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Travelling
Our next destination:
Colombia - from Aug 2024 until Feb 2025 View all
Description
Hello! Hola y buenas. We're Shannon and Jeremy, two travelers volunteering together, both originally from California. We're currently traveling and volunteering (2024) helping at hotels, hostels, and guest houses in Colombia
We're open minded, friendly, have lots of life experience, love connecting with people on more than a surface level, and are on journies of emotional openness and growth along with our travels. We both believe strongly in equality and respect for all people. We also like to have deep talks with hosts/guests and are pretty fun too
On the practical/work side we have lots of hotel/hostel volunteering experience. We're both organized and responsible, very connected to customer service and making sure guests have an amazing stay, and love to create a friendly vibe for all. Jeremy especially likes to host evening chill/drinks time, play some music, and create a safe and fun space for guests to socialize and get to know each other
We love taking care of pets, helping to sell local products, organizing tours, learning and providing local knowledge to guests, and can assist with computers and the Internet
Working with small teams and with other volunteers is one of our favorite things about volunteering. We care about the environment and about people and communities. We always want to leave a place better than we found it and strive to build connections and share experiences with hosts and travelers. We look for conscious and caring groups of people
Please feel free to send us any questions at all, we respond to all messages. Let's connect gracias
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
When volunteering at a hotel, hostel, or guest house we enjoy helping the guests, providing breakfast, cleaning the common areas and kitchen, hosting evening music/chill/social time for the guests, and doing things to ensure a great stay for the customers. We think keeping the place clean for guests is very important and it helps them have an excellent stay and become repeat customers
We're happy to have a video call to connect with you and learn more about your project
Age
37 & 49
What else ...
We're grateful to do workaways and to meet new hosts and guests
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
16 May 2024
Left by host (Share with us the experience ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
ENGLISH
Shannon and Jeremy were excellent volunteers, they are the perfect balance of giving you love and giving the space atmosphere and order.
They were always ready to support and it was not necessary to manage their activities because they both learned very quickly and flowed very well with the activities, in general they are very proactive… read more
Shannon and Jeremy were excellent volunteers, they are the perfect balance of giving you love and giving the space atmosphere and order.
They were always ready to support and it was not necessary to manage their activities because they both learned very quickly and flowed very well with the activities, in general they are very proactive… read more
(Excellent
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9 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Share with us the experience ...)
Staying here was truly a life changing experience for us. Ara, Yesi, Bety, Joss, Caro, Regina and the whole community there are all amazing humans and we're so grateful we were able to spend time with them, learn from them, and share with them.
We have both been on a journey of openness, connectedness, and spirituality, and we couldn't have… read more
We have both been on a journey of openness, connectedness, and spirituality, and we couldn't have… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help with coffee tours and ...)
Staying with Claudia is a truly special experience, and we are so grateful that she invited us to stay at her paradise not once, but twice, for a total of over 3 months. Both times we volunteered with Claudia we enjoyed it very much.
The volunteering itself is straight forward and fun: talk to the tourists, give the tours of the super cool… read more
The volunteering itself is straight forward and fun: talk to the tourists, give the tours of the super cool… read more
(Excellent
)
2 May 2023
Left by host (Help us with household chores ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Tivemos uma boa experiência com Shannon e Jeremy. Eles foram carinhosos com nossos cães, passearam todos os dias de manhã e noite. A nossa cachorrinha Layla ficou bem apegada à eles e isso nos deixou bem confortáveis, significa que eram pessoas agradáveis. Foi bom compartilhar dias com eles, são pessoas responsáveis e educadas.
(Excellent
)
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16 May 2024
Left by host (Share with us the experience ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
ENGLISH
Shannon and Jeremy were excellent volunteers, they are the perfect balance of giving you love and giving the space atmosphere and order.
They were always ready to support and it was not necessary to manage their activities because they both learned very quickly and flowed very well with the activities, in general they are very proactive… read more
Shannon and Jeremy were excellent volunteers, they are the perfect balance of giving you love and giving the space atmosphere and order.
They were always ready to support and it was not necessary to manage their activities because they both learned very quickly and flowed very well with the activities, in general they are very proactive… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Share with us the experience ...)
