Volunteer in Panama

For those looking to volunteer in Panama GVI has a select number of fully supported volunteer programs. Volunteering in Panama with GVI gives you a unique, responsible and exciting volunteer abroad experience. Our volunteer placements ensure your trip is safe, worthwhile and full of unique opportunities unavailable to the normal traveler.

We have a large number of projects across this diverse and amazing continent so if you do not find what you are looking for in Panama be sure to check our volunteering opportunities throughout the rest of Central America. Search below for a full list of all of GVI’s volunteer work opportunities in Panama.

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Full list of GVI Programs in Panama

Leatherback Turtles

Volunteer Work with Leatherback Turtles in Panama

Live on a remote island beach in Central America and monitor the endangered Leatherback turtle populations

By taking part in this valuable volunteer project through GVI you can be instrumental in the long-term survival of internationally-protected endangered turtle species, such as the leatherback turtle. This project is located on the beautiful archipelago of Bocas del Toro, Panama in Central America the home of the country's first national marine park. Most of your volunteer work will take place at night, when you will join a small team of volunteers to patrol the beaches for egg-laying turtles. In...

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