Speak, Explore, Learn: Language Immersion in Istanbul

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La experiencia

Are you ready for an adventure where language is lived, not taught?
UP Minds is an innovative, home-based language immersion project in Istanbul. Children learn through daily conversation, play, and real-life experiences in a Bosphorus-view home and across the city. Volunteers act as language mentors—speaking, exploring, and learning alongside curious young minds in a warm, international learning family.

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Que ofreces?

20 horas de ayuda por semana

Enseñanza de Deportes: Enseñar o ayudar al anfitrión, los invitados o las comunidades locales a practicar deportes o actividades físicas.

Enseñanza de Idiomas: Enseñar un idioma al anfitrión, a los invitados o a las comunidades locales.

Cuidado de Niños: Ayudar a cuidar a los niños, jugar y pasar tiempo con ellos.

Cocina: Prepara las comidas para los huéspedes.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación privada: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Tragos gratis: Obtén tragos y comidas gratis.

Eventos gratis: Obtén pases gratis para los mejores eventos de la ciudad.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Clases de idiomas: Toma clases de idiomas gratis en nuestro espacio.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Internet de Alta Velocidad: Internet de alta velocidad para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Griego Fluído

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

Are you ready for an adventure where language becomes a way of living, not a subject?

UP Minds is an innovative, home-based learning collective in Istanbul, designed around natural language immersion and real-life communication. We are looking for passionate volunteers who want to help children live a language—through conversation, play, exploration, and everyday experiences.

Why Join UP Minds?

🗣️ Language in Real Life
Children don’t sit in classrooms memorizing vocabulary. They think, speak, create, and interact in the target language throughout the day—at the table, in the garden, on walks, and during projects.

🏡 A Home-Learning Environment
Our days unfold in a Bosphorus-view home with a private garden, creating a safe, natural space where language flows organically—just like it does in a family setting.

🌍 Immersion Beyond Four Walls
Language learning continues outside the home: in markets, museums, nature walks, cafés, and cultural encounters. The city itself becomes the classroom.

🤝 Mentorship Over Teaching
You won’t be a “teacher.” You’ll be a language mentor and conversation partner, guiding children through meaningful interaction rather than formal lessons.

✈️ A Cultural Exchange Experience
Join an international community that values curiosity, empathy, and communication. This is as much a cultural and human experience as it is an educational one.

If you believe languages are best learned through connection, context, and curiosity, UP Minds offers a truly different kind of journey.

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Actividades & Turnos

Mentorship & Learning Facilitation: Assist in guiding children (aged 4-12) through project-based and experiential learning activities.
• Outdoor Exploration & Field Trips: Accompany children on cultural excursions to museums, galleries, nature parks, and historic sites.
• Creative Workshops & Special Projects: Lead or support workshops in storytelling, arts, science experiments, or other areas of expertise.
• Flexible Schedule: Volunteers typically work 5 days a week, with flexible hours depending on the planned activities and trips.
• Travel & Cultural Experience: Selected volunteers may join private trips to explore the Aegean region and other destinations with the school.

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Reglas

Volunteers must be open-minded, respectful, and passionate about working with children.
• Punctuality and commitment to scheduled activities are expected.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute ideas to the learning experience are highly valued.
• Uphold the values of UP Minds by fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Participation in travel experiences is subject to school needs and volunteer performance.