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
Current: 204
To Date: 2688
Program Dates
1963-1971, 1990-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Panama

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There are currently no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in Panama.
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Current Projects in Panama

Agriculture Education Environment Health

Stories from Panama

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11 interesting volunteer opportunities for 12 months or less 7 unique STEM positions you can apply to right now 8 projects bringing safe, sustainable water sources to communities around the world

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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Water Source Relocation
Arturo Arzon
Volunteer from Puerto Rico

The Ngäbe region had been confronting problems with the water source of their aqueduct since its construction in the ...

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Lighting Up Panama
Nicolas Boury
Volunteer from Illinois

The project Lighting Up Los Panama is a community backed project with support from Peace Corps to bring solar panels ...

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