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Become part of our family in San Gil, Santander, Colombia

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    Description

    Hi! We’re Helmer and Lorena, a Colombian couple living in San Gil, Santander, with our 6-year-old son, Matías. We're both teachers and experienced hosts through Couchsurfing and Workaway.

    We’re looking for a female Workawayer or a couple to stay with us for 1–3 weeks. The main goal is to help Matías practice English through play, conversation, and everyday activities. No need to be a professional teacher—just be kind, patient, and ready to share time with a child.

    In return, you'll be part of our family life, improve your Spanish, discover Colombian culture and food, and even join some of my classes to meet locals. We’ll support and guide you the whole time to make sure you feel comfortable and happy.

    Check out our profile and let us know if you're interested and when you might arrive! 😊

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Babysitting and creative play
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Technology
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Languages
    Books
    Nature
    Beach
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The volunteer will have the opportunity to live with a local warm family, learn or practice a new language “Spanish” and also interact with my students where the place I work. San Gil is the touristic capital of Santander, so many nature and extreme outdoor activities wait for you. At about 50 minutes by bus you can reach the Chicamocha Canyon, the biggest in Colombia and one the the best in America.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Our son Matías speaks English, and that’s something really important to us as parents—we want to keep him in regular contact with the language. Of course, he also speaks Spanish.

    Here’s a general idea of what you’d do on weekday mornings:
    You’d spend the first two hours of the day with Matías, helping him get ready for school and take him there (school starts at 7:00). This routine would happen a maximum of three times a week.

    Matías usually wakes up around 5:50 am and follows this routine: shower, organize his bedroom, have breakfast, brush his teeth, get dressed in his uniform, and head to school. He knows how to do everything on his own but sometimes needs a bit of support or guidance.

    My wife and I usually prepare meals for Matías and also for the volunteer, but you're welcome to help us out in the kitchen if you like—though it’s not a requirement.

    After 7:00 am, your time is your own! You can relax, explore San Gil or nearby towns, or enjoy your personal time at home.

    In the afternoons, Matías has finishes school at 5:00 pm. So you'd be help us to pick him up, take him home and you’d spend time with him up to 7:00 pm before bedtime. This is a great moment to help him practice English through conversation, games, or reading—anything that helps improve his communication skills.

    On weekends, we often go out as a family—visiting friends, trying local restaurants, exploring nearby towns, or spending time with relatives. You’re absolutely welcome to join us! It’s a great way to see what local life is like and enjoy the culture.

    Also, I can take you to visit my father’s farm, just 45 minutes away. There, you can learn about the coffee-making process and even experience harvesting coffee beans directly from the plantation.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    At home we have a private room for the volunteer, free wifi, a bathroom for you, hot water, washing machine and a beautiful balcony with a great view point of San Gil. The apartment is very convenient, just 20 minutes away form the bus terminal and 5 min to the downtown, all by foot.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is always something interesting to do in San Gil. You can visit several towns nearby, each with something great to visit and fall in love. You can go hiking, bike riding, paragliding, caving, rafting, rappelling, go swimming in the rivers, and more. But also you can join me at work and develop educative projects with my students.

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    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

    There is wifi and good accommodation for you to work in your spare time.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    My animals / pets

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Three people are picking coffee cherries from a coffee plant in a lush garden, with one person kneeling and two standing, all wearing hats and smiling.
The image shows a man taking a selfie in a room with a Christmas tree, people sitting in chairs, and a stage with a man playing guitar and a woman playing violin.
The image depicts a young woman and a child standing on a hill overlooking a town, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
The image shows a family of three posing for a photo on a balcony at night, with a city skyline visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of four sitting at a table, enjoying a meal together, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a woman and a child standing on a balcony, gazing out at a picturesque valley, with a small town nestled among lush green hills in the distance.
A young girl is standing next to a cow, with the cow\'s head visible in the background. The girl is likely the owner of the cow. The image is likely from a farm or ranch.
A young child stands beside a blue table with toys and science equipment, wearing green safety goggles and a white tank top.
The image shows a young boy in a blue school uniform standing in a playroom, holding a Spiderman book, with a basketball hoop and toys on the wall behind him.
A child in a white shirt examines a magnifying glass over a table with papers and cups, with a balcony and a box of Dino Eggs in the background.
A young boy sits at a desk, surrounded by dinosaur toys and craft supplies, holding a blue card with a dinosaur on it, smiling at the camera.
The image shows a family of three in a car, with a woman on the left, a boy in the middle, and a man on the right, all smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a selfie in a wooded area, with the man on the left, the woman in the middle, and the child on the right.

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