Welcome to Give and Surf
Empowering the Communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama since 2011
Welcome to Give and Surf
Empowering the Communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama since 2011
Who We Are
Our mission is to provide sustainable empowerment to communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama, through education, self-determined community development, and positive respect of culture and traditions.
We are a locally embedded 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates year-round providing sustainable support to the local communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama. We are a family of staff members, volunteers, community members, parents, students, and teachers connected by our mutual passion to achieve positive change for communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama. We are not seeking to have a small impact on the greatest number possible. Instead, our approach has always been to have a deep, long-lasting, sustainable impact within the small communities we serve.
Celebrating 12 Years of Connecting Hearts Through Education
Volunteer Contribution
As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely on over 150 volunteers annually in order to sustain our operations, teach our educational programs, and fund new community development projects. We strive to provide volunteers with a meaningful experience that results not only in a positive impact in the communities we serve but also in a transformative, eye-opening personal experience.
Internship Contribution
Our internships provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing your professional goals and giving back to a community in need. As a small non-profit organization, we rely on volunteers and interns to help us lead our classes, design and implement new programs, and operate as efficiently and effectively as possible in order to have the greatest impact possible in the communities we serve.