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* We are currently looking for one volunteer to start on April 21 and stay for 2 or 3 weeks
**We are also currently accepting applications for June and July**
We are a snorkeling company running tours to Coiba National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - with guests coming from all over the world. This week we saw orcas, dolphins, mantas, sharks, lots of turtles, and so many different kinds of fish. We are looking for volunteers to help us with our company to show this amazing place to our guests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will live in a tropical paradise/tourist destination and meet other travelers from all over the world. You will go on boat trips to Coiba National Park - a UNESCO world heritage site - and learn about the diverse marine life and jungle animals. Santa Catalina is known for world-class surfing and scuba diving/snorkeling. You will be working alongside local people in a small, rural village. Fluent Spanish and English are a requirement to volunteer with us.
Help
We welcome people with a variety of skills and experiences. You must be able to speak English and Spanish to volunteer with us.
We are looking for help with reception, explanation of Coiba National Park to our guests, administration, and co-guiding on the boat. You should:
-Speak English AND Spanish (you MUST be able to communicate in Spanish with the guide and the captain on the boat. If you are a couple applying, BOTH people must be able to speak Spanish and English).
(Please do not apply if you are not fluent in BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH!)
-Can stay for a minimum of one month
- Be a STRONG swimmer/snorkeler and be able to help others in the water (including in currents)
-Work independently
-Organizational skills
-Fun, happy vibes, and like to talk to people
-Singles and couples may apply
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Basic shared room with a shared kitchen and bathroom (no hot water or air conditioning). You will be provided lunch made by our chef on the days when you are going to Coiba National Park. All other meals will be your responsibility. There are a number of restaurants in the village, as well as 3 small grocery stores to buy food to cook. You will have full access to the kitchen to cook meals, and you will be invited to eat with us sometimes too :)
Our volunteers can purchase 5 day Mas Movil internet cards for $5 and a sim card for $1.
What else ...
Santa Catalina is a charming little beach town where you can slow down the pace of life for a while. Immerse yourself into the local culture and become one of the villagers during your stay. The beaches are lovely, the locals are friendly, and the vibe is laid back here.
You should also be aware that although for us Santa Catalina is close to paradise, some people find it difficult to live here. Few shops, little night-life, difficult internet, bugs, heat, power cuts, and water shortages are a part of the
experience and you need to be aware of that. This volunteer opportunity is not for everyone! We love the tranquility and simplicity as much as someone else might hate it.
We find our joy in the millions of stars at night, stunning sunrises and sunsets, walks on the beach, and socializing with our friends.
Through the work we do, we meet new people every day with whom we can share the
amazing experience of the wildlife and natural beauty in Coiba and we work hard to make that experience
unforgettable for them. In return, they enrich our lives by sharing their stories and
experiences with us and always bringing a breath of fresh air to Catalina. We are looking
for someone who will hopefully share this passion with us.
Please understand that if you are applying for more than 2 months in advance it may take
us some time to give you a definite answer. We sometimes allow our volunteers to extend their stay and
can therefore not plan that far ahead.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
15 hours per week, flexible
Feedback (15)
I felt at home from the beginning; everyone was amiable and open-minded.
My highlight was going to Coiba and interacting with the guests throughout the day.
Thank you so much for giving me a place to stay far away from home.
Muchas gracias de todo mi corazion.
Unfortunately we timed our stay with the Panama Strikes/protests so there was a lack of tourists and… read more
We stayed here a month and we cried when we left...!!
From the moment we set foot in this tropical paradise, we knew we were in for an unforgettable adventure.
First and foremost, the people we met during our time in Santa Catalina were extraordinary. It's hard to put into words just how welcoming, warm-hearted and friendly… read more
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I felt at home from the beginning; everyone was amiable and open-minded.
My highlight was going to Coiba and interacting with the guests throughout the day.
Thank you so much for giving me a place to stay far away from home.
Muchas gracias de todo mi corazion.
Unfortunately we timed our stay with the Panama Strikes/protests so there was a lack of tourists and… read more
We stayed here a month and we cried when we left...!!
From the moment we set foot in this tropical paradise, we knew we were in for an unforgettable adventure.
First and foremost, the people we met during our time in Santa Catalina were extraordinary. It's hard to put into words just how welcoming, warm-hearted and friendly… read more
The conditions were exactly as we expected them to be, so there were no surprises. If anything, all the setbacks we had only helped to make the experience at the Volunteer House more vibrant and… read more
thank you guys for the… read more
Angela knows how tp run the buisness, she's is pretty clear and a super interedting and smart person who cares of the volunteers.
You get to go snorkel in an amazing place such as coiba and meet many friends and locals.
Thank you again for this amazing adventure
coiba it's very good place with a lot fish
thanks you for everything 🙏
Not only was he very hardworking and professional, but he went above and beyond to improve things in our company. For example, our office is set… read more
My staying with Chure was really nice! First, he's a really nice guy, with whom I went along super well. He has a lot of passion for what he's doing, and really works hard to deliver the best service to everyone! He also really cared about me, and made sure that I was always feeling comfortable, safe, and… read more
The accommodation is just as it appears in the photos. You have a private room with a double bed (Chure is building two single beds for the next workawayers) and a bathroom for you. You will be able to use the kitchen whenever you want and any kind of… read more
