Panama: El Pacifico
Intro to Global Citizenship
| Length | Requirements | Dates | Ages | Application Deadline |
Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
13–14 | National Chapter: April 16 |
$4,375 – National Chapter Fees include all in-country expenses 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 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 |
13–14 | National Chapter May 14 |
$4,375 – National Chapter Fees include all in-country expenses 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
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
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
Students who are looking for an introduction to travel and service abroad. Volunteers will travel and live with the group and AMIGOS staff for the duration of the program. Session B – 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 stay as a group in hostels and in dormitory-style lodging throughout the program. Session B 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 36 service hours.
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.
Coclé B: AND IT’S A WRAP!
✈️Our volunteers are already in the plane heading back to the US, we wish them a safe flight!
🫶🏽 meanwhile, here are some photos of the goodbye party of this Saturday. It has been an incredible experience, full of emotions and great memories.
🤍🇵🇦 We thank all the communities that participated in the program, all of this couldn’t have been possible without their support and care.
🌎AMIGOS is an amazing experience, but what makes it even more special is all the kind and heartful people you meet during the journey.
🫂 The hugs in these photos represent the genuine and unconditional love of each host family and Panamanian friends of Coclé ❤️
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Coclé B: ¡Y SE ACABÓ!
✈️Nuestr@s voluntari@s ya están en el avión de vuelta a EEUU, ¡les deseamos un buen vuelo!
🫶🏽 l Ha sido una experiencia increíble, llena de emociones y grandes recuerdos.
🤍🇵🇦 Agradecemos a todas las comunidades que participaron en el programa, todo esto no hubiera sido posible sin su apoyo y cariño.
🌎AMIGOS es una experiencia increíble, pero lo que la hace aún más especial es toda la gente amable y de corazón puro que conocimos durante el viaje.
🫂 Los abrazos en estas fotos representan el amor genuino e incondicional de cada familia anfitriona y amigos panameños de Coclé ❤️
MUCHAS GRACIAS A TOD@S! 🇵🇦🤍🇺🇸
#panama #amigosdelasamericas #cocle #2023 #amigosinternational #coclé23 #summer23
Los últimos momentos en comunidad de COCLÉ B
🤍🇵🇦🇺🇲🤍🇺🇲🇵🇦🤍🇵🇦🇺🇲🤍🇺🇲🇵🇦🤍🇵🇦🇺🇲🤍🇺🇲🇵🇦🤍
COCLÉ B`s final moments in community
Coclé session B: more photos of our volunteers enjoying their last days in community 🫶🏽🤍 spending time with family, friends and participating in the last ECAs and service projects!
#panama #amigosdelasamericas #cocle #2023 #amigosinternational #coclé23 #summer23
Coclé sesión B: ¡más fotos de nuestr@s vokuntari@s disfrutando de sus últimos días en la comunidad 🫶🏽🤍 pasando tiempo con la familia, los amigos y participando en las últimas ECAs y proyectos de servicio!
COCLÉ B:
Seguimos a full! Es la última semana en comunidades pero no nos para! Echa un vistazo a nuestros últimos días de proyectos de servicio y actividades extracurriculares ➡️➡️
💃🏻🤸🏾♀️🕺🏽🤸🏻💃🏻🤸🏾♀️🕺🏽🤸🏻💃🏻🤸🏾♀️🕺🏽🤸🏻💃🏻🤸🏾♀️🕺🏽🤸🏻
We keep going strong! It`s the last week in community but that doesn`t stop us! Take a look at our final days of service projects and ECA`s ➡️➡️
Last night in Panama
Saying goodbye is never easy but El Pacifico C volunteers definitely made AMIGOS for life 🇵🇦🫶
Última noche en Panama
Decir adiós nunca es fácil, pero los voluntarios de El Pacifico C definitivamente hicieron AMIGOS para toda la vida 🫶🇵🇦
#amigosdelasamericas
#elpacificopanama
El Pacifico C volunteers finished their time in Mata Oscura. After visiting the mangrove forest and learning about its importance they also had some time supporting our partner agency @fundacionaguaytierra building a fence by setting up posts for their sustainable garden. Now they will spend their last day in Panama City getting to know more about Panamanian history. 🇵🇦🫶
Los voluntarios de El Pacifico C terminaron su tiempo en Mata Oscura. Después de visitar el bosque de manglares y aprender sobre su importancia, también tuvieron un tiempo para apoyar a nuestra agencia socia @fundacionaguaytierra construyendo una cerca colocando postes para su jardín sostenible. Ahora pasarán su último día en la ciudad de Panamá aprendiendo acerca de más hitos históricos panameños 🇵🇦🫶
#elpacificopanama
#amigosdelasamericas
Coclé: session B enjoying their midterm trip together with the local youth!
➡️ scroll to see how much fun we had 🥰
Coclé B: disfrutando el viaje de mitad de sesión junto a los jóvenes locales!
➡️ desliza para ver lo bien que lo pasamos 🥰
#panama #amigosdelasamericas #cocle #2023 #amigosinternational #coclé23 #summer23
First days at Mata Oscura. Pacifico C is having a great time 🇵🇦🫶
Nuestros primeros días en Mata Oscura. Pacifico C está teniendo grandes momentos 🇵🇦🫶
#amigosdelasamericas
#elpacificopanama
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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