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Teaching help in the heart of the beautiful mountains of Ocotepeque, Honduras

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Hello!
My name is Carol, and here we are offering an opportunity for you to stay in our family home and teach English to various ages at our 'In English, Please!' English club. We're seeking English-speaking volunteers to join our vibrant community for a month .

We're in need of spirited volunteers who are excited to enrich our students' lives. While teaching experience is a plus, it is not essential as I will always be there to assist and support you. There is flexibility in what you want to teach - and you're welcome to be as creative as you like, this is encouraged!

As well as teaching help, computer assistance would be great! Keeping my schedule up to date is really important! This will involve liaising with future volunteers and organisation of student resources.
Talks about caring for the environment to the students is important also can do a small project with them.

On weekends, I love to hike early mornings in the the surrounding mountains. We have some really beautiful views here and are not far from mountains like: Cerro Montecristo, Cerro El Pital, Cerro Erapuca, Piedra Cayuguanca, and Reserva Biologia Guisayote. As well as this, Ocotepeque is at the border of El Salvador and Guatemala, so it's really easy to continue your travels from here. Whilst Ocotepeque is a small town, it has everything you will need here: shops, parks, gym, movie theatre, restaurants, and street food! I like to go to the gym in the mornings and can help you get a membership for your stay too if you're interested.

During your stay, you'll have your own cozy room . Only Lunch is provided on workdays (Monday to Friday) at the house. You will need to provide your own breakfast and dinner. We hope you find our home to be a welcoming environment where you can freely enjoy your stay here in Honduras.

Please note that some of our reviews are from the previous project. This club has only been open since April 2023 and I’m trying to start something new with volunteers now. This is a true cultural exchange and a time to share life stories.
Please don’t hesitate to message me with any questions!

Look forward to hearing from you!

Carol
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying in Ocotepeque is an opportunity to experience a rural Honduran town with fruits and vegetables markets everyday . There are many opportunities to talk to locals and practice spanish with me. Ocotepeque is a safe place where everyone knows everyone!

You will experience our Honduran family values. You will get to observe how we live and how we work.

We are happy to share this town with you and show you to wherever you like to go!

Before you live we teach you how to cook some Honduran food and I would love if you can show me a new dish!
Pelase dont forget to write the recipe in a book for us.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The English language club aims to help children, young people and older adults learn the English language. This should offer them more opportunities for the future.

Most students in the intermediate class have their own books and the teacher will have a guide to follow the lesson and unit. For the advanced class, lessons are more flexible. You can use Youtube videos and teach them about yourself and what you’re interested in. Try to be a little creative to offer interesting classes, art projects,dialogue,conversations,oratory,speach too.

You will only teach 3 Days Monday – Wednesday. As this project and club grows, we hope to expand in the future. I am a qualified teacher and have been teaching for a few years. I am always there to help and support you when you need.

Monday – Wednesday
• Computer help/work with volunteer calendar.
• walk with Gloria or Carol
• Lunchtime (ish)
• Lesson preparation
• Teach Advanced class (1 Hour each class)
• Teach Intermediate class (1 hour. each class)
• Free time

Thursday – Friday
• Computer help/work with volunteer calendar and the English curriculum program.
• walk with Gloria or Carol
• Lunchtime
• Afternoon: Computer help/helping around the house/talking with family/walking/learning Spanish
• Free time

Saturday – Sunday
. Travel out of Ocotepeque,Gracias Lempira,Copan Ruinas,Lago de Yojoa,La Palma and more.
• Days off/ Hiking
. Free days.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
I am happy to teach you Spanish and you can help me with my English or Frech too!
Accommodation
A private bedroom at the family home. Please always keep areas you use in the house clean.
There is a laundry machine you can use also a kitchen where you will cook your own food.

+ I can only provide and offer just ONE meal ( Lunch )5 days a week (Monday - Friday). You can expect typical Honduran food such as: pasta, salad, rice, tortillas, beans, quesillo, eggs, chicken, sopa de gallina,taquitos,enchiladas,burritos.
* Please wash your dishes after using them.

*There is always coffee from Honduras and water available for you in the kitchen.
What else ...
My name is Carol, I am the only other teacher at the English Club: ‘In English, Please! We used to have a school here offering a similar opportunity, but after the pandemic I decided to take a step back and have a more balanced life, the club has a more relaxed and alternative feel to it.

