Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 14 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Name: Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We have 7 teachers, and we seek volunteers with teaching experience or who are willing to get it ! We are a friendly and growing institute where your contribution will have a substantial impact on our lives. We host volunteers year-round. The conversational classes take place in the afternoon, where the volunteers share with the students 1 or two hours per class. We are located in Mariquita, Tolima, it is a small and friendly town, cool weather.

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Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Fluent English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Private School

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Immersing in the local culture
14 Meeting locals
11 Practicing Spanish
9 Creating true social impact
8 Practicing English
8 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 4. Quality education
2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
2 17. Partnerships for the goals

sara

Italy

Best experience ever! I stayed in the school teaching English for 1 month and it was amazing .. Eduin is a great host, he really cares about the team and makes sure everybody feels happy and confortable. Everybody in the team is nice and friendly, and I felt at home! I loved teaching to kids in the school and see their culture .. I would come back for sure !!

about 1 month ago

Eduin replied

Sara is a great person, thank you for the support you gave us with all our students and teachers, they were very motivated to continue learning ENGLISH. Thank you for that joy, for your simplicity, thank you for that feeling, we are all going to miss it. I highly recommend Sara, she is punctual, neat, responsible, respectful and she always has a great smile for people 😊

Isabel

Germany

I loved my stay at the school! The work is challenging, but here you can make a real social impact for children. Eduin and his team taking care of you during the whole time. It's a perfect opportunity to get in touch with locals and the Colombian culture. Mariquita is small and safe. A good chance to improve your Spanish skills. Be aware that it's super hot here. But I would definitely recommend the volunteering :)

about 2 months ago

Eduin replied

Isabel is a great person, thank you for the support you gave us with all our students and teachers, they were very motivated to continue learning ENGLISH. Thank you for that joy, for your simplicity, thank you for that feeling, we are all going to miss you. I highly recommend Isabel, she is on time, neat, responsible, respectful and she always has a great smile for people 😊

Nick

United Kingdom

I stayed for a week here and enjoyed the experience. I felt welcomed by Eduin and the rest of the team, and the staff and students were very engaging and were very interested. I enjoyed the lessons, having conversations with the students and helping them to slowly but surely improve their English skills. The accommodation at the main building was comfortable, but extremely loud as you were literally in the building itself right opposite a classroom. My suggestion would be to let volunteers know that this would be the case beforehand so they are aware that it is noisy from 8am-8pm.

6 days ago

Rrezartë

Switzerland

I had an amazing time in Mariquita teaching english. Eduin was super nice and helped me with everything! I loved going to different villages and getting to meet new students. The weather is very warm in Mariquita so be prepared for that haha.

about 2 months ago

Eduin replied

Rrezarte is a great person, thank you for the support you gave us with all our students and teachers, they were very motivated to continue learning ENGLISH. Thank you for that joy, for your simplicity, thank you for that feeling, we are all going to miss it. I highly recommend Rrezarte, she is punctual, neat, responsible, respectful and she always has a great smile for people 😊

Kez

United Kingdom

Our time at the school was absolutely fantastic. Our host Edwuin was great right from the start. He gave us detailed information about the school and the students before we arrived and advised us on the best way to get to Mariquita by bus from Bogotá. The lessons were so much fun. We really enjoyed working with the teachers and the students in the conversational classes. The students have such a great attitude and are really eager to learn. You normally help between 3-4 hours per day with the rest of the day free to explore the local area.

4 months ago

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