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*We have a place available for February until March 5th*
In the Academia , we firmly believe that Education is a powerful transformational tool. We offer English language courses from A1 to B2 level. Most of our students are teenagers and we also run a program for kids (7 to 11 years old). We are an accredited institution with more than 30 years of experience in the region. Our goal is to help members of our educational community become excellent individuals who thrive to create a better society.
In particular, we would love to host volunteers who can help us in our English language classes. Your mission as an English teaching volunteer will be sharing your culture with the students and teachers, co-teaching English lessons to students from diverse proficiency levels and hosting English conversation clubs.
You are expected to be in the classroom for about 4 hours per day. We will provide you homestay in a furnished apartment, where you will have internet access. Also, we will give you a $90K COP weekly stipend .
On weekends, we might take you to enjoy outdoor activities and to visit some beautiful places, which offer great landscapes, so that you can have a good time. We are located in Florencia - Caquetá, Colombia, a small city with around 200.000 people in the south of Colombia. A flight from Bogotá ($50- 80 USD) will take only 1 hour, and we will pick you up at the airport. You will never feel alone. If you decide to come by bus from Bogotá ($30 USD), it will take you 10 hours approximately to our city and we will pick you up at the bus terminal station.
Florencia is growing year by year, we have three universities, three hospitals, more than 15 schools, the most common means of transportation in the city are motorcycles and cars, but also many people just walk, because everything is nearby.
The apartment you will be living in is next to our institution, that means it will take you less than one minute from your place to the building.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our volunteers have the opportunity to share with local people and enjoy their warmth, as this is a small and not very busy city. Not many people speak English, so you will have to use your Spanish in your daily live. There are lots of opportunities to try a wide variety of typical food, you will discover a green paradise with great rivers and landscapes.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
As an English language teaching fellow you are expected to co-teach students from different profiency levels during maximum 4 hours a day, from Monday through Saturday. We kindly ask you to prepare activities to foster students' listening and speaking skills. Some classes will be paid (individualized classes or private tutoring). You could also lead cultural activities for the school community and co-lead social projects with children from underprivileged areas.
If you hold a TEFL certificate or have an education background and plan to stay for at least 2 months, you could be a teacher for an advanced (B2+) short course.
We expect you to be an enthusiastic teacher who thrives to motivate pupils so that they enjoy their learning process. The minimum duration of your stay will be 1 month, but we can be flexible as well. The dress code for classes at the ANS is casual. Please, avoid wearing shorts or flip-flops. Closed shoes/sneakers and jeans or pants are highly recommended.
While helping students become proficient in the English language, you will have a great opportunity to practice Spanish with them. Not many people know English in the city, so you will need to use some Spanish to move around.
A TEFL certification would be an asset.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Accommodation
A comfortable furnished shared apartment, with three bedrooms. There are two shared bathrooms, a kitchen (with useful items and cutlery), a washing machine and a refrigerator. We expect volunteers to keep this place clean during their stay, with particular emphasis on the bathroom and kitchen areas. People who are not part of the volunteer program should not stay overnight in the apartment, unless they have been authorized to do so.
During the time you are in the apartment, you might have to buy items for your personal use such as toilet paper or towels as well as ingredients to cook your own meals. We will give you other elements like washing powder or dish soap.
We will give you a weekly allowance to cover your meals from Monday to Saturday (90K COP). You will also have access to an internet connection. We will pick you up from the bus terminal or the airport. Please, be mindful that the weather in Florencia is hot and humid, so we highly recommend you to use deodorant and to take showers every day.
What else ...
Outside activities: Swimming in rivers, cycling, volleyball, dancing, drinking if you want, go clubbing, visiting the whole city, BBQ's, camping, horse riding, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing, kayaking. Our city has a tropical weather.
Rates: Taxi 2 USD, Bus 1 USD.
National beer: 1 USD.
We have around 30 touristic places to visit; most of them are located around the city and are related to ecotourism.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 223323994472
Feedback (44)
18/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanita)
Tanita spent almost a month with us during October. She is a nice person with skills to manage groups and lead interactive activities with EFL learners. She was always punctual and enjoyed joining us for extracurricular activities.
Thank you so much for joining our project, we wish you the best for your next adventures!
We hope your Spanish keeps… read more
Thank you so much for joining our project, we wish you the best for your next adventures!
