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Language Exchange & Family Culture in the Amethyst Capital of the

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The experience

Welcome to our family in Ametista do Sul, RS, Brazil! We live in the world capital of amethyst stones, a beautiful and unique city famous for its underground mines, churches covered in crystals, and peaceful lifestyle.We are a welcoming family looking to open our home to international travelers. Our main goal is to create a cultural exchange and help our three children (10, 13, and 17 years old) practice and learn new languages (especially Englis


What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

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


What you get

2 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.

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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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

Between 18 and 75 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Brazil


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We need a dynamic and proactive volunteer to help our children practice languages through conversation, games, and dynamic activities. Your main tasks will be:Language Practice: 4 to 5 hours a day, from Monday to Friday, teaching through daily interaction or structured, fun lessons.Cultural Sharing: Sharing your country's traditions, music, or cooking with the family.Teen & Kid Engagement: Adapting your approach to connect with a 10-year-old (games/playful learning) and teenagers of 13 and 17 (conversational topics, hobbies, music).


Activities & Shift

4 to 5 hours a day, from Monday to Friday,


Rules

Languages: Fluent or native speaker of the language you wish to teach.Skills: Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for interacting with children and teenagers.Stay: Minimum stay of 2 to 3 weeks