Join our language and culture exchange in Acacias, Meta Colombia

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The experience

Meet Fernando and Daniel — Your Hosts and Local English Teachers in Acacías! 🇨🇴

We are Fernando and Daniel — two great friends and passionate local English teachers who are always eager to improve our own English and portuguese skills and connect with wonderful people from all around the world.

Motivated by the dream of helping our students grow through cultural exchange, we’ve created a space where learning goes both ways — a mutual experien

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What you offer

15 hours of help per week

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

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What you get

3 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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Fluent Spanish or Fluent English

Between 18 and 55 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Experience an authentic Colombian culture in Acacías! 🇨🇴✨

Would you like to immerse yourself in local traditions, live with a Colombian family, and make a positive impact on young people passionate about learning English?

We welcome you into our home in Acacías, a warm and charming town where you’ll not only find a comfortable place to rest, but also a unique opportunity to connect, share, and grow.

🏠 What we offer:
* Private, well-ventilated, and very comfortable rooms
* Social areas to relax and connect with others
* A spacious bathroom exclusive for volunteers
* A warm and welcoming family atmosphere
* Weekly dance classes (salsa, bachata, llanera, champeta — your choice!) 💃🕺
* Internet connection unlimited
*🐎 Horseback riding through scenic countryside trails experience (payment is apart of the program)-(no included)
💦 Trips to rivers and waterfalls, perfect for relaxing and connecting with nature
🥾 Hiking and nature walks around Acacías and nearby villages
🌃 Exploring local nightlife — we’ll show you the best places to enjoy music, food, and dance in a safe and friendly environment
*Spanish classes with well-prepared teachers. (payment is apart of the program)-(no included)
*Portuguese classes with well-prepared teacher. (payment is apart of the program)-(no included)

🎓 You’ll also support a local English school, where most students are enthusiastic teenagers with big dreams of mastering the language.

you'll be sharing with a local family who has a small restaurant in front of the house.

Come and be part of this enriching experience — where cultural exchange goes far beyond language.
We can’t wait to welcome you with open arms!

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Activities & Shift

We’re looking for volunteers to support our students in improving their speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills through real conversation and interaction.

You’ll help by:

Leading conversation clubs on topics like:

Airport & travel vocabulary

Ordering at cafés & restaurants

Everyday life & common expressions

Informal slang and practical phrases

Supporting basic grammar sessions (guided by local teachers)

Participating in our fun and dynamic “Street Classes” — outdoor lessons where we walk through the streets of Acacías practicing English and filming short videos for our social media.

Assisting in our popular "English Immersion Day" — a full-day bilingual field trip packed with creative activities and immersive learning experiences!

If you have any artistic talents (painting, drawing, singing, etc.), we’d love for you to share them with our students!

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Rules

Volunteers will follow the local rules such as, turning the lights off when there's nobody in there, take care of the utensils, of the fridge and everything.

Do not get relationships with students of the institute with people under 18.

have a great attitude and willingness for helping students and be respectful all the time with everyone.