Staying here was truly a life changing experience for us. Ara, Yesi, Bety, Joss, Caro, Regina and the whole community there are all amazing humans and we're so grateful we were able to spend time with them, learn from them, and share with them.
We have both been on a journey of openness, connectedness, and spirituality, and we couldn't have… read more
We have both been on a journey of openness, connectedness, and spirituality, and we couldn't have… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help with coffee tours and ...)
Staying with Claudia is a truly special experience, and we are so grateful that she invited us to stay at her paradise not once, but twice, for a total of over 3 months. Both times we volunteered with Claudia we enjoyed it very much.
The volunteering itself is straight forward and fun: talk to the tourists, give the tours of the super cool… read more
The volunteering itself is straight forward and fun: talk to the tourists, give the tours of the super cool… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2023
Left by host (Help us with household chores ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Tivemos uma boa experiência com Shannon e Jeremy. Eles foram carinhosos com nossos cães, passearam todos os dias de manhã e noite. A nossa cachorrinha Layla ficou bem apegada à eles e isso nos deixou bem confortáveis, significa que eram pessoas agradáveis. Foi bom compartilhar dias com eles, são pessoas responsáveis e educadas.
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Our family is looking forward ...)
Staying with Ana and Jacinto was a lovely experience, and we highly recommend it to other volunteers. Ana has been a volunteer herself, so she understands the process from both sides and is a terrific host. Jacinto is an engaged, smart, and friendly kid who learns quickly and was a joy to be around. In just the few weeks that we spent with this… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help our local team with ...)
We had a lovely time at Claudio’s charming hostel. The volunteering tasks were flexible and pretty self-directed, which was perfect for us. We watered and maintained the beautiful garden, helped guests, answered the doorbell at night (it can be quite active since lots of people cross the nearby border late at night), and helped with general… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2022
Left by host (Help at our fun hostel, in ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Shanon and Jeremy are the nicest guys i have ever meet :-)
They were extremely friendly will all, workers and guests. They always offer great customer service. Proactive, always willing to help ALL, very RESPONSILBE! . Our clients were always delighted when they served them. A very reliable couple.
Thanks!
evelin
They were extremely friendly will all, workers and guests. They always offer great customer service. Proactive, always willing to help ALL, very RESPONSILBE! . Our clients were always delighted when they served them. A very reliable couple.
Thanks!
evelin
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help at our fun hostel, in ...)
We stayed at Evelin’s lovely hostel for a month and had a great time. The hostel really has a great vibe, with lots of long-term staff who are very friendly and welcoming. There are nice outdoor spaces to hang out in, and breakfast is at a communal table which makes for a nice social atmosphere. It’s a social hostel without being a party place,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help us to teach English in ...)
We spent a month with Amalia and Eduardo in the charming town of Pacho, and we highly recommend this workaway. They are experienced hosts who take good care of the volunteers with their affection, good food, engaging chats and fun times.
The accommodation is very comfortable, as Amalia keeps a very clean home, which we appreciated. We certainly… read more
The accommodation is very comfortable, as Amalia keeps a very clean home, which we appreciated. We certainly… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2022
Left by host (Help us to teach English in ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Para nosotros como anfitriones fue muy agradable contar con personas maravillosas como Shannon y Jeremy, ellos dieron lo mejor de cada uno, sus clases de ingles en las escuelas fueron estupendas...los niños encantados y felices. Estamos seguros que cualquier persona desearìa tener unos maestros para aprender inglès asì como ellos. En casa tambien… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help with social media and ...)
We had such a lovely time staying with Bernice! She was fun, had a great sense of humor, and we enjoyed spending about three weeks with her in Guatape.
While we were there we looked after her three wonderful dogs, feeding them, taking them for long walks each day, and enjoying their funny antics around the house. They each have unique… read more
While we were there we looked after her three wonderful dogs, feeding them, taking them for long walks each day, and enjoying their funny antics around the house. They each have unique… read more
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2022
Left by host (Help with social media and ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Shannon and Jeremy were great volunteers. Always happy and willing to help out with whatever task. I think Jeremy fell in love with my dogs, especially Chinuelo! They were honest and trustworthy and often had a meal ready for me when I arrived home after a long day working. Thanks guys!
