Volunteer in Unique Panamanian Environments

Program Description

Work with Experience Mamoni's team to support all the various projects, workshops, visiting groups, and researchers that our organization can juggle on a daily basis. We seek passionate people who will contribute their time for the exchange of a truly unique learning experience that can rival any volunteering experience. We offer one of a kind opportunities for volunteers who see what the beauty of Panama has to offer.

With a playground of nearly 12,000 acres in one of the world's top 20 ecological hot spots. Projects could have you visiting indigenous Guna island communities or more remote, tribal villages in the jungle. Modes of transport in the valley are by foot, horse, or truck.

Our organization is growing rapidly and we need more motivated volunteers to help our team continue touching the lives of others. You will spend your time living at our off-grid and sustainable jungle facilities in the Mamoní Valley where you'll never know what famous or up and coming environmental, organizational, or indigenous leader will show up next.

Our facilities have wi-fi, satellite phone, running water, laundry facilities, full kitchen and 110v electricity. Spend your weekends chilling out in the jungle pool (also used to teach local kids swimming lessons and play games), exploring the preserve, or tap into our network that can provide you with opportunities such as seeing indigenous Guna communities on the Caribbean islands.

Highlights

28,000 acre watershed in one of the world's most biodiverse regions that brings in all types of groups for nature-based education and leadership programs.
Unique jungle facility campus off-the-grid yet sustainably connected with hydro electric and satellite communications for internet and phone.
Work alongside indigenous leaders, multiple communities, and environmental and organizational professionals.
Tap into our resources to explore the beauty that is Panama.
Experience unique adventures and develop life-skills.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities.
Meet new friends from all over the world.
Learn to speak Spanish.

Qualifications

Willing to help on all projects happening. Your commitment with us will require a minimum labour of 6 hours per day from Monday to Friday and 3 hours for Saturday and Sunday mornings. Typical starting time will be 7:30 am, but could vary depending on activities.
Your participation will play a crucial part in the successful stewardship and conservation of the Valley. In consideration of the investment of time, energy and capital necessary to curate your volunteering experience, a value agreement will be reached in terms of accommodations, oversight, personal goals, and daily tasks for projects to be accomplished.
Spanish can be helpful.

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

INCLUDES:
Shared lodging in your private tent on a covered, raised wooden cabana at an off-grid outpost at the edge of a vast wilderness preserve,
Hot showers,
Hi-speed internet,
Olympic length natural pool,
Micro-hydro electricity generation 24/7
3 meals daily,
Potable water,
Community garden,
Access to the hand wash laundry and dry room facilities,
Conservation fee to support Mamoní Valley Preserve,
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Airport pickup and drop-off* (see our website for more info).
Any costs outside of the Mamoní Valley Preserve
Eco Adventure activities
Any medical costs
Any travel or medical insurance
Support on how to plan logistics and lodging