I really want to do more exercise and have loved going on walks and hikes with previous volunteers. We have so many beautiful mountains with easy access to Guatemala and El Salvador. You will have fun here and it would be an amazing cultural experience for sure!

Ocotepeque is a safe and quiet town located around a 10 minute drive from the El Salvador border, and around 25 minutes from the Guatemala border. There are many tourist attractions in the area which volunteers often travel to, including the Mayan ruins at Copan, the famous church at Esquipulas, Guatemala, the Pacific coast of El Salvador, Bay Island, Roatan, Utila and more.

The nearest airport is in San Salvador, El Salvador. From here, you need to get to a small town called 'El Poy'. There are buses there that will then take you to the Honduran border.

From San Pedro, there are regular buses – including the Sultana and Congolon. Make sure you tell the company you are going to Ocotepeque and NOT the border.

From Guatemala, you will need to get the 'Rutas Orientales'. This route goes throgh a small town called Esquipulas. From there, you can easily get to the border of Honduras and then to Ocotepeque.

Once you have confirmed your place I can send you the google maps location.

Please make sure you get yourself a good travel insurace provider to ensure you are covered :)
*******DO NOT SMOKE OR DRINK ALCOHOL******
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The wifi here is usually good but we sometimes have storms which causes the electricity to go out. I need computer help and I would love to talk about making some videos or helping me with social media to help advertise this project.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Host ref number: 19651867994d

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26 Mar 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Shanel)

Ella supuestamente iba hacer voluntaria y a ultima hora no apareció y nunca escribio.

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19 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host

Carol and her family welcomed me into their home with kindness and were so accommodating. I enjoyed chatting with Carol and getting to know the rest of the family. We shared great food together, cooked by the fabulous soyla and maria, and we all shared lots of laughter. In my free time, I felt like I could explore and loved doing the hike in my… read more

(Very good )

14 Aug 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Becky)

Becky
Gracias por compartir con la familia.
Nos apoyo mucho con el proyecto y en la casa tambien.
Es una excelente colaborado y hace unos postres deliciosos.
Estuvimos felices con la compañia de ella le deseo lo mejor en su vida y no olvide este pais tan bonito Honduras.

(Excellent )

20 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Becky) for host

This was a great workaway for me, I learnt a lot about teaching (I had little experience teaching prior to this), was able to practice my Spanish a lot and really enjoyed spending time with Carol and her family. I especially enjoyed spending time with Carol's mother who is an incredibly funny and warm person. I only spent this short 2 weeks in… read more

(Excellent )

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26 Mar 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Shanel)

Ella supuestamente iba hacer voluntaria y a ultima hora no apareció y nunca escribio.

(No show)

19 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host

(Very good )

14 Aug 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Becky)

(Excellent )

20 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Becky) for host

(Excellent )

21 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host

I had a wonderful time here <3 Carol, Gloria, Maria and Camila really welcomed me like a part of their family and I would’ve stayed longer if I had more time. They also gave me way more than “the contract” on Workaway said, I definitely felt welcomed like a real family here. They are really generous. Thanks for welcoming me in your home, treating… read more

(Excellent )

16 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

I volunteered here for six weeks, from February to March 2020. It was an excellent experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys experiencing new cultures and working with children. I’m very grateful to Carol for the opportunity.

The school – the kids are from kindergarten age up to 18. The class sizes are very small but the… read more kids can be quite loud so be prepared to get interrupted a lot! However please do not let this put you off, they are motivated and keen to learn. I really enjoyed teaching them, even though I had limited teaching experience beforehand. Timetables and lesson plans change at very short notice but as long as you’re relaxed and flexible this shouldn’t be a problem for you. As school finishes at 12.40 every day you have plenty of free time.

The set-up – we lived in a volunteer house which was one block away from the school and Carol’s house. Carol and her family are very kind and welcoming and will help you out with anything you need during your stay. Rosita’s food is delicious and healthy and the portions are generous!

Volunteer house – this is spacious and comfortable by Central American standards. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and we had reliable high-speed broadband. Occasionally the water cut out for a few hours but it was quickly fixed each time. Whenever we needed the house to be cleaned we asked Carol and she sent someone round.

