Students looking to step out of their comfort zone with the support of supervisors and fellow volunteers. Students will divide their time between group housing and a homestay, which includes meeting up with their group for daily activities on weekdays and spending time with their host families during the weekends.
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Most meals will be typical Panamanian food, which can include a protein (meat, chicken, or eggs), a side of rice and lentils or fried dough, a salad, and either fried plantains or yucca.
Combination of dormitory-style lodging and homestays. Volunteers may be placed in pairs, groups of three, or individually. Volunteers will stay in the same community and do daily activities together.
This program is primarily located in the highlands of the Chiriqui Province and on the Pacific Coast of the Cocle Province. In the highlands, you can expect a temperature ranging from the low 60’s to mid 70’s and in the Pacific coast, a range between the mid 70’s and mid 90’s. During the months of June to August, rains and humidity are expected in both locations.
aguacero = rain shower
ofi = okay
Earn 36 service hours.
Length | Requirements | Dates | Ages | Application Deadline |
Price | |
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Session A | 3 Weeks |
Minimum 2 years of Spanish 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 11–July 2, 2025
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15–19 |
Priority Financial Assistance: Dec 10, 2024 Local Chapter: Jan 21, 2025 National Chapter Financial Assistance: March 11, 2025 National Chapter - June Departures: April 8, 2025 |
$5,875 – National Chapter $4,875 – Local Chapters Fees include all in-country expenses Fundraising Support Available Flight costs are not included. |
Session B | 3 Weeks |
Minimum 2 years of Spanish 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 9–July 30, 2025 |
15–19 |
Priority Financial Assistance: Dec 10, 2024 Local Chapter: Jan 21, 2025 National Chapter Financial Assistance: March 11, 2025 National Chapter - July Departures: May 14, 2025 |
$5,875 – National Chapter $4,875 – Local Chapters Fees include all in-country expenses Fundraising Support Available Flight costs are not included. |
Minimum 2 years of Spanish
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 11–July 2, 2025
$5,875 – National Chapter
$4,875 – Local Chapters
Fees include all in-country expenses
Fundraising Support Available
Flight costs are not included.
Minimum 2 years of Spanish
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 9–July 30, 2025
$5,875 – National Chapter
$4,875 – Local Chapters
Fees include all in-country expenses
Fundraising Support Available
Flight costs are not included.
Day 1: Arrive in Panama City – Stay the night with the group in a hostel
Day 2-4: Santa Clara – Arrive at our first project site – Dorm-style lodging at camp – Briefing activities, Spanish classes, community service activities such as maintenance of the lodging site
Day 5-18: Guadalupe – Travel to the highlands of Panama. Volunteers live with host families, work in a compost plant, orchid garden, and community farm. Attend workshops, spend time with host families, and go on group excursions around the area
Day 19-20: Panama City – Return to the city, stay in a hostel, participate in debriefing activities, and visit the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo
Day 21: Departure – Head to the airport and fly home
My favorite part of the project was building connections with those around me. I got to meet so many interesting people from all over the country and from Panama. I made friendships that will hopefully last a lifetime.
—Kate, Volunteer in Panama, 2022
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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