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I CAN ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS IN AUGUST
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My name is Noemí and I am a librarian at a public school. I am 60 years old and live in a city called Quilmes, in the province of Buenos Aires. My English is quite poor, so if you don't speak Spanish, you'll need to be patient with me or be willing to use the Translator.
I live alone in a fairly large house, and I have enough space to host travelers in a private little house in the backyard of my house. One of my daughters traveled a lot around the world and suggested bringing cultural exchange volunteers who could help me with household chores. I also traveled quite a bit on vacation to different countries. In the past, I hosted travelers through Couchsurfing and stayed with some families when I traveled to Colombia on my own. I really like to discuss current affairs, read, watch movies, go to the cinema, and dance to Latin music, among other things.
I live 20 kilometers from Buenos Aires. There are many buses near my house, and the train station is also close. You can get to downtown Buenos Aires in about 45 minutes. Quilmes has plenty of bars, breweries, and restaurants. Some parts of the city can be dangerous, but the area around my house is pretty safe, well-lit, and residential.
Welcome to Quilmes! I look forward to meeting you all.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Movies & TV
Events & social
Culture
Performing arts
Music
Books
Animals
Outdoor activities
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can teach you about Argentine culture and traditions, what places to visit in the country, also make some empanadas together. I can show you some crafts I make, invite you to visit the library where I work.
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Puedo enseñarte sobre la cultura y tradiciones argentinas, qué lugares visitar en el país, también hacer algunas empanadas juntas. Puedo mostrarte algunas artesanías que hago, invitarte a visitar la biblioteca en la que trabajo.
Help
I need help fixing some things around the house, so construction skills are very welcome. Eventually, it would be great if you could help me practice English, and I can also teach you some Spanish. My plan is for you to stay for maximum 9 days, working in the mornings from 9-12 during the week, with 2 days off, and of course, the whole afternoon free for you to do whatever you want.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'm interested in practising English with you.
Accommodation
I have a "kincho" at the back of my house, which is now set up as a separate house or cabin. It has two beds, an equipped kitchen, a refrigerator, and I have WiFi (although isn't the best). There's a private bathroom, and I provide sheets, towels, and blankets. Additionally, there’s a garden where my two dogs and a turtle live. Couples are very welcome, as are groups of two friends, but I prefer hosting girls.
The work is light and easy, so you'll have plenty of free time. Unfortunately, due to economic reasons, I can't include meals, so you'll have to take care of that on your own, although I hope we can occasionally share a meal or an outing. I'd like to have a video call to get to know you before hosting you in my home.
What else ...
I prefer people who can also cook some meal for me.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
My daughter works online and she has no problem.
Space for parking camper vans
Motorhomes/cars should park in the street Las motorhomes o autos tienen que estacionarse en la calle
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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We talked about the tasks they would handle, and they organized everything perfectly. They painted the wall in my patio with great care, and it looks fantastic.
We shared meals and went for walks together, and I even taught… read more
First of all, we loved sharing supper together where we learned about each others lives and shared current and historical information about our countries. We learned so much Argentina. Noemi also taught us how to cook empanadas and a local dessert. She… read more
Justo en ese momento, tenía a otra chica de voluntaria, y me encantó recibirla para que las dos pudieran compartir. Amel es una persona… read more
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We talked about the tasks they would handle, and they organized everything perfectly. They painted the wall in my patio with great care, and it looks fantastic.
We shared meals and went for walks together, and I even taught… read more
First of all, we loved sharing supper together where we learned about each others lives and shared current and historical information about our countries. We learned so much Argentina. Noemi also taught us how to cook empanadas and a local dessert. She… read more
Justo en ese momento, tenía a otra chica de voluntaria, y me encantó recibirla para que las dos pudieran compartir. Amel es una persona… read more
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