The town – Ocotepeque is a small-ish town surrounded by mountains. It is small enough that you can walk everywhere, but big enough to be able to buy nearly everything you might need. We went and sunbathed in the park every afternoon and as we were the only foreigners in town we had lots of chance encounters with locals who came up to chat to us. The local people are friendly and kind, although if you are a woman you may get stared at whilst walking in the street (although no more than in many other parts of the world). It feels very safe, although just to be careful I tried to stick to the main streets when I was on my own.

Activities – we joined Genesis gym across town. There is a cinema around the corner called Colicinema – follow them on Facebook to find out what films they’re showing. We attended the Iglesia Bautista in Sinuapa, which is about a 20 minute walk away. They gave us an incredibly warm welcome and we went on some really fun and interesting trips with them. We also went on a couple of hikes with Carol into the mountains, which were beautiful.

Learning Spanish – you will teach in English (if you teach the older kids) but if you would like to learn Spanish you will have plenty of opportunities to do so with the friendly people you bump into, other teachers and Carol’s family.

(Excellent )

16 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host

To start with, I had an awesome time in Honduras. From the very beginning until the end, I always felt welcomed by the family.

I arrived through San Salvador and thereafter spent about two months with Carol and her family in Ocotepeque. The small town that is located right at the border to El Salvador and Guatemala is very safe. In contrast to… read more the overall rumor of Honduras being dangerous, the city is really a nice place to stay. Walking around in the night, going for a run in the morning or napping in the park: none of those options ever brought any danger to us. The city is really nice and quiete. There is not too much to do. But it has everything you need: some grocery stores, a park, two gyms, a small football/basketball court, artificial courts, churches etc. Luckily, I never had to use medical assistance but I saw some pharmacies as well as doctors.

Besides the nice town, the family and the entire Hondurian societe is very warm, welcoming and friendly. Ocotepeque was a great start for us volunteers. We were welcomed very quickly and warmly. The Hondurians were always willing to help us, chat with us in Spanish and were very interested in us foreigners (there is barely any tourism there). If anyone is looking for a language and culture exchange, he/she is going to find it there.

The school life itself is also very relaxed. The kids are very nice and fun. They really like us foreigners and are interested in learning English (most of the time; they are still ordinary school kids). The daily life is also very relaxed. We tought every day between 8 and 12:40 but most of the times had large enough breakes to even go to the gym. School itself is a quiete relaxed environment and you will find lots of freedom in how you want to teach. Sometimes the timetable changes on short notice and you have to be able to act spontaneously and embrace a large part of the Latinamerican culture: a different perception of timings and plans.

After school we had the delicious local food provided by the family and the rest of the day was off. We usually spent 3 hours in the park or went with some friends we made their to pick mangos, sugar cane processing or to church. We also went to hike the sorrounding moutains, made short trips to smaller villages in the mountains by motorbike and car. The very flexible time schedules usually also enable very well to do weekend trips. We went for instance to Copan Ruinas, which are a must.

Overall, deciding to go volunteering in Ocotepeque is a great choice!

(Excellent )

29 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Trent)

Trent
Desde el momento de su entreviste supe que era una persona con un gran corazón.
Joven con mucha dedicacion a su voluntariado y entrega total con los estudiantes.
Respetuoso cada momento y muy interesado en conocer la cultura Hondureña su comida favorita las enchiladas de Rosita.
Esperamos poder tenerlo de nuevo en nuestra casa sabes que te… read more

(Excellent )

18 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Trent) for host

I spent 5 months here and was able to gain a deep appreciation for the local culture. As a volunteer at the school, I was often given a glance into a number of cultural festivals and events. Often the students would do cultural fairs, showing off food and stories and dancing of the historical and present local culture. This was by far the most… read more

(Excellent )

19 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Karel)

Karel una persona maravillosa su estadía y su desempeño como maestro en nuestro Centro Educativo fue de mucho aprendizaje para nuestros alumnos.
Es responsable y sobre todo educado sincero y honesto.
Gracias por acompañarme a subir las montañas y tu motivación por conocer de nuestra cultura.
Espero verte pronto que sigas alegrando a los demás así… read more

(Excellent )

15 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Karel) for host

I stayed nearly 3 months at Carol’s school and what a great experience this has been. At first I wasn’t really sure what I could contribute but after spending a day in front of the class I knew this was exactly where I needed to be.

