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- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
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- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
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- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
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- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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The Experience
Iris is known for her amazing pizzas and delicious vegetarian and local meals. The restaurant is open every day from 17:00 to about 21:00. Volunteering with us, aside of living for free in one of the top destinations for surfing and snorkeling in Panama, you’ll learn the tricks how to make awesome pizza and unique dishes with tropical ingredients.
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- Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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How this experience will transform you
- 3 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Meeting international travelers
- 3 Practicing English
- 2 Practicing Spanish
- 2 Meeting locals
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 4. Quality education
- 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Mara
Germany
I had an amazing time volunteering with Iris and Thomas. They are both incredibly kind and caring, which made me feel very welcome and comfortable. The whole experience was enriching, and I learned a lot about cooking and improved my spanish. If you have the chance to volunteer with them, I highly recommend it – it's a truly rewarding experience!🙈
2 months ago
Laura
Germany
My volunteer experience in Thomas & Iris hostel was truly amazing! They are both super kind, openminded people with a lot of life experience who together are a great team and incredible hosts! I loved working together with Iris around the hostel and learning new cooking recipes from her (she cooks super delicious and makes great pizzas!). I enjoyed my time in Santa Catalina so much, I felt welcome here right from the beginning and I'm happy to have found a place that feels like home.☺️ I'll really miss this hostel and the people and I'm glad that I had this wonderful experience here!
4 months ago
Florencia
Uruguay
Mi experiencia en el hostel Hostal fue muy enriquecedora. El lugar está rodeado de naturaleza, ideal para descansar y desconectar, sobre todo en temporada baja cuando el pueblo está muy tranquilo. Las tareas dwl voluntariado fueron sencillas. Iris y Thomas fueron muy buenos anfitriones. Iris cocina delicioso, sus pizzas son espectaculares y siempre se tomaron el tiempo para asegurarse de que estuviera cómoda. Me alegra mucho haber compartido tiempo ahí, fue una experiencia cálida y auténtica. ¡Lo recomiendo muchísimo!
6 days ago
Agustín
Uruguay
Cómo estar en familia! Iris y Thomas te tratan como si ya te conocieran, y eso lo dice todo. El voluntariado es sencillo y cómodo. Teylor, Gise, Iris y Thomas lo hacen divertido. Muchas gracias familia!
about 1 month ago
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