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Volunteering & Spanish Immersion in Panama - High School

by: Amigos de las Américas

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Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is a non-profit organization that provides service and cultural immersion programs in Latin America and the U.S. for students ages 13–19. Volunteers in our Panama summer projects experience deep cultural immersion - living with a host family, advancing their Spanish skills, forming cross-cultural bonds, and working closely with local youth and organizations on comm...

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Program Highlights

Practice your Spanish every day & learn about Panamanian culture firsthand by living with a host family!

Earn 24-36 service hours (dependent on project) volunteering with Panamanian organizations and non-profits.

Work with an organization supporting sea turtle conservation! Participate in beach cleanups and nocturnal turtle monitoring.

Work with local schools and plan and facilitate fun, educational activities for kids.

Learn about organic and sustainable agriculture from local farms and social organizations.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rural Areas, Panama
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Focus Areas:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Homestays
Causes:
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Culture
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

2025 Winner - Innovation in Alumni Engagement

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

1

My Panamá Experience

July 28, 2024by: Jaelyn Tramel - United StatesProgram: Volunteering & Spanish Immersion in Panama - High School
9

I had an amazing time in Panamá. I lived with a great host family that welcomed me and two other Americans into their home. I learned what the day-to-day life is like for people in a small, agricultural community, and improved my Spanish through conversations.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Panama

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Homestays

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

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