The staff at the school is very helpful and they also have a lot of material to work with. The classes are small… read more

(Excellent )

21 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tristan)

Tristan fue voluntario por un buen periodo de tiempo en nuestro colegio aca en Honduras.
Muy respetuoso atento y sobre todo exigente con sus alumnos.
Le gustaba que los alumnos aprendieran mucho el se adapto rapido a la cultura Hondureña.
Para nosotros Trent fue como parte de nuestra familia y esperamos volver a verlo algun dia.
Saludos… read more

(Excellent )

22 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer (Tristan) for host

The experience at the school was amazing as I learnt a lot about myself and from local people who live in this small hondurian town. Indeed, this was my first teaching experience and I felt a big support from Carol and her team and also the student were great too (nice, respectful and with the willing of learn).
I felt completely that I was part… read more

(Excellent )

21 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Willem)

Willem fue un maestro voluntario de nuestro Centro Educativo aca en Honduras fue responsable y paciente queremos agradecer por brindar su tiempo a los niños y jovenes de este pueblo Ocotepeque.

(Excellent )

5 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Willem) for host

Of my 9 weeks in Honduras, I spent about 7 in Ocotepeque, teaching English until the schoolyear's end. I very much enjoyed my time there, and I'm sure that - with the right attitude - anyone would. The sporadic lack of creature comforts (such as temporary water cut-offs) and the sometimes haphazard way in which the school was organized (mostly… read more

(Very good )

15 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Emirhan) for host

It was and excellent and incredible experience to work with them, Carol's and her family and collegues did their best for us, do not hesitate to contact them, thet are very helpful.
Fue un gran placer a trabajar con ellos, y Carol y su familia nos ayudaron mucho, no eviten para contactarlos porfavor, son maravillosos.

Muchas gracias,
Saludos,

(Excellent )

16 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (SARA) for host

My experience here was eye-opening and truly amazing. This trip was my first time traveling out the U.S. alone. I was anxious about safety, as well as my ability to communicate with others due to my very low level of Spanish speaking skills. But from the first day I arrived I was welcomed by Carol, the other local teachers, and the 2 other… read more volunteers who took me under their wing and showed me around the small city of Ocotepeque, relieving me of many of my worries. The media unfortunately inaccurately portrays this country. Although it is important to always be aware of your surroundings, Ocotepeque is a VERY safe city. Not once did I feel in any kind of danger.

However, keep in mind Ocotepeque is also a very small city. It is not a tourist spot, and there is not many things to do within the city. The teaching duties end around 1:30 every day, but there is a local refugee shelter down the road who are in desperate need of volunteers (it serves immigrant families and children traveling through Honduras on their way to Mexico/U.S.) I strongly encourage future volunteers to make friends with the locals. Jorge (the son of one of the teachers) plays soccer/futbol on weekly basis and welcomes anyone to join them. Victor the security guard across the street loves meeting new people, and often stops by the house to chat, which will inevitably develop your Spanish skills. There are many tourist attractions "close by" (about 6-8 hours) and relatively easy to get to by bus (Antigua, Mayan Ruins, Lake Atitlan).

As far as the actual school, I was surprised by the students levels of English. Despite my inability to speak Spanish I was able to effectively communicate with all my students. Carol welcomes volunteers with all types of backgrounds and does not necessarily require teaching experience. Keep that in mind and be aware that there will not be a lot of training. There are books, one teacher book with corresponding student work books, provided for each class. You have the option to just stick to the work book which pretty much spells out the lesson plans. For aspiring teachers this is a great opportunity to be creative and test out different lesson plans, projects, practice classroom management and grading. Be patient with yourself and the students. PLEASE follow through with your time commitment, however long it may be. When volunteers leave early it is the students who suffer.
Working here opens your eyes to 3rd world living, cultural differences, and so much more! It is an invaluable experience you will never forget.
Feel free to message me with any other questions!

(Excellent )

27 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer (Maud) for host

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31 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Lewis) for host

I am a 21 year old UK traveller and I have to say I couldn't be more delighted with my 3 months here. prior to my arrival, I was concerned about safety and I knew 0.1% Spanish so of course nerves were inevitable. From the moment I arrived, those concerns were lifted as I was kindly welcomed by the family and Nick an OG volunteer.
The set up of… read more

(Excellent )

30 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lewis)

Lewis is positive, hard-working and open-minded. He contributed teaching English and physical education at our school. He is not only very nice person but also amazing and responsible teacher. He always knows how to find the bright side! I can heartily recommend Lewis for the future positions!

