Rural Agriculture Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Panama • North America - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About the role

How you and the community will make an impact together:

Responsibilities

• Train farmers on sustainable soil and water conservation practices.
• Facilitate farmer-to-farmer demonstrations on integrated pest management and other improved production techniques.
• Support farmers to apply post-harvest handling, storage, and value-added practices.
• Explore income-generating activities, such as coffee production or artisanal goods.
• Coach farmers and farming groups on basic agricultural business skills, including budgeting and marketing.
• Support farmers’ groups to strengthen leadership, communication, and planning.
• Teach families how to prepare nutritious recipes using local crops.
• You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English conversation clubs and after-school sports.

Schedule

• APPLY BY: November 15, 2026
• KNOW BY: January 1, 2027
• DEPART ON: June 19, 2027
• DURATION: 2 years, plus 3 months training