✨Creative Educator or Science Mentor for Curious Child (Ages 5–7)

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Connect with international travelers: 10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

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

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

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: 11 weeks

The Experience

Join a joyful family-based learning experience in the mountains of Bulgaria! We’re looking for a kind, proactive volunteer to be a Science & Exploration Mentor for our 5-year-old son. Simeon is curious, energetic, and loves inventions, experiments, building, and big “why?” questions. Your role will be to lead hands-on STEM activities, experiments, LEGO challenges, and fun learning adventures — and keep him engaged through discovery and play.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Spanish
Between 18 and 60 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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13 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Meeting international travelers
8 Get in touch with nature
8 Immersing in the local culture
7 Practicing English
5 Meeting locals
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 4. Quality education
7 3. Good health and well-being
6 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Amira

Morocco

My stay with Demo and Tono was a great personal experience. They provided everything I needed to feel relaxed and comfortable: a private place in nature, good food, and nice weekends. They took care of me. As my first volunteering experience, I met wonderful volunteers and learned a lot. Simeon is a smart child with great potential, but he needs more interaction with kids his age. Sometimes he became aggressive from boredom, as he spends much time at home. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I hope Simeon can spend more quality time with his parent and interact more with other kids.

2 days ago

dimitar replied

Hi Amira,
thank you for your feedback and the kind words.

We’d like to clarify one important point: this role is not simple childcare, but a science- and curiosity-driven mentoring role, which requires active engagement and leading activities. Simeon is a very curious, intelligent, and kind child, and when he isn’t sufficiently challenged or guided, frustration can naturally appear.

We know this is not an easy role and it’s not for everyone 🙂
We wish you all the best.
Demo&Tono

Chad

South Africa

Demo and Tono are the most incredible hosts! Never did I think while backpacking I would be hosted by such kind, generous and lovely people. Simeon is an amazing kid - he is smart and curious and has endless amounts of energy. Demo and Tono made sure we were able to experience everything Southern Bulgaria has to offer and we loved every minute of it. One thing for sure is that we will definitely be back in the future!

about 1 month ago

dimitar replied

Chad, thank you not only for the incredible energy and attention you gave to Simeon, but also for bringing a piece of Africa into our home — something truly priceless.
You inspired us deeply, and we’re excited to keep sharing stories and talking more about that beautiful land which means so much to us.
You are an amazing person, and we are truly grateful for the time we spent together.
We wish you great moments and adventures ahead — and remember, you are always welcome back here anytime. ❤️

Catherine

Canada

This experience was truly one of a kind. Demo and Tono are the most generous and giving people who make sure you are looked after and comfortable at all times. They are genuinely excited for you to explore their country and provide everything you would need to make this happen. Simeon is truly unique and an intelligent kid filled with curiosity. He is like a sponge absorbing information and with blow you away describing scientific processes at five years old. if you are even considering volunteering with them - this is your sign!

about 2 months ago

dimitar replied

Catherine, thank you from the heart for every moment we shared and for everything you brought to Simeon — attention, love, and joy.
He truly adored you, and we genuinely cherished the time we spent together.
You are always welcome here ❤️ Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead 🫶🏻 :)

Sofia

Mexico

Demo and Tono are such a kind and generous couple who made me feel included and welcome from the very first moment. I truly enjoyed every moment with Simeon; he's a sweet, curious, and intelligent boy, always looking to learn something new. All the facilities that the family provides to volunteers are incredible, and I couldn't be more grateful for this experience. I hope our paths cross again sometime! Thank you again for everything 💗

about 2 months ago

dimitar replied

Sofi, thank you so much for your beautiful words!
We’re really happy that you enjoyed your time with us — it means a lot. We are truly grateful for all the help you gave and for the wonderful moments you shared with Simeon.

We wish you all the best in everything ahead, and you are always welcome back anytime. ❤️🙏

Anna

Germany

Staying with Tono, Demo and Simeon was a special and enriching experience. Simeon is a very energetic kid, motivated to learn a lot. We made so much interesting things that at the end of the day I also learned new things. Nearby the beautiful moments with Simeon, demo and Tono gave me a lot of opportunities to see the area in which they live. Schedule and housing changes are happening from time to time and required flexibility so if you love spontaneity is this place perfect for you! Tono, Demo and Simeon you have a special place in my heart.

2 months ago

dimitar replied

Thank you so much, Anna, for everything you did for us and for choosing to come here. We’re truly grateful for all your help and for the positive spirit you brought.
We’re sending you lots of love and wishing you endless inspiration and beautiful adventures on your path ahead. You’ll always be welcome here with us. ❤️🙏

With love,
Demo, Tono & Simeon

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