Join Us as a WWOOF Volunteer on Isla Solarte
We’re a small organic farm on Isla Solarte, reachable only by boat from Bocas Town ($10–$16 round trip). If you’re interested in sustainable agriculture, simple living, and learning practical skills, we’d love to hear from you. We ask for at least a two-week stay to ensure you get a solid experience and we can plan projects effectively. Please send your WWOOF application and complete the volunteer form on our website.
What You Give:
Volunteers contribute approximately 25 hours per week helping with farm work plus general household tasks, including washing dishes, setting up meals, and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
What You Get:
-In exchange for your time and effort, we provide:
✅ Shared hardwood cabin with a bed and mosquito net
✅ Two balanced, home-cooked meals per day (note: diets including animal products only)
✅ Unlimited coffee, tea, and drinking water
✅ Wi-Fi access
✅ Hot showers.
✅ Use of jungle trails, dock, and swimming area
What to Bring;
🔦 Headlamp (rechargeable recommended)
🦟 Bug spray.
☀️ Sunscreen.
🥾 Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
👕 Clothes that can get dirty
🌧️ A rain jacket.
🛁 A lightweight, quick-dry towel.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
🐓 General Farm Help – Assist with planting, harvesting, composting, soil preparation, aquaponics, feeding animals, trail maintenance, weeding, and mulching.
🛠️ Carpentry & Trades – Help with construction, repairs, plumbing, and electrical work.
🌳 Arborist – Chainsaw experience needed for tree maintenance and branch cutting.
🪴 Plant Nursery & Green Thumb Work – Assist with seed planting, propagation, pruning, grafting, organizing plants, and preparing orders.
🐕 Dog training - We have 4 young dogs at the farm that are ongoing training. If you have experience in this field or are interested in learning, please let us know.
Important Notes:
⚠️ Remote Location – Isla Solarte has no roads, shops, bars, or restaurants; access is only by boat.
🌿 Jungle Environment – Expect wildlife, including spiders, scorpions, and snakes. Encounters are rare, but those with phobias should be aware.
🦟 Insects – Mosquitoes and no-see-ums are common at dawn and dusk. Bring repellent and long sleeves if needed.
🐾 Allergy Alert – We have dogs, cats, and other farm animals.
🥩 Dietary Considerations – We cannot accommodate vegan diets as most meals contain animal products. We also get our meats from our farm or from other local farms.
🚤 Transportation – The only way in and out is by pre-arranged boat. The cost is $10-$16 per person from Bocas Town. Please contact us a day before arrival to arrange transport.
🐕 Security & Arrival Notice – We have free-roaming dogs, so please do not arrive unannounced. Let us know your arrival time in advance.
Note: Children 14 and up are accepted
Our Organic Practices:
We are committed to sustainability—no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used on the farm.
If you’re excited about this opportunity and ready to immerse yourself in a tropical farm experience, we’d love to hear from you! 🌱✨
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Sheep or goat farming
Raising of other farm animals
Forestry
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Renewable energy production
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Aquaponics
Biological pest control
Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
2
Hectares
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4.9
Acres
