Help out at our beautiful school in the woods.

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 23 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Practice Spanish: 22 travelers recommend this host to practice Spanish
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

As a volunteer in this position, you will have the opportunity to take on a variety of flexible roles that support both the educational and cultural development of the school community. Your tasks could vary from teaching music lessons, assisting with regular classes or helping to foster a vibrant cultural exchange. Additionally, you could contribute to the school’s online presence through social media marketing or help at the eco garden.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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27 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Private School

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

23 Immersing in the local culture
22 Practicing Spanish
22 Meeting locals
16 Get in touch with nature
15 Creating true social impact
12 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

14 4. Quality education
10 15. Life on land
8 17. Partnerships for the goals

Soul

New Zealand

Working at the little school was one of the highlights of our trip so far. The school is nestled in a beautiful pine forest with squirrels, hummingbird and much more. The kids were so lovely and full of life. They adopted us like we'd always been there and loved to get us to join in with lunchtime games. The staff were very welcoming too, inviting us to different activities after school and in the weekends. Overall it was a real pleasure working here and I hope we made some positive impacts along the way. A big thank you to our amazing hosts, Michelle, Juan and family for making it possible!

29 days ago

Adriana

New Zealand

This was our first volunteer experience and it was wonderful. You get a lot of freedom about how you contribute to the project. We helped with English classes, teacher training, and created a volunteer handbook. The people are so lovey! We don't know much Spanish but they were very forgiving. They offered to take us on walks, a river trip, and to Zumba. The property is gorgeous. The cabin is surrounded by nature and animals, very tranquil. The meals are great. We want to come back one day! I really recommend it. The intention of the school is beautiful. You won't regret going here.

about 1 month ago

Morgan

United States

This was an incredible experience. Mishelle and her family went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. They helped me sort out transportation to Poptún, picked me up from the bus stop, and invited me to dinner. All of the teachers and kids were very excited to have me there. Bridget, one of the teachers, is studying to be an aesthetician and is practicing her services. You should ask her about it, she does hair and manicure/pedicure services and gave me a really nice pedicure. Overall, I can only say good things. Only thing I will say, you must be ok with animals/insects!

2 months ago

Mishelle replied

Thank you for the time you dedicated to our project. It was really nice having you here with us.

andrea

Spain

We loved being part of the volunteer program in Poptún! For two weeks, we felt completely welcomed by the school and its the school. It was a beautiful experience to create a video that will help the school showcase itself, as well as to spend time with the children. Everything was made easy for us—from staying in a cozy wooden cabin in the forest to enjoying delicious meals prepared by the school's cook and receiving countless invitations to connect with the local the school. We are incredibly happy to have contributed in our own small way, but even more grateful for their kindness.

3 months ago

Allie

United States

We had the most amazing time in Poptún with this project. This project is truly changing the future of Poptún - education, empowerment, gender equality, health… this school is doing it all. And its fearless leader, Mishelle, is the most wonderful person. We spent our mornings assisting English class for children ages 2 - 14, and in the evenings we helped with adult the school English classes. Logistics: The school is located on the edge of Poptún and with the bikes provided, you can easily explore the town/grocery shop/go to the gym/etc. 10/10 we would recommend this experience!

4 months ago

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