Share English, learn Spanish and join a creative cultural project just outside the small town of Acacías, Colombia

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  Beschreibung

  Welcome to A Slow Adventure in Colombia
  
  We are a family-run language hub and cultural lodging project located just outside the small town of Acacías, in the foothills of Colombia’s eastern plains. We're Stig (Norway) and Johana (Colombia), and we started this place after years in corporate jobs – with a shared dream of building something with real purpose.
  
  So we built this place: a space where people come to learn, share, stay, and feel at home – whether they’re students, travelers, locals, or volunteers. It’s not always perfect, but it’s real. Some days are calm. Some are full of dancing, rain, kids, projects, and mangoes. Most days are full of meaning.
  
  Our mission is to:
  - Provide low-cost language classes to students of all ages
  - Offer a welcoming, inspiring place to stay, learn, and grow
  - Create a community where learning happens through language, food, and cultural exchange
  
  This is a social business: part language school, part guesthouse, part gastrobar. We run English and Spanish classes, host cultural events, and welcome guests from near and far. Volunteers are essential to making it all happen - to create a unique learning platform where people can participate free (sponsored), paid or as a volunteer.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Karitative Arbeit

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Unterrichten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Tourismus / Gastgewerbe

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Kultur

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Schreiben

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Fotografie

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Musik

  

  Sprachen

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Geschichte

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Bücher

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Tiere

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Natur

  

  Gebirge

  

  Wandern

  

  Radfahren

  

  Tanzen
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Here, cultural exchange is not only a side activity – it’s part of everyday life. You’ll be surrounded by Colombian Spanish, local rhythms, family routines, and spontaneous storytelling. You won’t just be teaching English – you’ll share meals, make jokes, learn local sayings, and discover what life is like beyond the tourist trail.
  
  You’ll gain:
  - A deeper understanding of Colombian culture, hospitality, and community
  - Real-life Spanish practice through daily conversation and shared tasks
  - New teaching and communication skills
  - The chance to explore traditions like llanero cooking, music, and nature walks
  - A new perspective on what learning, helping, and living together can mean
  
  We believe languages open doors – not just to jobs or travel, but to real human connection.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  We ask for a minimum stay of 4 weeks, to provide consistency for our students. Work is typically around 15 hours per week, depending on the season and your skills.
  
  Possible tasks include:
  - English teaching and class preparation
  - Supporting workshops and cultural exchanges
  - General maintenance and organization
  - Creative projects: mural painting, music nights, video reels
  - Being a positive presence in a shared home
  
  We’re also developing a small curriculum and teaching method, so we’ll give you a friendly induction if you’ve never taught before. The most important thing? Be open, social, and respectful.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend
  Norwegian: Fließend

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  We focus on learning by doing – especially through language, food, and community. Volunteers often say they came to teach English, but ended up learning much more: how to cook sancocho, how to ride a horse, how to laugh at their Spanish mistakes, and how to slow down. You’ll speak Spanish with locals, cook with our team, join local events and explore what life is really like in rural Colombia – far from the usual tourist path.
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  Unterkunft

  You’ll stay in a shared volunteer dorm (max 3 people) with a private bathroom and fan. The volunteer rooms are on the second floor of the guesthouse, and you’ll have access to:
  - Swimming pool
  - Hammocks and chill areas
  - Outdoor shared kitchen
  - Wi-Fi (Starlink – strong enough for calls and light work)
  - Shared workspace with AC
  - Laundry service onsite once a week
  - Restaurant meals (pay)
  
  Private rooms are avalible for extra cost.

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  Was noch ...

  Acacías is a small, vibrant town surrounded by rivers, waterfalls, and farms. The people are warm and curious, and this part of Colombia (El Llano) has a strong cowboy culture, open skies, and a slower pace of life.
  
  We are a short walk from town, but surrounded by green. Local highlights:
  - 2 min to the river
  - 5 min to shops, cafés, karaoke
  - 15 min to fruit market and bus terminal
  - 20 min to central park
  - 30 min to nearby gyms
  
  Spanish classes are offered at a symbolic price (about $5 USD/class), which helps fund English classes for local students. All teachers are experienced locals, and lessons are tailored to your level.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Yes. We have Starlink internet, airconditioned cowork area and two cozy meeting spaces. For heavy downloads or video editing, local co-working spaces are available in town for a low price.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Sure

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Indeed

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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