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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
Charity WorkArt ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural 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 relajarseHelp
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 lugarLanguages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
English: BeginnerThis 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
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 ...
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 carneA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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
Only can enter medium size camper.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 15 hours a week
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Ayudaron a cocinar y compartieron con la comunidad siempre dispuestos a enseñar sobre su cultura. Los recomiendo para un próximo voluntariado 😉 Suerte en su camino viajero muchachos !
La comunidad de vecinos… read more
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Ayudaron a cocinar y compartieron con la comunidad siempre dispuestos a enseñar sobre su cultura. Los recomiendo para un próximo voluntariado 😉 Suerte en su camino viajero muchachos !
La comunidad de vecinos… read more
100 % recomendable!
Un abrazo, Max
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Les doy fe que tendrán un excelente voluntario, de esos que no quieres que se vayan de casa.
Gracias Tzur por venir, por el don de tu presencia en mi camino. Te deseo experiencias gratas y llenas de plenitud ♥️
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