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Hello! My name is Amelie. I'm a french Canadian living in Panama for the past 10 years. I have an awesome plan for my property that I need help implementing. I also work full time in Bocas town as a musician and have a 12 years old daughter in school. I need someone on site to give me a hand looking after my project in beautiful Boca de Drago. This is a 1 hectare property that I started developing 3 years ago. The surroundings are amazing, rolling hills, jungle, 1.5km from white sand beach...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I'm a permaculture designer, therefore I have some knowledge I'd be glad to share. The community around us is a fantastic blend of locals and foreigners, lots of nice people to meet. The surroundings are of incredible beauty.
Help
I'm looking for someone who has good building and gardenning skills, willing to housesit my little cabin while helping out with the maintenance and building of infrastructures, gardens and land.
The tasks may include : Carpentry, masonery, machete work, digging, plumbing, gardenning, etc.
I need someone clean, organized, fit, that can work under the sun, independent, that loves nature and can interact with local workers, although being fluent in Spanish is not compulsory.
The amount of work expected is 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, and the volunteers mostly make their own schedule. Volunteers are in charge of their own meals.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'm currently studying Portuguese and would be more then happy to practice and/or help with French, Spanish or English.
Accommodation
A very rustic yet homy little wood cabin, that also serves as tool shed, with outside kitchen and shower, some solar lights, compost toilet and rain water catchment. There is no electricity, therefore no internet. The cabin has two single beds, with mosquito nets.
What else ...
Bocas del Drago is located about 15 km away from Bocas town. There is a bus shuttle running back and forth from 7am to 7pm. There are some small stores and restaurants in the neighborhood and the closest beach is about 20 minutes walk. I am happy to provide bicycles to my volunteers. Lots of wildlife come right on the property, among them two kinds of monkeys, sloths and parrots.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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in my heart! I will come back 🌴
So much done. You came here with a genuine desire to help; I could see it in the efforts you put in everything you do, as well as the results.
Thank you so much for your generosity, in terms of sharing your knowledge, being concerned about others, and always willing make our life easier.
I've learned a lot from you, thank you for… read more
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in my heart! I will come back 🌴
So much done. You came here with a genuine desire to help; I could see it in the efforts you put in everything you do, as well as the results.
Thank you so much for your generosity, in terms of sharing your knowledge, being concerned about others, and always willing make our life easier.
I've learned a lot from you, thank you for… read more
