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Live where the jungle meets the ocean at our beachside eco-resort on the northern coast of Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are looking for easy going, open minded volunteers who are fluent in both Spanish and English speaking to help with seasonal projects on our oceanfront, eco (off grid) hotel on the northern coast of Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Our property is located about 40 minutes away from Bocas town on about 5 hectares of jungle and ocean front.

    We are also looking for certified yoga instructors for the months of the year we are not hosting yoga retreats to provide inclusive, all-level, vinyasa and/or yin yoga classes in addition to morning or evening shifts.

    For volunteers, we offer a private room with shared bathroom and shared kitchen which includes breakfast at the resort in exchange for your help (five hours, five days per week, 3 week minimum).

    If you are a yoga instructor or massage therapist, most of the proceeds for classes/sessions will go directly to you. We regularly have guests interested taking yoga classes and requesting massages.

    During your stay you will also experience a lot about the culture. We work to hire indigenous men and women from small jungle villages near the resort and currently have between 4 - 10 locals employed at the resort depending on the time of year. You will be interacting with our local and Latin American team and wonderful guests from all over the world. Please reach out to us if this sounds like a good fit and interesting for you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn about living where the jungle meets the ocean on a beautiful remote property practicing your English with our guests in addition to Spanish with our Panamanian and Latin American team. We also work to bring curious, adventurous travelers from all over the world so it's a lovely mix of people you will get to interact and share experiences with. Besides hosting guests we are constantly working on different projects on the property so there's a chance to use your skills or pick up some new ones.

  • Help

    Help

    As of right now we are looking for volunteers who are fluent in both Spanish and English speaking, easy going volunteers to help on seasonal projects around the resort. We are also looking for certified yoga instructors for the months of the year we are not hosting yoga retreats (currently: October 2024 - most of February 2025) to provide inclusive, all-level, vinyasa and/or yin yoga classes in addition to morning or evening shifts. in addition to gardening support, etc. You will be interacting with guests from all over the world and spending a lot of time with our local Panamanian and Latin American team, learning their language and culture.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    private room in a jungle house with shared bathroom and shared kitchen

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Because we are located in a lush jungle you are surrounded by beautiful nature everywhere you look and many water activities you can experience (e.g., snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.).

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 237163375238

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The image depicts two baby sea turtles on a sandy beach, with the ocean in the background and small holes in the sand.
The image depicts a spacious outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a serene body of water and lush tropical trees under a covered roof.
The image depicts a serene poolside scene with a wooden deck, palm trees, and turquoise lounge chairs, evoking a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
The image depicts a large, two-story building with a pool and deck, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees in a tropical setting.
The image depicts a serene ocean view from a deck, featuring two black chairs, palm trees, and a distant island, set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

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