Give and Surf
Why choose Give and Surf?
Give and Surf is a small nonprofit organization that is committed to empowering the local communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama through education and community development. We are a volunteer-driven organization and have dozens of volunteers and service groups visit us annually to help with our educational programs including preschool and kindergarten, after-school programs, English classes, and ...
Give and Surf is a small nonprofit organization that is committed to empowering the local communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama through education and community development. We are a volunteer-driven organization and have dozens of volunteers and service groups visit us annually to help with our educational programs including preschool and kindergarten, after-school programs, English classes, and extracurricular activities. All of our programs are led by local teachers from their communities so volunteers have the opportunity to work side-by-side with locals and be immersed in the local culture. Volunteers typically spend half of each day volunteering with our educational programs and the other half of the day can be spent exploring the beautiful Bocas islands including surfing, biking...
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A month I’ll never forget
by: Lisa Jones - United StatesProgram: Volunteer in Bocas del Toro, PanamaI volunteered with Give & Surf back in 2013 when the program was in its infancy. I was there for a month. There were some bumps in the road during that month, but that said, the leadership was open to my feedback and suggestions. The interactions with the students and community were amazing! My fellow volunteers were simply the best. When I had an eye infection it was dealt with quickly and easily. There was a great balance of free time, adventure and work. I know the program has matured and onl...
Gap year in Bocas del Toro
by: Morgan - United StatesProgram: Gap Year Program in Panama with Give and SurfLiving, teaching and volunteering in Bocas del Toro, Panama has changed my perspective on life and I owe it all to the Give and Surf staff for making it happen. Getting certified to teach english as a foreign language through their Bocas TEFL program is an experience I will always cherish. The course was fast-paced and the material came together quickly. I received hands on experience working with a variety of classroom settings, education levels, and students of all ages, preschool to adult. My...
Best time in my life
by: Marina Niggli - BernProgram: Volunteer in Bocas del Toro, PanamaI was for 9 weeks as a volunteer at give and surf. It was the best time of my life. The staff ist great and the kids are just the best. I miss the time in Bocas de Toro an i will go back (home:)). Give and surf does a great job!
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