Volunteer Programs in Panama

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Our immersive Service Learning Trips offer the perfect opportunity to travel abroad, experience a new culture, and forge lifelong friendships—all while making a meaningful impact on a community in need. Our student volunteers participate in service activities such as building schools, playgrounds,

Length: 4-6 months | Intakes: January 2026 Join the Global Leadership Programme, designed to provide you with hands-on experience supporting the work of an international development charity. We are looking for passionate graduates, who are keen to learn about global challenges, work with youth and

Venture to some of the world’s most exotic and intriguing regions, ranging from the turquoise waters of Panama, the lush jungles of Costa Rica, and the white-sand beaches of Belize. Shadowing doctors in the Bocas del Toro islands off the coast of Panama, we understand the barriers to medical access

Learn, serve, and lead with Bright Light Volunteers in a country of your choice. Our Global Service Learning (GSL) program is designed for passionate middle and high school students, exposing them to various aspects, including cultural and social, of their host community. Participants not only broa

Adults ages 19 and up can discover Costa Rica or Panama in one action-packed week or combine both the courses below for a two-week unforgettable experience. Discover the natural wonders of Panama’s ecosystems and absorb the Panamanian way of life while learning to scuba dive and sea kayak around

Give & Surf is committed to empowering the local communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama, through education and community development. As a volunteer-driven organization, we depend on more than 100 volunteers who visit each year to deliver educational programs and help take on new construction project

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

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the breathtaking archipelago of Bocas del Toro, Panama, and contribute to preserving vital marine life! This marine conservation project invites volunteers to join a dedicated team protecting coral reefs and various marine species native to the rich Caribbean co

Floating Doctors is a team of veterinarians, physicians, nurses, public health specialists, and students that provides primary care, advanced care, education and community development to remote rural indigenous communities in Bocas del Toro, Panama. With few resources and little access to care, ther

Floating Doctors is a team of veterinarians, physicians, nurses, public health specialists, and students that provides primary care, advanced care, education, and community development to remote rural indigenous communities in Bocas del Toro, Panama. With few resources and little access to care, the

CAYE is a registered youth charitable organization in Mzuzu, Malawi. Established in 2014, CAYE works in the Northern Region and parts of the Central Region to empower young people, women, and small-scale farmers to improve their livelihoods and contribute to national development. CAYE focuses on yo