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Play with Kids in nursery schools

The experience

As a “Play with Kids” volunteer, you’ll spend your days bringing joy, laughter, and positive energy to children in our community. This role is all about creating a safe, caring, and fun environment where kids can grow, play, and learn.

Your tasks will include organizing games, sports, arts and crafts, storytelling, and other engaging activities that help build their social skills and boost their confidence.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Spanish

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our “Play with Kids” program offers volunteers the chance to make a lasting impact by spending quality time with children in our community. In this program, you’ll help create a fun, safe, and caring space where kids can learn, grow, and simply enjoy being kids.

Each day, you’ll lead games, sports, arts, music, storytelling, and other hands-on activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and self-expression. Through play, you’ll also help support their emotional well-being and inspire them to believe in themselves.

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities Include:

Organizing games, sports, and outdoor play

Leading arts and crafts, singing, and storytelling sessions

Supporting kids with basic learning activities, like reading and drawing

Encouraging teamwork, creativity, and self-confidence in a fun, safe environment

Assisting with snack or mealtime supervision as needed

Typical Shift Times:

Morning shift: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Afternoon shift: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Rules

Rules

Always put the children’s safety and well-being first.

Treat all children and community members with kindness and respect.

Be punctual and prepared for your shifts.

Maintain a fun, positive attitude — encourage creativity and play.

Never leave children unattended.

Respect local culture and traditions at all times.

Avoid using phones or distractions during activities.

Communicate with the team if you have questions or need help.