Help in my garden and with daily life in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi! My name is Carolina, I've studied hospitality and tourism and I've been travelling as much as I could for as long as I can remember. But I think I have to settle down a little bit now and take care of my house in the city of Cochabamba, Bolivia. Cochabamba is a very beautiful city, the third one in Bolivia and with a very nice landscape surrounded by mountains, the best wheather in Bolivia :) and the ideal place for learning and practicing Spanish.

    I would really appreciate your help around the house, there's different tasks from where u can choose from. According to your skills and experience.
    I am currently trying to build the garden (rainy season there's some weeding to do), there's also some painting, repairing, carpenter jobs available. Taking care of my 6 dogs (cooking soup for them, feeding them, loving them). Cleaning the house and small repairs. I am also starting with a small beekeeping project and I'm loving it, so if you want to learn with me or share your knowledge with bees, we will be very grateful.

    You'll need a very positive attitude and be willing to learn, nothing I'm gonna ask u to do is nuclear engineering, so with some experience working outside, using tools, being sun friendly, not scared of insects and have some strength, you should be fine.

    Don't wanna sound mean or bossy but If you just looking for some free accommodation while doing "whatever" quickly, this is not for u. I like things well done, or not done at all. This statement is coming from previous bad "experiences"... But overall I'm very friendly and easy going.


    If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at anytime!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can help you improve your Spanish skills! and we will be happy to share all about Bolivian culture with you.

    Te podemos ayudar a mejorar el Español y compartir contigo todo sobre la cultura Boliviana.

  • Help

    Help

    There's a lot to fix and update. We would like some help with rebuilding the garden (fences, etc) planting some flowers, trees, mowing, watering. And we also want help with our small organic garden.

    Around the house we would appreciate some help painting and other small reparations, cleaning, dogs caring.

    It would be great if you can help us during two or three hours a day (depending on your own speed) five days a week. Up to two weeks, no more than that. Not accepting long stays for now.

    I offer the accommodation, no meals included however you can use the kitchen. Drinking water, gas provided.

    You will have a private room (but you will have to share if there is another volunteer). Toiletteries are not included.

    Depending on your performance, everything is flexible.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    During my life I've tried learning as many languages as I could, but what ive learned the best is that your mind forgets quickly what you dont practice... Thats why my French and German are always basic 😢 I'd be more than happy to help you improve your Spanish or English or Portuguese (those I know for sure ;)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Una habitación privada con mucha luz, baño compartido
    A private room and shared bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The house is walking distance to many places. Cochabamba is not so big. A lot of public transportation is one block away. The area is pretty safe.
    There's also some stairs to reach the house (around 40) so please keep this in mind.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have a lot of space for parking. Just let me know in advance

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 753772468821

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