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Program Types

Work exchange

Exchange your skills for accommodation
Social Impact

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools & Social Projects
Eco Program

Learn in Ecovillages, Farms & Permaculture Projects

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Hours of collaboration per week

Up to 32h

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Accommodations

Perfect for digital nomads

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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Panama

21 opportunities found

Hostel santa catalina, Panama

🌍 Volunteer at Our Vibrant Hostel! 🏡✨

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel santa catalina, Panama

Help prepare the towns best pizza

24h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Housekeeping at the surf camp

28h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval
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Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Photographer is needed for Content Creating

30h/week Content Writer Photography
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Guest House Guanico Abajo, Panama

Beach cafe needs Barista and Kitchen Staff

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Pedasí, Panama

Contribute in a way that best suits you and in your skill set

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals

Ecological Reserve Santa Catalina, Panama

Handyman / Draftsman /

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Ecological Reserve Santa Catalina, Panama

Handyman within the Nature Reserve

25h/week Building & Repairing Animal Care Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Ecological Reserve Santa Catalina, Panama

Caretakers for newly planted trees

25h/week Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Ecological Reserve Santa Catalina, Panama

Handyman, come help us basic plumbing, electrical, etc =)

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Bugaba, Panama

Join Our Team: Volunteer Opportunity at EcoLodge – Embrace Nature

30h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Ecological Reserve Santa Catalina, Panama

Help needed to create a small tropical nature reserve

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Coral, dolphins, and sloths! Cook delicious meals in paradise!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 10 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Yoga Teacher at Jungle Lodge and Chocolate Farm

12h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Bar Help in Isla Bastimentos at a Unique Jungle Lodge

25h/week Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Eco Lodge Bocas Del Toro, Panama

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

25h/week Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • High demand

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

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