Volunteer & Teach

We’re in need of both short and long term volunteers to help run our chess workshops and events. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your own chess skills while getting to know the Bocas community through our outreach events.

Online Chess Instructor

Hours: 1-2 hours of teaching, once a week

Qualifications

We’re looking for a FIDE certified instructor or titled player that’s able to speak Spanish at a conversational (A2) level.

Responsibilities

As an online instructor you will work with us to develop appropriate curriculum for students between 1000 and 1600 ELO. Each class will have up to 8 students.

Please reach out to us via WhatsApp (507-6561-0593) for more details regarding pay and our current tutoring needs

Foreign Workstay Volunteer

Hours: 8-12 hours per week, ideally 4 week minimum

We’re looking for travelers who are interested in staying in Bocas for at least 4 weeks and want to spend some of their time volunteering (similar to a Workaway).

Qualifications

Volunteers must be at least 18 with A2 level Spanish speaking abilities. Volunteers don’t need to be experienced chess players, however they should be interested in mastering basic chess principles and improving their game. We’re especially interested in volunteers who have experience working with young people.

Perks

Depending on availability, we may be able to offer free or discounted accommodation for the duration of your stay! We will provide a bike for volunteers to travel around Isla Colon during their stay. Bocas is a world renowned tourist destination with beautiful beaches, reefs, and surf breaks. Volunteers are more than welcome to explore the tourist scene and night life during their free time. Not the mention, volunteering with us is a great opportunity to get to know the Bocas community.

Workaway

Our lead instructor, Joel Sanz, has hosted several workawayers to assist with this project since 2020. You can read about their experiences in Bocas on the workaway website.

Responsibilities

Volunteers will assist with a variety of small projects that work towards the long term vision and sustainability of our club. Day to day responsibilities will likely include helping set up and run chess classes at various elementary schools around Bocas. Volunteers may also be asked to write blogs, take photographs, and assist with the maintenance of the website.

To Apply

To apply, please email us at [email protected] with your resume, a short introduction, and a response to each of the following prompts:

  • What are the dates of your planned stay in Bocas
  • What is your nationality
  • How old are you
  • What is your experience with Chess
  • What is your experience with working with young people
  • Why do you want to volunteer with us
  • How is your Spanish speaking abilities

Local Volunteer

Hours: 4-8 hours per week

Qualifications

Volunteers must be at least 18 with A2 level Spanish speaking abilities. Volunteers don’t need to be experienced chess players, however they should be interested in mastering basic chess principles and improving their game. We’re especially interested in volunteers who have experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

We host 2-4 weekly chess workshops at various elementary schools around Bocas, including Escuela Carenero, Tangerine International School, and Colegio Rogelio Josue Ibarra. We need weekly volunteers who can attend these classes to assist with set up, clean up, and interaction with the students.

Please reach out to us via WhatsApp (507-6561-0593) if your interested in helping out as a part time volunteer