Carpenter / Work Exchange / Volunteer

Live, Work, and Create in Tropical Paradise

Ever dreamed of working on a hands-on project while waking up to the sun, sea, and palm trees?

Here’s your chance. A charming 3-bedroom house in a stunning tropical location needs your carpentry skills.

Role: Carpenter Wanted
Project: The Lighthouse

Location: Corn Islands, Nicaragua / Caribbean
Housing: This opportunity is for skilled carpenters or woodworkers to live on-site in a private wooden cabaña with private bathroom and help with a with wooden deck restoration for 3-bedroom house, small repairs to windows and doors, and building custom structures like pergolas or doors. 

Dates: Flexible timeline and schedule.

Type: 

• Volunteer/ housing exchange: live on-site in paradise while contributing your skills
• Paid: if the project aligns with our budget, we can offer compensation

About Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

A One-of-a-Kind Tropical Paradise. No roads, no cars, no stress, just palm-lined trails, secluded beaches, and warm turquoise waters. Tucked off Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast and reachable only by boat, Little Corn Island is for the barefoot traveler craving something real. Whether you're a beach lover, solo adventurer, or retreat leader, this off-the-grid island offers raw beauty, deep peace, and an unforgettable island experience. you will be staying at The Lighthouse Retreat for this project — thelighthouselci.com

Carpenter Wanted

Your Mission:

• Restore and refinish wooden decks
• Repair windows and doors
• Build custom wooden structures: pergolas, doors, or more
• Bring your creativity to other woodworking projects

Perks of Living Here:

• Peaceful, car-free tropical surroundings — perfect for adventure or relaxation
• Snorkeling and scuba diving paradise and warm caribbean water just steps away from your cabaña
• Work at your own pace in a creative, inspiring environment with local community

Compensation:

• Volunteer exchange: live on-site in paradise while contributing your skills

Who You Are:

• Skilled, hands-on carpenter or woodworker
• Adventurous, independent, and responsible
• Looking for a unique experience that combines work, creativity, and tropical living

Tools and materials for your projects will be provided. Come, make, and transform a beautiful space while living in paradise.

Contact: 
book@thelighthouselci.com
subject: Carpenter

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