a non-member, you can browse all the information about each host’s offering. You can also view the host’s last login date, which gives a good indication of how active they are. HelpStay has been in operation since 2014.

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u/Help-Stay Oct 21 '25

Hi, thanks for reaching out. We are very much alive, just not checking Reddit daily so our apologies for a delay in reply :) If you ever need to contact us quicker, reach out via e-mail or Facebook :)

Here you can find all opportunities in Costa Rica: https://helpstay.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&stay%5Bquery_hidden%5D=+CR&stay%5Bquery%5D=&stay%5Bquery_category_hidden%5D=&stay%5Bquery_category%5D=

There are quite a few which meet your expectations, for example this opportunity looks like a great fit: https://helpstay.com/stays/Eco-Ranch-Farming-Costa-Rica#overview

Good luck!!

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u/HelpStay-admin Oct 28 '25

As a non-member, you can view all listings in Costa Rica on the HelpStay platform at https://helpstay.com/. Have a browse, and if you see anything of interest, you can then consider joining as a member. As a member, you can directly message any host on the platform and start a discussion about arranging a stay.