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Lovely hostel welcomes creative helpers in the center of El Valle de Anton, Panama

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a trendy hostel in the center of El Valle de Anton, Panama. This area is located in the crater of a volcano, famous for its waterfalls, rivers, hiking, and mud springs. Our hostel is focused on international travelers looking to meet other similar minds. In fact, we represent the tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment. In creating a sociable and open space, we hope everyone passing through our hostel becomes a little enlightened themselves.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Cycling
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have a total of 4 local Panamanians working full time here and you will get to learn Panamanian culture from them! All of them love food so be prepared to get to know some local dishes - especially patacones made the true Panamanian way.

  • Help

    Help

    As a volunteer at our Hostel, your tasks will fit one of the descriptions below:

    Entertainer ( This is currently the most sought-after position ): This position requires a creative, open, and extroverted person. Your task will be to create little events or activities for our guests and lead them. This can be anything from games, dinners, group hikes/walks - there are no limits!

    Sheet shifter: Volunteers regularly change beds after checkout, wash sheets and make the bed for new arrivals.

    We are also open to volunteers who have specific skills or experience, such as:

    Volunteers that are native in Spanish or have advanced knowledge in Spanish and could offer some Spanish lessons to our guests.

    Filmmakers or photographers to help create content for the hostel.

    Experienced yoga teachers or workout instructors - we offer free yoga and exercise classes for our guests most days.

    Artists and carpenters to help with projects around the hostel.

    We also love individual creativity, so volunteers are free to let us know how they would like to help, whether that be painting, sewing, or handiwork etc.

    Outside of these positions, volunteers are free to explore El Valle and relax in the hostel. Our volunteers regularly hike to local viewpoints and waterfalls and enjoy the sites of El Valle, such as an orchid garden and hot springs. Nearly all of these are within walking distance of the hostel, though volunteers can also take buses or bikes.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer volunteers a bed in our dormitory, free breakfast, bikes whenever there are plenty available, and group laundry between everyone.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    To ensure we are a good fit for each other, all volunteers start with a mandatory 1-week trial period. If after the first week we feel you lack the initiative, proactiveness, or hygiene standards required for the role, we will ask you to leave. We value our community and our guests too much to keep volunteers who do not pull their weight.

    We are not a party hostel - if you are a party-loving person this might not be the right place for you.

    We love hosting Workawayers, but we run a busy, high-energy hostel. We are currently only looking for volunteers who are self-starters, proactive, and highly social. If you need someone to hold your hand, give you a list of tasks every hour, or remind you to stay on top of things, this is not the right placement for you.

    We expect our volunteers to see a problem and fix it. If you see a messy table, wipe it. If a guest looks lonely, talk to them.
    The Essential Requirements
    High Initiative: You can work completely on your own and take ownership of your shifts.

    Social & Welcoming: You actively engage with guests and help create a vibrant hostel atmosphere.

    Cleanliness & Personal Hygiene: This is a hospitality environment. We maintain a high standard of cleanliness for our hostel, and we expect our volunteers to maintain excellent personal hygiene (clean clothes, regular showering).

    Independence: You are expected to manage your responsibilities without constant supervision.

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  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a huge parking lot next to our garden that can be used for vans. ** No direct water connection**

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 579139854116

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