(Excellent )

30 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Klaudia & Anna)

Klaudia was teaching English and French at our school in Honduras. She was a volunteer coordinator, as well. She is a great teacher as she is very smart, proffessional and organized. We always knew we could count on her. She is cheerful, reliable and very responsible. She has the ability to adopt very quickly, too. She was very supportive to us,… read more

(Excellent )

30 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)

Nick was teaching English and physical education at our school for a year. He is very intelligent, responsible, helpful and easy-going person with a good sense of humor! We could always count on him. He took care of children and he made sure they learn more and more every day. He has the ability to adopt very quickly, too. He was very supportive… read more

(Excellent )

30 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)

Gabriel contributed teaching French and English at our school. He helped us with the school's website, too. He is a great, open-minded and helpful person. He is very responsible and adapts quickly. He always knew how to mantain discipline in class! I can heartily recommend Gabriel for the future positions.

(Excellent )

27 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bertrand)

Bertrand was teaching English and French in Honduras in the period of 3 months. He is very reliable, responsible and we alsways knew we cant count on him. He took care of children and he made sure they learn more and more every day. He has the ability to adopt very quickly, too. He was very supportive to us, his collegues and all the students. He… read more

(Excellent )

22 Sep 2017

Left by Workawayer (Bertrand) for host

Careful!!! You will get attached to the kids! They are so motivated and fun. It was actually hard to leave Ocotepeque. I wish I coud stay longer. It was a wonderful experience; I could teach English and French. Surprisingly, some students already possess a very high level of English therefore I had to plan the lessons accordingly; which add some… read more

(Excellent )

27 May 2017

Left by Workawayer (Caitriona & Ken) for host

Our time teaching in the school was such a positive and fun experience. We learned so much about the education system in Honduras and got to know the lovely teachers and students that make that school a great place for learning. Carol and her family have put in a huge effort to make a bilingual education affordable for many families, and we as… read more

(Excellent )

25 May 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Caitriona & Ken)

Caitriona & Ken
Ellos estuvieron aca en Honduras por un tiempo de tres meses en nuestro Centro Educativo ellos son tranquilos,educados e interesados porque los alumnos aprendan mucho.
Son personas responsable y profesionales.
Gracias por apoyar nuestro proyecto.

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Selwyn)

(Excellent )

17 Apr 2015

Left by Workawayer (Selwyn) for host

I spent three and a half months here a new experience for me. I enjoyed getting involved in the school activities and doing things that I could not Imagined before. Sharing a volunteer house with the other volunteers was great. Living near Carol and Alba Gloria was good too enjoying their support and well intention-ed friendliness which I become… read more

(Very good )

21 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Laetitia)

Laetitia
Muy dedicada a sus responsabilidades ella tiene preocupacion porque quiere que sus alumnos aprendan mucho.
Es muy responsable le gusta trabajar con el reloj y es muy puntual.
Gracias por apoyar a nuestros alumnos con el Ingles ella le gusta que los niños sean obedientes y sobre todo que aprendan a convivir.

(Excellent )

13 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer (Laetitia) for host

I have just finish volonteering here and what an amazing experience!!
The children are amazing, very skilled and smart, and sooo funny!! It was a real pleasure to wake up every morning !! The teachers are also very friendly and creative!!

I learnt a lot about teaching which is really diferent than in Europe, the school always has amazing… read more

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella)

Isabella
Una persona muy confiable y sobre todo ella se entrega de corazon y hace su trabajo con amor y dedicacion.
Fue muy alegre tenerla en nuestra casa ya que fue facil la adaptacion de ella en nuestra ciudad.
Le encantaba caminar por las montañas y muy cariñosa con los animales.
Nos encataba salir y tener buenas platicas la extrañamos… read more

(Excellent )

19 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (Isabella) for host

My time in Ocotepeque was amazing! The kids are adorable and so sweet, the relationships I formed with them are ones that I will never forget. Carol is wonderful as well, she always made sure that I was comfortable and happy, and helped me learn the best ways to help the students learn. Ocotepeque is a beautiful town nestled in the mountains, with… read more

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandrine)

Sandrine.
Una chica con un buen corazón fue poco tiempo que estuvo con nostoros pero ayudo mucho con su ingles a los niños.
Se adapto a nuestra cultura rapidamente y fue muy respetuosa con la familia.

