Learn Spanish and Volunteer
We enjoy helping you to help the local community. There are the following
Volunteering options available
Ecological Project
Just 12 miles (20 km) from Montanita is an amazing project. Tucked in a valley
is a very proactive ecological program. Designed to replant and replenish the
trees around this area, it has been very successful. Your day will be spent
helping out with planting, pruning , and the daily life of a farm passionate
about to restoring nature to its pristine, feeding animals, and helping with bird
watching. There is also a local remote elementary school Where you can
teach English.
This project is part of an award winning organization (worlds top Eco Lodge
2007), and is highly regarded.
The program is:
1 Week intensive Spanish at Montanita. 20 hours per week and includes dorm
accommodation.
4 Weeks Volunteering at the project. This is residential and includes 3 meals
per day and dorm accommodation.
Pricing for Ecological Project: 5 weeks as per above: $750. Additional weeks
are available
Elementary/Primary School
This is a typical poor village school. The children are super friendly. It is not
long before the local children are coming up to you in the street to say 'Hola'.
You will be helping with the teacher, especially with teaching some English
(don't worry, expectations are not high, and you don't need experience). You
can also be helping with arts, crafts or sports if you wish. Please note that the
school is a 5 minute bus trip (25 cents each way), from
Local Veterinary
Volunteer with the local Vet. Otta, as he takes care of the local animals, many
of which have been neglected. Be fully involved in he day to day life of a Vet.
Often includes travelling out to local small Farms.
Hospital
An excellent volunteering option for medical professionals. Please refer to our
Medical Spanish page.
Local Children's Nursery
You can help at a local nursery for half a dozen local poor children There is
strong community spirit and the local community encourages you to become
involved. This is often extremely rewarding, making friend and helping the local
children. There are very few resources, and help is really needed. Your input
is appreciated.
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