Panama

Peace Corps in Panama

Volunteers in Panama work with their communities on projects in agriculture, education, the environment, and health. During their service in Panama, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Emberá, Ngabere, and Spanish. 

Volunteers
All-time: 2,878
Program Dates
1963-1971, 1990-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Panama

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Sustainable Agriculture Extension Promoter

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Business Advising Agriculture Promoter

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Youth Health Facilitator

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Are you a U.S. citizen with significant professional experience?
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When human potential of the world’s people is fully realized, all of the pain of this world will be replaced by Peace. Peace Corps is working one community’s collective potential at a time. Join Us.

Current Projects in Panama

Agriculture Education Environment Health
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Panama [PDF]

Stories from Panama

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Can Peace Corps Volunteers travel during service?
Will my work as a Peace Corps Volunteer be sustainable?
HBCU grads reflect on the intersection of their education and their Peace Corps service

Photos from Panama

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Support Projects in Panama

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Panama Country Fund

Contributions to the Panama Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Panama.

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