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Description
We are an ecolodge based in the Chiriqui Highlands of Panama, the highest province in Panama.
In 1960, we bought land that was being deforested, planted trees and built a few cabins to create an ecotourist attraction. That land is now part of two parks- Volcan Baru National Park and La Amistad International Park.
We have 10 hotel rooms, 7 suites, 3 dorms and 7 cabins. We offer hiking tours, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding and also have a spa.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our ecolodge is a truly unique place in the highlands of Panama that has a lot to offer and is wanting to improve every day more with outside knowledge and love. Our location is the cute town of Guadalupe, with hardworking farmers and artisans who welcome tourists every month. Here the climate is cool and fresh, surrounded by mountains. You will not only learn from us, but from the people of the town who are very open to new people and to share their Panamanian culture but in the highlands version.
We strive for ecological practices and have preserved a 400hectare of pure cloudforest as part of our mission. We are a small group of staff that will treat you like family as well. We believe verybody is treated with respect and is important to our team.
You will also learn Spanish!
Help
We are looking for a volunteer who would be:
1. Interested in Marketing and contacting travel agencies, birding groups and thinking of new promotions
2. Helping our lodge improve ecologically- alternative energy, heating water with composting, recycling, biogas/methane for cooking
3. Working in reception and responding to emails in English, welcoming tourists and explaining what activities we have to offer
4. Offering Birding tours or horseback riding tours
5. Improving our restaurant menu and ideas to catch more guests.
6. Creating photo and video content with our cameras for Facebook, twitter, linked in
7. Teaching yoga or giving massages, helping popularize our new RECHARGE Wellness Weekends.
8. Help with social media managing.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers could stay in different options.
1. You can stay in a shared dorm with bathroom, wifi, hot water. We have a separate kitchen in case you need it.
2. We have hotel tents with roof and private bathroom and separate kitchen.
Laundry is available on the premises. 3 Meals a day would be courtesy of the hotel.
What else ...
When applying, please include your resumee, a small letter of what you would like to do during your stay here, and the time you think you would like to stay.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a reception and different offices for you to work. Also, a big living room and restaurant where wifi is very good and confortable spaces.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for vans and a separate bathroom and kitchen for those.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Would not doubt in accepting her!
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Would not doubt in accepting her!
First, Carlos , the owner and manager is the most wonderful person to work for. He is incredibly open to suggestions for improvements and is always looking for new ways to do things. I've come up with so many ideas and seen them implemented immediately, for example, making one of the cabins into a dorm… read more
