Length | Requirements | Dates | Ages | Application Deadline |
Price | |
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Session A | 2 Weeks |
No Spanish Requirement Passport valid 6 months after project end date Pre-departure training, online or in-person Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring |
June 20–July 4, 2024 |
15-19 | National Chapter: April 16 |
$4,375 – National Chapter Fees include all in-country expenses Fundraising Support Available Flight costs are not included. |
Session B | 2 Weeks |
No Spanish Requirement Passport valid 6 months after project end date Pre-departure training, online or in-person Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring |
July 11–July 25, 2024 |
13–14 | National Chapter: May 14 |
$4,375 – National Chapter Fees include all in-country expenses Fundraising Support Available Flight costs are not included. |
Session C | 2 Weeks |
No Spanish Requirement Passport valid 6 months after project end date Pre-departure training, online or in-person Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring |
July 31–Aug 14, 2024 |
15-19 | National Chapter May 14 |
$4,375 – National Chapter Fees include all in-country expenses Fundraising Support Available Flight costs are not included. |
No Spanish Requirement
Passport valid 6 months after project end date
Pre-departure training, online or in-person
Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring
June 20–July 4, 2024
$4,375 – National Chapter
Fees include all in-country expenses
Fundraising Support Available
Flight costs are not included.
No Spanish Requirement
Passport valid 6 months after project end date
Pre-departure training, online or in-person
Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring
July 11–July 25, 2024
$4,375 – National Chapter
Fees include all in-country expenses
Fundraising Support Available
Flight costs are not included.
No Spanish Requirement
Passport valid 6 months after project end date
Pre-departure training, online or in-person
Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring
July 31–Aug 14, 2024
$4,375 – National Chapter
Fees include all in-country expenses
Fundraising Support Available
Flight costs are not included.
Group Travel with Homestay
Students who are looking for an introduction to travel and service abroad. Volunteers will travel with the group and AMIGOS staff for the duration of the program. Students who are looking for an introductory experience living with a host family.
Most meals will be typical Panamanian food which can include a protein (meat or eggs), a side of rice and beans or fried dough, a salad, and either fried plantains or yucca. This project is vegetarian friendly.
Volunteers will participate in a 5-6 day homestay in groups of 2 or 3 per host family. All host families will be nearby in the same community as staff.
This program is primarily located in the Anton Valley and Pacific coast of Veraguas Province. Rain and high humidity are common in the summer months with temperatures ranging from the low 70’s in Valle de Anton, to the mid 90’s in the rest of project sites.
aguacero = rain shower
ofi = okay
Earn 24 service hours.
AMIGOS originally worked in Panama from 1981 to 1987. We returned in 2004, when we opened a project in the provinces of Veraguas and Coclé. AMIGOS worked in Coclé for 16 consecutive years and we are excited to continue working in this region.
You’ll get to practice your Spanish while making new friends and volunteering with two amazing community-based organizations! Travel to the crater of an extinct volcano surrounded by mountains and cloud forests! Learn about orchid conservation and visit butterfly haven. Then, travel to help protect sea turtles and learn about marine conservation from experts at a local agency.
You will spend part of your time in one of the few inhabited volcanic craters in the world surrounded by mountains and clouds. Then, live like a local in a rural community on the Pacific Coast.
Coclé Province: Understand the importance of natural resource conservation to community well-being and native flora and fauna. Hear from local people about the challenges of climate change and its impacts on people’s lives.
Veraguas Province: Learn about climate change and its impact on mangroves and on endangered wildlife. Explore sea turtle conservation and participate in night patrols and nesting activities. Spend time with local youth leaders and dive into the Panamanian traditions.
Volunteer with a sea turtle protection organization and a sustainable development organization. Earn 24 service hours while supporting local initiatives.
My time in Panama with AMIGOS was one of the most incredible, life-changing experiences I have ever had. Immediately meeting the other Amigos I was on the trip with, I knew I had found my life-long friends.
—Eliza, Volunteer in Panama
Learn how to create ethical service initiatives by working with–not for–a community, engaging local organizations and partners, and evaluating the impact of your work. AMIGOS works with trusted local partners that are passionate and committed to working with our volunteers on community service projects.
Cultural humility is a process of both self-reflection about your own culture as well as learning about other cultures. You will examine your own beliefs and cultural identity and gain an understanding of how structural racism has impacted societies and the roles that communities can take to lead systemic change.
Learn, grow, and discover your leadership potential! Explore your sense of purpose and start to establish your personal goals and values through introspection and inquiry.
Travel off the beaten path and to must-see spots in Panama! You’ll travel as a group to experience unique destinations like extinct volcanoes, cloud forests, and waterfalls. You’ll get to see these places from the distinct perspective of someone who has spent time in that country and learned about the culture firsthand. Plus, you’ll bond with their fellow volunteers and have fun!
AMIGOS is the industry leader in health and safety management. Our staff is prepared to help you with any situation that may arise. Each volunteer receives a personalized emergency plan, as well as support from local staff teams and a professional 24-hour On-Call Safety Team of travel specialists, doctors, and mental health specialists. A Health and Wellness Coordinator is on staff with the group throughout the duration of their stay. AMIGOS also has an established network of vetted medical clinics and hospitals throughout the region.
Prepare for AMIGOS through guided training in topics like: cultural humility, health and safety, emotional intelligence, travel safety, Spanish, leadership, and team building.
Upon arrival in the field, you’ll start country-specific training with your group. During your time abroad, you’ll meet regularly with an AMIGOS staff member who serves as your mentor.
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