Updated 2026 Teach English & Empower Local Youth

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A experiência

Garay Otavo is a community-based cultural project and educational initiative in Puerto López, Meta. Volunteers create impact by supporting English classes and sharing their skills through workshops or cultural exchanges with local youth. I am a Municipal Youth Councilor, and Joe is a music teacher at a public school. Daily life is simple and collaborative. We host women or couples, with shared room and bathroom, basic conditions, hot climate

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Como você ajuda

6 horas por dia

Ensinar Esportes: Ensinar ou ajudar o anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais a praticar esporte ou atividades físicas

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Cuidado de Crianças: Ajude a cuidar, brincar e passar tempo com as crianças.

Ensinar Idiomas: Ensine um idioma ao anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais.

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O que você ganha

3 dias livres por semana

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Descontos em tours: Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.

Eventos de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para os melhores eventos da cidade.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário ou Espanhol Iniciante

Entre 18 e 35 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

Nacionalidades: todas menos Colômbia

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

2025–2026 ✨

Garay Otavo is a cultural and educational project in Puerto López, Meta – Colombia. We work with children and young people through English classes, creative activities, and community projects, promoting cultural exchange, learning, and youth empowerment.

In 2025–2026, our program enters a renewed stage with clearer organization, better communication, and a warm, welcoming environment for volunteers.

🌍 What will you do?

Support English classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join youth and community activities based on your skills and interests (art, music, media, sports, culture, leadership, etc.).

Share your ideas and talents — we love co-creating projects with our volunteers!

🏡 What we offer

A safe, friendly, family environment

Basic accommodation

Lunch from Monday to Thursday

Cultural exchange and language practice (no Spanish required!)

The chance to make a real impact in a local community

⏳ Duration & flexibility

Minimum stay: 2 weeks

Core schedule: English classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Other activities are planned together with you and our team

If you enjoy education, community work, and cultural exchange — and want to live an authentic experience in Colombia — we’d love to meet you! 💛✨

Apply and let’s create something meaningful together.

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Atividades & Turnos

🗓️ Main Activities

English classes with children and youth
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Community & youth activities
Planned together with the volunteer and the team, depending on your skills and interests.
(Art, music, sports, communication, leadership, creative or cultural workshops etc)

⏱️ Shifts

4 days per week

5–6 hours per day

Fixed schedule on class days (Tuesday & Thursday)

Flexible schedule for other activities, agreed in advance

🌱 How we work

We value communication and teamwork.

Volunteers are guided but also encouraged to bring ideas.

Activities are organized to keep a healthy balance between work, learning, and free time.

This is a collaborative and cultural exchange experience, not just a task-based volunteering.

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Regras

📋 Rules

Be respectful, responsible, and open-minded

Show commitment during agreed schedules

Treat young people with kindness and professionalism

Communicate clearly with the team

Keep shared spaces clean and organized

Positive attitude always ✨

🍽️ Food & Kitchen

Sometimes we cook together when we can, but not every day.
Volunteers are welcome to use the kitchen, buy their own groceries, and store food in the fridge.

We only ask that you:

Clean everything after cooking

Respect shared spaces

Leave the kitchen just like you found it

Simple, fair, and chill 🌱

🧼 Cleanliness & Shared Spaces

Please clean and organize the spaces you use.

Keep common areas tidy and pleasant for everyone.

We believe shared care makes shared living easier.

🐱 Pets

We live with friendly cats who move freely in the house.

Please be comfortable around animals and treat them with care.

💛 Spirit of the House

This is a cultural exchange, not a hotel.

A positive attitude, responsibility, and openness are essential.

We value cooperation, respect, and good energy.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The house where the volunteer project takes place is old and simple, with basic infrastructure. This is not a hotel or a touristic hostel. Some spaces and furniture are old but functional. The bathroom is shared and requires mindful use. We are looking for flexible and understanding people who respect the local and community context. If you are looking for modern comforts or a touristic experience, this position may not be suitable for you.