A Day in the Life
By Ava M. First, we wake up at six in the morning. Then, some of us go for a walk. After we return, we…
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Conservation and Climate Change
by Valerie D. Water, air, and soil are elements that we all need to live. Climate change is increasing, and it is a problem…
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Pura Vida, Puros Amigos
A SNEAK PEAK OF THE FIRST TWO WEEKS // UNA PINCELADA DE LAS PRIMERAS DOS SEMANAS A VIEW FROM PACUARE RIVER LODGE by October…
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Last Week in Community
This week was the last week of route! I can’t believe how fast the time has gone by. I started off the week in…
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End of Summer in Barahona
After four weeks immersed in the local culture, the Session B volunteers’ adventure-filled experience came to an end with a heartfelt candle lighting ceremony…
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Report from Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
Written by volunteer Alice C. This week in campamentos has been amazing. We worked in the national park Marino Ballena. It had some of…
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Updates from Emma’s Route
The third week was another incredible week on route! I spent Monday in Pejibaye with Kirston, Frances, and Kathya. When I showed up they…
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Michael’s Reflection on the Rural Homestay
This week concludes the volunteers’ last week in their rural communities. Volunteer Michael wanted to take a moment to reflect on his time in…
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Video from Fiesta Ambiental
Check out this video of Azuero volunteers making promises to protect the environment: Interested in volunteering abroad? EXPLORE PROGRAMS
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First Campamento
This past weekend, the Palmares Project had our first weekend of campamentos. The volunteers, staff, and coordinators from Casa de la Juventud (our partner…
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Updates from Hannah’s Route
Greetings from supervisor Hannah’s route! Volunteers are enjoying their last week in community, and are seeing their community based initiatives come together. Many are…
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Getting to Know Barahona
Our staff team is very excited to see how our volunteers’ leadership skills and Spanish are playing out in their communities! Volunteers are in…
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