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Sloth, Bioluminescence, Dolphins -- a remote paradise!

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The experience

Join the team at our magical little eco-retreat in Bocas del Toro. www.cocovivo.com (or @cocovivopanama on IG). You'll have access to everything our guests do: a private room, snorkel equipment to see our spectacular reef, paddle boards, kayaks, sloths and more. Volunteer tasks include hosting, greeting guests, and organizing tours.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 28 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Now, for the best part! There are TONS of perks of spending your days at CocoVivo... like the chance to live for free in paradise and take full advantage of the magic of the jungle and the coral reef.
-Free accommodations in a private eco-friendly home with 360 views of the jungle and the dolphin-filled bay. Also, a private bathroom.
-Access to 55 acres of trails in a jungle teeming with sloths, monkeys, kinkajous, and fruits you never knew existed.
-Free use of the snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and standup paddleboards, which you can use to explore miles of spectacular coral reef right at our doorstep.
-240 Mbps wifi for getting work done or simply posting beautiful photos of while you're @cocovivopanama. (Note that it would be a bit slow for regular YouTube video streaming).
-A chance to meet interesting people from all over the world who share your love of adventure

Activities & Shift

Required for Volunteers:
-Greet guests and tour them around the property
-Organize tours and help them with activities
-Supervise bioluminescent swimmers
-Open up and close down common spaces
-Make coffee and hot water
-Be generally available to chitchat with our guests and get to know them
-Report any issues to owners