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2022
Left by host (Come help us teach English or ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Nuestra experiencia con Shannon y Jeremy fue increíble, son muy amigables y acogedores, pasaron bastante tiempo con nosotros, lo suficiente como para sentir que son parte de nuestra familia y grupo de trabajo.
Ambos nos ayudaron en mejorar mucho nuestro Ingles y también en avanzar en la parte de Marketing de nuestra página y son muy hábiles con… read more
Ambos nos ayudaron en mejorar mucho nuestro Ingles y también en avanzar en la parte de Marketing de nuestra página y son muy hábiles con… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Come help us teach English or ...)
Our time with Julian, Isabel, Sebastian, all of their family, and the awesome crew of people working on their project was a great experience.
We liked being in Bojaca, which is a small town outside of Bogota. On weekdays it's very relaxed. On weekends the town hosts a festival that attracts many local tourists and visitors. That's when there are… read more
We liked being in Bojaca, which is a small town outside of Bogota. On weekdays it's very relaxed. On weekends the town hosts a festival that attracts many local tourists and visitors. That's when there are… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2022
Left by host (Help our family and community ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Nuestra experiencia con Shannon y Jeremy fue muy positiva. Fue nuestra primera vez hospedando a através de workaway y estabamos algo nerviosos por que no sabíamos si funcionaría bien para nosotros o no... Sin embargo, haber tenido a esta pareja fue una gran experiencia, ya que hicieron todo muy fácil y nos ayudaron a entender el funcionamiento de… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help our family and community ...)
We just left Silvania, a little piece of paradise in Colombia, and we wish we could have stayed longer. We helped Erika, Alejandro, and their family — two amazingly mature and polite teenagers! — with English practice, mostly through conversation, and also helped them with a pilot project to teach English to local kids in the area. Since it was a… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Jeremy and Shannon were excellent volunteers. From the moment they got here there was a good relationship at work and at the apartment.
About their work, they were pretty emphatic and not only focused on doing the things we asked them to do but much more things like sharing their lives experiences, they took the students out of the classroom to… read more
About their work, they were pretty emphatic and not only focused on doing the things we asked them to do but much more things like sharing their lives experiences, they took the students out of the classroom to… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(English conversation classes ...)
We had such an amazing time staying with Diego, Jose, and everyone at the institute. They all welcomed us from the moment we arrived, and we immediately felt like part of a fun, happy family. We had such a good time hanging out together, learning each others languages, listening to music, and sharing stories.
Even though technically only… read more
Even though technically only… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
We highly recommend working with this kind and respectful couple, our experience with them was excellent, always ready to help our students with very fun and educational activities that makes us see that they are very good at teaching as their profile says, also in our house they were always very collaborative, we talked a lot, very communicative… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help with conversational ...)
We just spent three lovely weeks with the team in Ambato. The main draw is definitely the amazing people and the cultural exchange. Carla and Martin, Johanna, the amazing crew of fun teachers, and the students, all went out of their way to make us feel welcome right from the start, inviting us to spend time with them and making us feel… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2020
Left by host (Help welcome in our ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Definitely recommend!
Shannon and Jeremy are one truly amazing couple. They're great to work with and communicate with. They offered help at anytime and always making sure the place is clean. I can always trust the task that being assigned to them.
Thanks a lot to them!
Good luck and hope to see you guys again !
Shannon and Jeremy are one truly amazing couple. They're great to work with and communicate with. They offered help at anytime and always making sure the place is clean. I can always trust the task that being assigned to them.
Thanks a lot to them!
Good luck and hope to see you guys again !
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help welcome in our ...)
We spent almost four weeks with Suky at her lovely hostel in downtown Ipoh, and had a wonderful time. We actually helped Suky at a new hostel she just recently opened. We stayed during Chinese New Year so it was a very busy time, and we were happy to help.
