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 Cedral, where Shandra, Sloane, and Logan … Read More
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 where volunteers and project staff reflected … Read More
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 the most beautiful beaches I have … Read More
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 were all playing spicy uno with … Read More
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 Chobshi, his host community: My past … Read More
Video from Fiesta Ambiental
Check out this video of Azuero volunteers making promises to protect the environment:
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 agency in Costa Rica) divided into … Read More
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 working hard on their bucket lists … Read More
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 their communities, enjoying the beautiful region … Read More
Volunteer Post: Brooke
The sounds of the river rushing, birds chirping, and music playing drift in through the open window. I look out at the lush, rolling green hills and the blue sky … Read More