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This project began in 2009 with a 52 HAS project in a small town in Olá, Coclé. Currently we have expanded to other parts in San Carlos ( Panama Oeste Province), Costa Esmeralda (near Coronado) Cambutal and Guanico ( Los Santos Province) and additional projects in Olá ( Las Mesitas waterfall),
In these Projects we manage a small zoo, exotic fruits plantations ( guava and persian lemon as well as additional tropical fruits ), cottages for visitors, farm animals as well as a sheep herd for educational purposes. We are also venturing in rural tracks of land for nature lovers and another thematic park in Los Santos. Some are close to the beaches but most of them are in secluded areas in the outskirts of some small cities.
We are actively involved in recycling and enviromental issues within the schools and colleges in Panama, specially Panama city, Coclé and Los Santos provinces.
Our projects hire local hand labor and we emphazise team working and full respect of our enviroment.
We are close to several National parks, nice clean rivers and waterfalls, forests and mountain range. We also have a busy Schedule that involves multiple and varied elements of work and we are continously looking for new challenges and opportunities to expand and share our experiences.
You must be aware that we do pride in hard work and this involves a lot of physical activitiy. During the weekends you are free to explore the surrounding towns and cities and we will include you in as many trips to the other projects as possible but it is very important to understand that you have to like the idea of being in nature most of the time.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hard work, understanding of a rural latin american lifestyle and some other skills related to living in a foreign country, Spanish is always dependable on the stress you put in your study.
Help
In some cases we need a charismatic, easygoing person that understands our Mission and share it with school principals, college professors and students and the educational system in Panama. We firmly believe that they will benefit with a first hand experience with nature and will change their attitude and respect for wildlife and flora.
Our volunteers can choose to :
*️️️️️️Help to take care of our exotic and farm animals and explain this to visitors.
*️️️️️️Visit school, universities, colleges and government institutions to invite them to participate in our recycling and enviromental programs.
*️️️️️️ Visit and talk to local goverenment officials to make them aware of the projects. This might include teaching and helping people change their attitudes and knowledge about nature and wildlife in general.
*️️️️️️ Prepare activities that will enhance participation of the community in our Project. These might include participating in school and city fairs, elaborating presentations on community meetings, lectures, visits to other similar projects, radio and TV talks and preparing events at their own initiative but under our supervisión.
*️️️️️️ Share their experience with as many people as possible.
*️️️️️️ Travelling to different sites where we are planning our expansion ( Parque Nacional Cerro Hoya, Parque Nacional Omar Torrijos and Cambutal, Los Santos province.)Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are open to receive anyone who wants to learn Spanish and is willing to teach English or German.Accommodation
We have three different places where you can stay depending on the availability and your personal choice
1) Olá, Coclé: One bedroom with three bed, personal bathroom and kitchen. Relies on solar panels
2) Ave María, Tonosí, Los Santos province. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, ocassionally acommodates up to 12 visitors but empty most part of the year. Near beaches and two major national parks.
3) Costa Esmeralda, San Carlos. Under certain circumstances and special events, we will be able to accomodate you in this small complex of 4 cabins near to the beach areas.What else ...
Volunteers can decide to stay in any of the close cities ( Penonomé, San Carlos, Santa Clara Aguadulce, Olá). There are so many and different places to visit that this will require a whole special section. Transportation is available with our own vehicle or by means of public buses but might be restricted late at night.
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Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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