(Excellent )

18 Aug 2016

Left by Workawayer (Sandrine) for host

Hello ! I spent three month teaching in Ocotepeque and had a great experience. The school is an excellent place to build relationship with the kids and also the other teachers, working here could be really challenging but undoubtedly worth the reward. The accommodation is clean and spacious , sharing the house with the other volunteers was… read more

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabrielle)

Gaby
Una verdadera maestra muy entregada en su trabajo y en especial con los niños.
Una alegria de tenerla en nuestra casa una persona muy alegre y sobre todo le encanta cocina muy rico.
Una profesional que da gusto de haberla tenido con nosotros.

(Excellent )

20 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

I stayed 3 months in Ocotepeque teaching. The experience was really interesting for me and gave me the opportunity to learn a lot about the hondurian culture and to teach in another country than Canada.
Everyone was very welcoming : my students, people from the village, Carol and her family... I also had fun with the other volunteers that were… read more

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony)

Anthony
Muy contenta de haberlo tenido en nuestra organizacion.
Organizado y dispuesto a colaborar en cada momento.
Responsable y muy respetuoso.

(Excellent )

23 May 2016

Left by Workawayer (Anthony) for host

I spent three months teaching here...and what an experience it was! Teaching full time in Ocotepeque was somewhat demanding, but undoubtedly worth the reward. Building relationships with the kids and the wider community was the real prize here. Also a great opportunity to practice Spanish.
The accommodation is ample, plenty of space and… read more

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mary)

Mary was a pleasure to have both as a friend here and as a full time teacher. Her personality put a smile on the students' faces, and her creativity helped brighten the school. Mary won't look for a reason to complain, but rather will complete a task efficiently. She adjusted to the culture here in Ocotepeque very well, and we will certainly… read more

(Excellent )

22 Dec 2015

Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host

I stayed in Ocotepeque for 3 months and had a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed teaching at the school and spending time getting to know Carol and her family. They are incredible hosts, they make you feel so welcome and will always do anything to help you out. The house is clean and spacious and the traditional Honduran food is delicious.… read more

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Thiessart & Ballouard)

Emily and Charles did so much for our school. They put everything they had into all their projects, and did more than just teach at the school. They involved themselves with all the goings on of the school, and contributed greatly. The relationships they formed not only with the children at the school, but with their parents and the community,… read more

(Excellent )

15 Mar 2016

Left by Workawayer (Thiessart & Ballouard) for host

The best experience ever ! We taught 6 month at the the school and now its like a second family !

It's more than a school, you feel like at home with Carol, Gloria and the lovely cooker Rosita. Kids are so lovable and fun. You teach them but at the end they teach you much more and we felt so sad to leave them.. You teach some science, social… read more

(Excellent )

9 Aug 2015

Left by Workawayer (Clement) for host

I stayed 6 months to volunteer at this school. It was an amazing and rewarding experience. I taught French and English courses. They trusted me and gave me the opportunity to become a teacher.
Carol is a very nice and fun director. Her and her family pay a lot of attention to the volunteers and give us great accomodation : good food, and each… read more

(Excellent )

31 Dec 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)

(Excellent )

11 Jun 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

Josh taught at our school for 7 months and was awesome. Hard worker, reliable, and low-maintenance. The students loved him and learned a lot during his time here. He's also your go-to guy for parties and fun on the weekend. Take this man in!

(Excellent )

9 Jun 2014

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host

Stayed at the school for 6 months and had a great time teaching at this school. Accommodation and food are basic Honduran fare, but the family makes sure you're taken care of and treats volunteers like family. Ocotepeque is a friendly town and pretty close to anywhere you may want to visit in Central America. I've made many lifelong friends… read more

(Excellent )

20 Nov 2013

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host

I stayed 2 weeks and a half with the family and 5 others volunteers, most of them on long term (a year) and it was an enjoyable experience. I regret I couldn't stay longer as I was at the end of my trip and more time constrained, so it was difficult to get any real achievements but still. Will probably try again in the future on a longer… read more

(Very good )

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