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Get to know our little school in the mountains of Santander, Colombia

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

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    ABOUT ME:

    Hello! My name is Luz Andrea, I am a colombian writer and teacher in a rural high school. I am also very interested in sports such as cycling and skating, as well as in arts such as literature and dancing.

    I am very interested in astrology, mayan culture, meditation, yoga, reiki, feng shui and in general all healing practices of the spirit and body.

    I am a neurodivergent, H.S.P. (highly sensitive person) and I have a preference for vegetarian food but sometimes I eat fish.

    ABOUT THE PLACE:

    I have rented a country house on the outskirts of a small town called La Paz in the department of Santander. It's not far from "Las gachas" Guadalupe and Florian in the "ventanas de Tisquizoque", Barbosa, Moniquirá or Tunja. Towards the northeast of the country. It is a charming place for contact with nature, read, write ✍️ and to know the local culture in the rural context. This place is not tourist and the people are always impressed of you

    I have received travellers for 5 years (most of the photos are from this experience) and have used this volunteering platform that seems great to me and I am very grateful that it exists :)

    The road to the village is unpaved and it is best to arrive at the village on a Wednesday or Thursday so that you can travel in the car available in the region. The cost of this ticket is between 20 thousand Colombian pesos or 22 thousand pesos. However, it is also perfect if you come to town on a weekend and ride a motorcycle with a teacher, she will charge you 20 thousand for the ticket.


    THE VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE:

    We need your help with house keeping and imrovements ofthe surrounding, such as the garden, the patio, assistance in food preparation and pet care. If you know how to paint murals we also need help. The residence is very close to the high school and the community is quiet.

    But you will only be able to take two hours at the school in the week, because that is the time allowed by the director, the remaining time is to help beautify the house we are staying in.

    For your volunteering it is not necessary that you are a teacher or have experience as an educator if you want an educated experience in the school, it is enough that you have a spirit of service and are encouraged to contribute to different projects. If you have the practice, it would be awesome to do Vipassana meditation, yoga, Tai-Chi or a vow of silence one afternoon 🕉


    At the moment we can't offer you the food but the activities are very simple and relaxed with only 15 hours a week of collaboration.

    The place does not have wifi but you can pay something to a neighbor who can sell you wifi if you need it, it is very close to where we are and you can get an internet signal if you go near her house.

    See you soon


    ABOUT ACCOMMODATION


    Private room with double bed, bedside table and hairdresser. Bathroom shared with me. This option is for weekends.

    From Monday to Friday the option I offer is private room with single bed and shared bathroom with me.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They will have their lodging, access to the kitchen to prepare their food. Direct contact with nature. Yoga class and meditation guide if you wish.

    Tendrán su hospedaje, acceso a la cocina para preparar su comida. Contacto directo con la naturaleza. Práctica de Yoga y guía de meditación si lo desean a muy bajo costo. Un ambiente muy campestre para relajarse

  • Help

    Help

    Water the plants and prune them. Prepare food and repair any things of the house. Domestic help.

    Regar las plantas y podarlas. Plantar o sembrar. Preparar la comida. Ayuda doméstica. Limpieza

    Embellecer el lugar

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    English: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Me encantaría practicar mi francés y aprender inglés. También soy licenciada en español y doy clases personalizadas si deseas aprender. Podemos hacer un intercambio, yo te enseño español y tú me enseñas inglés: )

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room and bed
    Camping zone and access to kitchen utensils. We Shared the bathroom
    También hay una habitación con su cama aunque permanece ocupada por los voluntarios que la reservan con tiempo
    Carpa o tienda de campaña y demás indumentaria para abrigarse. Acceso a los utensilios de la cocina. Baño compartido.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Rest in the hammock. Read, watch a film, make a campfire, go for a walk. The area is very quiet and people like to keep it quiet. There is a camping area. I have a Swiss dog.
    I prefer vegetarian food but it won't bother me if you eat meat

    Reposar en la hamaca. Leer, ver un film, hacer una fogata, ir a caminar. La zona es muy tranquila y la gente gusta de mantener la tranquilidad.
    Hay zona de camping. Tengo una pastora Suiza y un gatico. Prefiero la comida vegetariana pero no me molestará si comes carne

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    The connection is not super good but it works fine. Headphones must be used so as not to interfere with the host's space La conexión no es super buena pero funciona bien. Se debe usar audífonos para no interferir con el espacio del anfitrión

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Only can enter medium size camper.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 15 hours a week

Host ref number: 542662478433

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