The hostel is really clean, and we liked keeping it that way. :) The volunteering was… read more
The hostel is really clean, and we liked keeping it that way. :) The volunteering was… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2020
Left by host (Enjoy watersports, team ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Shannon & Jeremy were AMAZING!
We loved having them so much we welcomed them back twice!
They both approached the simplest of tasks with joy and enthusiasm, always offering assistance and advice on how we can improve our service and interactions with each other and our customers.
They were great team players and we'd thoroughly recommend them to… read more
We loved having them so much we welcomed them back twice!
They both approached the simplest of tasks with joy and enthusiasm, always offering assistance and advice on how we can improve our service and interactions with each other and our customers.
They were great team players and we'd thoroughly recommend them to… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Enjoy watersports, team ...)
We had such a great time volunteering at the beach kiosk and helping out with the watersports/sales, we did it twice for a total of three months.
The entire staff is so friendly and welcoming. We loved getting to know them all, and it was great to share stories with them. We owe huge thanks, especially to Shan and Ben, for making us a part of the… read more
The entire staff is so friendly and welcoming. We loved getting to know them all, and it was great to share stories with them. We owe huge thanks, especially to Shan and Ben, for making us a part of the… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
There are no words to describe this couple. They are so friendly, awesome and enthusiastic. We are so hard to say goodbye them. They stayed in my house more than 3 weeks. They spent their free time to drink coffee and practice English with my students. They helped my students check mistakes about pronunciation and grammar and how to speak English… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Communicate with our students ...)
We volunteered with Ms. Mai for three weeks and we were so sad we couldn’t stay longer!
Ms. Mai and Mr. Vuong were so generous and caring.
For example, Ms. Mai knew how much Jeremy loves coffee, so she arranged for lots of trips to the coffee shop for our language practice sessions.
They also took us to different places around town, and… read more
Ms. Mai and Mr. Vuong were so generous and caring.
For example, Ms. Mai knew how much Jeremy loves coffee, so she arranged for lots of trips to the coffee shop for our language practice sessions.
They also took us to different places around town, and… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2019
Left by host (Come and help our kids to ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
2 weeks working with Jeremy and Shannon gave me and my kids great time. Jeremy is an excellent drawer. He made the class memorable and thi kids were easy to get the lesson through pictures. Besides, he is very hard working. Shannon is really good teacher, although her drawings were not as good as Jeremy but her class really attracted me and my… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Come and help our kids to ...)
We stayed for two weeks with Ms. Hahn in Kien Duc, and had such a lovely time. Ms. Hanh took very good care of us. She was always bringing us snacks so we could try all the specialties of her town, and kept us well-caffeinated with delicious Vietnamese coffee. :)
She also made sure we had a comfortable, private room to sleep in that was a very… read more
She also made sure we had a comfortable, private room to sleep in that was a very… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2019
Left by host (Share English with me and my ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Jeremy and Shannon are both wonderful persons to be with. Being with them for a month makes my families, friends and students very happy especially my daughters.
They are very open minded, kind, funny, willing to try local food and culture.
Both of them made such a great effort in sharing their English formal and informal situation. Able to make… read more
They are very open minded, kind, funny, willing to try local food and culture.
Both of them made such a great effort in sharing their English formal and informal situation. Able to make… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Share English with me and my ...)
We had such a lovely time staying with Ika, and her family, in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
We stayed for a month, helping Ika by teaching at the local secondary school where she works, plus we provided language practice and activities at a few English camps on the weekends.
At the school we usually taught two classes per day. We repeated the… read more
We stayed for a month, helping Ika by teaching at the local secondary school where she works, plus we provided language practice and activities at a few English camps on the weekends.
At the school we usually taught two classes per day. We repeated the… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Shanon and Jeremy was the second time they volunteering in my guesthouse. They doing the great job as the first time volunteering in my guesthouse. Always.take.care the cleaning and the tidy of my guesthouse. Easier to communicate with other guests. Great job. Well done and wish to meet again.
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(You are welcome to help at my ...)
Peter's hostel in Melaka is one of those places where guests show up for a night and they like it so much they keep extending their stay. It's a peaceful non-party place where traveling individuals and families can feel at home.
