Volunteer in Paradise island hopping between Panama and Colombia

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We are an adventure tour company running 4 day island hopping tours with fast launches (speedboats) in the San Blas islands, taking guests one way from Panama to Colombia or from Colombia to Panama. We are looking for the next true adventurer to join us! Our team is made up of an international group of people who all share the same passions of the San Blas islands, the Kuna culture, and sharing what we have found with other travelers from around the world.
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Looking for open-minded adventurous people to Volunteer for us. The San Blas islands some of the most beautiful and remote islands in the world. They are located along the Caribbean coast of Panama and are inhabited by the indigenous Kuna people. We offer the opportunity to fully submerge yourself with this magical culture and these breathtaking islands to get a truly unique experience.

Our purpose is to share our knowledge and experience of these islands with travelers from all around the world. After many years operating in San Blas we have developed very close relationships with the local indigenous community, the Kuna. Being able to share this experience with you, and share you with them, is an integral part of our trip and what really sets us apart.

What we are looking for in our Volunteers :

- Outgoing personality, readiness to get involved and help with all aspects of the trip, minimum commitment of 6 weeks
Job description : Help with shopping and trip preparation, Attend pre trip meeting, Food preparation and cleaning up after meals, Help organizing people, give information, briefings if necessary, Help loading and unloading boat, Basically help the guide with anything they need or ask for, Clean equipment, snorkels, dishes, boxes etc after trip, and Sales between trips

**We do not accept couples**
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in Panama City, Capurgana Colombia, and on the islands during the tour.
What else ...
The tour is 4 days through the San Blas islands. Volunteers will spend 5 days in Panama City when the trip ends in Panama and 5 days in Capurgana when the trip ends in Colombia.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours per day/5 days per week

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09/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Florence)

Flo was with us for about a month and was a great asset to the team! From day one she was part of the family. She is hardworking and will never say no to doing a task! Flo was great with guests and other employees, we never saw her without a smile on her face. We would happily have her back in a second!

(Excellent )

15/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro)

If I could select 100 stars, I would select 100 stars for Pedro!
Planning to stay with us for 2 months and ending up staying 2 years, he quickly became our best asset! Pedro was hardworking, outgoing and always a team player. He consistently showed initiative and was always coming up with new ideas to improve the company and help others; for… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host

Best "job" I had so far! I spent two and a half amazing months in this crazy, lovely crew. I extended my stay once and would have stayed longer if I didn't had to return to my home. I'm so glad I was able to work in the San Blas Islands, together with the indigenous Kunas, in the paradise they can call their home. Of course, you have to work a… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maxime) for host

Best job ever ! Living in paradise, discovering the world of the Kuna people and meeting awesome group of backpackers every week is not a bad routine at all... Great experience, opened my mind on so many level, I would definitely recommend. The managers take very good care of the team and make us involved in the organisation. If you are not afraid… read more

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

08/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lani)

Lani was a great asset to our team. She was very helpful on the tour and we could alway rely on her. Thanks for all your great energy that you put in to each and every tour! Safe travels and let us know if you want to come back for round two someday :)

(Excellent )

15/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Roos) for host

I did 4 tours as a volunteer. In short.. it was a lifetime experience!! The first 3 trips I did were not always as smooth as it's supposed to be, due to a lack of organization, bad weather and the difficulty of working in a crazy invironment such as speedboats and islands with people who sometimes only speak a native language.
So a message for… read more

(Very good )

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