Homestead, Farm and plant nursery
Panama
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
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Hectares
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4.9
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Emiliano
Member since 2017
Languages spoken:
English, Spanish
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Response time: typically within 1 day
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No walk-ins are allowed. Please arrange transportation directly with the Host.
Reviews
Iban
France
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January 2026
Fue mi primera experiencia como voluntario y Soulfire Farm es una familia de lo más acogedora. Realmente te sumerges en la vida de la finca.
La comida es una de las mejores, preparada con mucho amor gracias, Laura.
Recomiendo muchísimo a esta familia y esta experiencia por un mínimo de 2 a 3 semanas para crear verdaderos lazos.
Gracias a los cuatro y a los demás increíbles voluntarios que me acompañaron ;)
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Marlene
Germany
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June 2025
I had such a wonderful time at Soulfire Farm! The family is super lovely and I felt right at home.
The food was delicious (thanks Lau) and the work was totally fair (mixing lots of soil and cement, looking after the plants and animals and much more).
I saw dolphins for the first time and in general the farm and the surroundings are very beautiful.
I already miss you and am looking forward to coming back in September :)
Lots of love,
Marlene
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Jakob
Germany
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April 2025
Its a real Family Farm!
it was a wonderful time on the Soulfirefarm, the whole Family is authentic and very friendly.
The work was diversified and i liked doing it, i had the feeling, they were grateful for the work i did.
The food was super good and nutritious, thanks lau!
But if you want to see Bocas del Toro and the Islands around, you should know, the soulfirefarm is very remote and its expensive to get to other places. A Taxiboat is 16$ one way, so not a daytrip experience.
But if you search for a nice place to stay, fair work, some quiet time and good conversations, go to the soulfirefarm.
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Charlotte
Germany
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April 2025
Ich hatte eine wunderbare Zeit auf der Farm! Alle waren superlieb und hilfsbereit. Die Farm und die Umgebung sind toll und die Arbeitszeit ist mehr als in Ordnung. Das leckere Essen und die süßen Tiere sind auch ein dickes Plus. Ich kann es sehr empfehlen!
Ella
United Kingdom
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January 2025
We absolutely loved our stay with Lau, Emy, Mia and Luca. We stayed at their amazing farm for 4 weeks and learnt so much about living and working on a permaculture farm. The days varied from building a concrete path, helping with their plant sales and tidying the greenhouse. Every morning we helped Mia with the chickens and compost which was very fun. Lau makes the most amazing lunches and dinners! We recommend cooking some of your local cuisines, as long as it doesn’t contain too many veggies. Desserts go down very well with Luca haha! We very much felt part of the family during our stay and would 100% return one day! Thank you for an unforgettable stay. Jack & Ella :)
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Chloé
France
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May 2024
Pasamos 15 días trabajando con Emi y su familia. la experiencia fue genial, pudimos participar y entender cómo funciona su finca, mientras compartimos momentos de vida! ¡Les agradezco su hospitalidad y les recomiendo que vengan a verlos!
