Language Exchange and Communication Support
The experience
Do you master English and Spanish and enjoy teaching? At Tucan Lodge we want to break down language barriers. We are looking for someone eager to help our staff improve their English and, in turn, share Spanish with interested guests. It's a perfect opportunity for those who enjoy cultural exchange while living in the Amazon rainforest with lodging and meals included.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
What you get
1 day 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.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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 and Fluent Spanish
Between 25 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Do you master English and Spanish and enjoy teaching? At Tucan Lodge we want to break down language barriers. We are looking for someone eager to help our staff improve their English and, in turn, share Spanish with our guests who are interested. It is a perfect opportunity for those who enjoy cultural exchange while living in the Amazon rainforest with lodging and meals included.
Activities & Shift
Volunteer Activities
Staff Classes: Dedicate time each day to teach practical English to the staff, focusing on customer service for tourists.
Spanish for Guests: Offer casual Spanish sessions for foreign visitors who want to learn the basics.
Translation Support: Occasionally help translate conversations or provide information to tourists so their experience is clearer and smoother.
Rules
Zero Alcohol and Drugs: Absolute prohibition of consumption or possession of illicit substances and alcohol inside the lodge.
Respect and Coexistence: Always maintain a kind, patient, and respectful treatment toward both the staff and the guests.
Proactive Attitude: We value initiative to generate engaging learning dynamics and the willingness to help when a translation is needed.
Environmental Care: Respect the nature and live in harmony with the Amazon ecosystem.