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Play & Educate with Kids in a Nature-Focused Setting!

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The experience

Join us for a rewarding experience playing, educating, and caring for our 5-year-old son and helping lead nature-based activities with a group of local children! You'll be involved in creative play, guiding the children through fun, hands-on learning experiences. Additionally, help with light garden work and house cleaning. In exchange, you'll receive accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

What you get

2 days off per week

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Over 20 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are looking for a volunteer who loves working with children in a nature-focused setting. Your main role will be playing and engaging with our 5-year-old son, Inti, encouraging his curiosity and creativity. You'll also help organize and lead a weekly cooperative of 4 children, focusing on nature-based play and educational activities. In addition, light garden work and house cleaning will be included to keep things varied.

Activities & Shift

Your tasks will include:
- Caring for and playing with our 5-year-old son, Inti, encouraging his outdoor exploration and creative play.
- Helping to organize and lead a weekly children’s cooperative with nature-based activities and outdoor learning.
- Assisting with garden work, such as planting, weeding, and general maintenance.
- Helping with light house cleaning tasks to maintain our shared spaces.

You work 15 hours per week in exchange for accommodation. We will make a schedule upon arrival.
You're expected to provide for your own meals. There is a communal kitchen where you can cook.

Rules

- Volunteers are expected to be responsible and autonomous with the children, but also to communicate with us openly about any concerns.

- A positive, fun, and patient attitude is needed when working with children.

- Treat the children with the same respect you would adults. Although they are young, they are full sentient beings with their own personalities, thoughts, and feelings. We value their individuality and expect everyone to engage with them kindly, attentively, and thoughtfully.

- Respect: Respect for the land, animals, and each other is paramount. We foster a peaceful and inclusive environment for everyone.

- Communication is essential! We encourage open, honest, and transparent communication at all times. If you need anything, have any questions, or face any challenges, please reach out. Clear communication helps us all thrive.

- Be flexible and adaptable. While your volunteer role may have a primary focus, there will be times when we ask for help in other areas. A positive and flexible attitude will ensure that we can collaborate effectively.

- Contribute to a positive atmosphere. We aim to create a welcoming, peaceful, and productive environment. Your energy and attitude play a big part in shaping the community.

- Safety: Always prioritize safety, especially when working with tools, machinery, or in the forest.

- Tidiness and cleanliness are essential in both personal and common spaces. Volunteers are expected to clean up after themselves, contribute to shared chores, and ensure that common areas are tidy and pleasant for everyone.