The neighborhood is friendly and quiet, there are restaurants nearby, markets are easy to reach, and family-friendly… read more
The neighborhood is friendly and quiet, there are restaurants nearby, markets are easy to reach, and family-friendly… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Hosting Jeremy and Shannon was amazing, they was a huge help to have here at the hostel. Nice couple and always be very kindness, all of the tasks were completed well, and they even helped out on their days off! Even at my hostel is not many guests stay in while Jeremy and Shannon was here but they always making sure my guests on their stays were… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Volunteers needed in ...)
We had a wonderful time volunteering with Elaine in George Town. Her hostel is very clean and welcoming and is in a great area, with easy walks to the local attractions, and to many great places to eat. We especially enjoyed the Ramadan market that was taking place during our stay just a few blocks down from the hostel, and the local food… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help with some gardening and ...)
Volunteering at Pak Malim's resort outside of Ipoh was such a nice experience. The compound is scenic and beautiful. We enjoyed the quiet, and the peacefulness, of being away from the city.
We spent a lot of quality time with Pak Malim and Pak Saiful, the onsite manager, including eating dinners, cooking together, long conversations about… read more
We spent a lot of quality time with Pak Malim and Pak Saiful, the onsite manager, including eating dinners, cooking together, long conversations about… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2019
Left by host (Help teach English and ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Mis shanon and jeremy very good, they teach English is very good... mr. Jeremy can good drew for my student... so my student very happy when learn English with them, and miss. Shannon is very clever when teach me English, she's always give me to describe something, so i'm very easy to learn english with her. Thank you so much mis. Shannon and mr.… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help teach English and ...)
We are so grateful we got to stay with Fiqih, one of our favorite workaway hosts! He has a kind spirit, gentle demeanor, positive attitude, and a great laugh!
He is dedicated to learning English and to enabling the children in the surrounding area to learn and practice speaking as much as possible. It was an honor to watch him learn so much in… read more
He is dedicated to learning English and to enabling the children in the surrounding area to learn and practice speaking as much as possible. It was an honor to watch him learn so much in… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2019
Left by host (Teaching at a preschool in ...) for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
On their visit to our school for about 3 weeks last March, Jeremy and Shannon showed their good capability to work with all of our school members. They are very warm, nice, and cooperative people with good knowledge.
We totally understand that it's not easy for them to have some sharing and teaching session with our kids, especially the younger… read more
We totally understand that it's not easy for them to have some sharing and teaching session with our kids, especially the younger… read more
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Teaching at a preschool in ...)
How to describe our time with Miss Lina, Miss Phyta, all the amazing teachers, the wonderful drivers and the enthusiastic students?
It was one of the best workaway experiences we have had.
In fact, we had originally planned to stay for two or three weeks and instead stayed for four weeks.
Every person we worked with was so kind and generous,… read more
It was one of the best workaway experiences we have had.
In fact, we had originally planned to stay for two or three weeks and instead stayed for four weeks.
Every person we worked with was so kind and generous,… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (shannonjeremy)
Jeremy and Shannon are action driven couple. They offered all kinds of help, especially the tasks that they are really good in. Jeremy helped to market our products in organic market and arranging display of our stall, which made that one of the highest market sales we had. Shannon helped us with her accounting skills and sort out our bookkeeping… read more
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help at our monthly farmers ...)
Our experience with Xin and her family was absolutely amazing. They were so incredibly generous with their home, their meals, and their time — we could not be more grateful. Xin's extended family and neighbors were constantly coming by and asking us about ourselves, so we felt very welcome and included. Xin's commitment to her land, her community,… read more
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (shannonjeremy) for host
(Help at a bee farm in ...)
Jacky is very fastidious, and his well-maintained farm shows it. Everything is very tidy and organized, and he'll ask for the same standard of his volunteers to keep everything clean and in good shape.
We really enjoyed exploring around Pontian on the bicycles Jacky keeps for volunteers. The beach is super close by, and there are lots of small… read more
We really enjoyed exploring around Pontian on the bicycles Jacky keeps for volunteers. The beach is super close by, and there are lots of small… read more
(Very good)