🌿Teach English in a rural hotel and connect with the local community | Teach English at a rural hotel and connect with the local community
The experience
We are a rural hotel in Jericó, within a tourist and residential community surrounded by nature. We are looking for volunteers to teach English to our staff; you could also support a local school with children in the region. You will live in a peaceful environment, learning from the local culture and knowledge, while making a positive impact in the community.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
What you get
3 days off per week
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 Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 20 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The volunteer program as an English Teacher aims to strengthen the staff's basic English language skills, especially oriented toward service, customer care, and everyday situations in the hotel workplace.
Since this is the program's first implementation, the schedules, duration, and frequency of sessions will be agreed flexibly between the parties, in accordance with the volunteer's availability and the hotel's needs.
Activities & Shift
Main activities of this position include:
- Planning and development of basic English sessions.
- Teaching vocabulary and expressions related to service and guest care.
- Support in pronunciation, basic comprehension, and conversational practice.
- Preparation of simple and dynamic activities (practical exercises, games, dialogues).
- Support and motivation for participants during the learning process.
- Basic attendance and group progress records (if applicable).
- Shifts and schedules will be defined by mutual agreement, taking into account hotel operation and the volunteer's availability.
Rules
Volunteering does not create an employment relationship nor financial remuneration.
Punctuality, commitment, and respect are expected during sessions.
Maintain respectful and professional conduct with all participants.
Comply with the previously agreed schedules or inform in advance of any changes.
Use appropriate language and materials suited to the participants' basic level.
Respect the hotel's internal rules and house policies.