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Work Exchange programs in Panama

14 opportunities found

Homestay Boquete, Panama

💬 Habla inglés, comparte historias, vive como un local

18h/week Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Other santa catalina, Panama

Come to help Us to make the only and Best Açai Bowls in town!

24h/week Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Other Portobelo, Panama

Be a helping hand in our front sea bar in Portobelo!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
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Hostel Playa venao, Panama

Yoga / Pilates Instructor

10h/week Social Work Teaching Sports
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Playa venao, Panama

Cleaning & Maintenance Volunteer

30h/week Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Playa venao, Panama

Maintenance Volunteer

24h/week Building & Repairing
From 1 to 5 weeks Team Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Playa venao, Panama

Spanish Teacher Volunteer

8h/week Teaching Sports
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • Higher approval

Hostel Antón, Panama

Buscamos un Backpacker con experiencia en hostelería

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5

Eco Lodge Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Come and try the life in a tropical paradise, Bocas del Toro!

24h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Cooking Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Isla Colon, Panama

🎉 Be Our Vibe Creator at, Bocas del Toro! 🎉

23h/week Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Panama City, Panama

Be a Content Creator at our Hostel in Panama City

10h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hospitality Santa Catalina, Panama

Help in daily tasks in a small beachfront hotel

18h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Catalina, Panama

Party Hostel Gift Shop Promoter Cashier

22h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

Hostel Santa Catalina, Panama

Help us with various tasks in our Hostel and enjoy Santa Catalina

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand

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