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Live in the jungle of Bocas Del Toro Panama at a remote eco-lodge

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The experience

We're looking for adventurous, sociable & conscientious people to help us at our eco-lodge in Bocas del Toro, Panamá!
The main expectation for the exchange is guest interaction. Due to the remote location, we need help creating a social atmosphere for the guests. Exemplary customer service is a must.
In addition, we love people with any additional specialized skills that can help us out.
You'll live in a relatively remote and peaceful environment

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

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

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English and Intermediate Spanish

Over 21 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

You'll have a beautiful but rustic jungle home in a 2 bedroom cabin w/ shared bathroom and a kitchen with a refrigerator. One of the room has a double bed (priority given to couples) and the other room has two single beds. We're totally off the grid. Living here is not for the nature phobic - there are all kinds of bugs and critters, sometimes irritating but not deadly (no vipers!)

Perks :
You can use the Kayaks if not being used by the guests.
Yoga mats and blocks for your own practice.
Access to various hiking sites on the property.
Permaculture farm and cacao tour and handground chocolate.
process tasting.
Opportunity to join guests on tour, when not on tasks and
depending on availability.

Activities & Shift

We ask you to help 5 days a week 5 hours per day helping out
with check-ins, serving some meals and drinks, and socializing with
guests. You will have 2 days off.
Your schedule will vary from week to week according to the
reservations.
The main expectation for the help exchange is guest interaction. Due
to the remote location, we need help creating a social atmosphere for the guests.

In addition, we love people with any additional specialized skills that can help us out.
- Artists: specifically for signs throughout the property but also other projects
- Yoga Teacher.
- Permaculture/Gardening: we can always use help improving the farm
- Weekly English language program with the kids in the local village. Spanish is required