We hope your Spanish keeps… read more
(Excellent
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18/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James did a great job here at the ANS. He was always willing to help us with school visits and he was also a judge in a couple of spelling bee contests. He has great teaching skills and both teachers and students enjoyed having classes with him. We were very happy to host him as he is a respectful and committed professional. He woudl be an asset… read more
(Excellent
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18/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren estuvo con nosotros por cerca de 2 meses en la ANS. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo el apoyo que nos brindó. Tiene una energía muy positiva para todas las actividades y siempre estaba dispuesta a unirse a nuestros planes para conocer la ciudad, visitar escuelas locales, entre otras. Su español mejoró mucho mientras estuvo en Colombia y… read more
(Excellent
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18/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanita)
Tanita spent almost a month with us during October. She is a nice person with skills to manage groups and lead interactive activities with EFL learners. She was always punctual and enjoyed joining us for extracurricular activities.
Thank you so much for joining our project, we wish you the best for your next adventures!
We hope your Spanish keeps… read more
Thank you so much for joining our project, we wish you the best for your next adventures!
We hope your Spanish keeps… read more
(Excellent
)
18/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James did a great job here at the ANS. He was always willing to help us with school visits and he was also a judge in a couple of spelling bee contests. He has great teaching skills and both teachers and students enjoyed having classes with him. We were very happy to host him as he is a respectful and committed professional. He woudl be an asset… read more
(Excellent
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18/11/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren estuvo con nosotros por cerca de 2 meses en la ANS. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo el apoyo que nos brindó. Tiene una energía muy positiva para todas las actividades y siempre estaba dispuesta a unirse a nuestros planes para conocer la ciudad, visitar escuelas locales, entre otras. Su español mejoró mucho mientras estuvo en Colombia y… read more
(Excellent
)
09/09/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
¡Ian es un workawayer muy padre! He was with us during less than a month. He was always eager to help both teachers and students practice English in the classroom and in other settings. As regards his professional talents, his Spanish language proficiency is native-like and his planning and classroom management skills are excellent.
He… read more
He… read more
(Excellent
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09/09/2022
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
I had a phenomenal experience in Florencia. The staff are such a fun group to be a part of. Everybody is so welcoming and friendly. This is a great opportunity if you want to practice teaching, learn Spanish, and get to know Colombia.
31/08/2022
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
I came to the ANS due to the many positive reviews and was not disappointed. Overall, I spent five weeks here and thoroughly enjoyed my time. The academia is very well run. The local teachers are great and the students were all very keen to learn English. The apartment where you live is very conveniently located right next to the school and Andres… read more
30/08/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jacob did an outstanding job during the time we was here at the ANS. He is kind, respectful and was always willing to partipate in extracurricular activities. Jacob did some private tutoring sessions with students at our school. We are sure that students and teachers learned a lot from him and enjoyed having him as a co-teacher. Feedback from both… read more
(Excellent
)
12/08/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nigel)
Nigel was woth us for around a month. He is a kind, respectful and smart professional. During the time we was here, he was willing to support teachers with engaging activities such as yoga or boxing. Students loved his lessons and were happy to learn English in real contexts with him. Nigel was always punctual and he kept the apartment in good… read more
(Excellent
)
25/07/2022
Left by Workawayer (Nigel) for host
What a experience! I loved my time here. The team were very hospitable and friendly. If I ever had any questions or needed help with anything Andrés and his family were super helpful. I always felt looked after during my time here.
All the teachers I worked with made the classes fun, engaging, practical and informative for the students and I… read more
All the teachers I worked with made the classes fun, engaging, practical and informative for the students and I… read more
01/04/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony)
Anthony was a volunteer with us for about a month. He did a fantastic job with our students and teachers. He is a humble, responsible and respectful professional, with outstanding group management and English teaching skills. During the weeks he spent here, he was committed to boost learners' motivation to use the language and he led 2 English… read more
(Excellent
)
14/12/2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Leiana)
Leiana was with us for about a month. She did a great job during that time and was always willing to help us. Her outstanding classroom management and ELT skills were key to keep students engaged in the learning process. She led an Advanced English class with a colleague and created materials for language teaching and language assessment.
She is… read more
She is… read more
(Excellent
)
28/10/2021
Left by Workawayer (Leiana) for host
After spending a month at the place, I can say that If you're looking for a great teaching experience, this is the right Workaway for you. At the Academy, I was given the opportunity to work with experienced teachers while teaching students of all ages. I loved being able to learn different ways to keep the students engaged, as well as excited to… read more
15/06/2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Thank you so much for joining us, dear Lauren. It was such a difficult time for all of us in the country because of the national strike and the riots in capital cities, but you were brave enough to trust us and come all the way from the States to have a great experience in Florencia.
Lauren is a fantastic and authentic person. She was always… read more
Lauren is a fantastic and authentic person. She was always… read more
(Excellent
)
22/05/2021
Left by Workawayer (Joe) for host
I came to teach at the Academia based on the overwhelming positive feedback on this site, and the experience completely lived up to my expectations! The host family could not be sweeter and they go out of their way to make the volunteers feel at home. I really enjoyed going to their charming "finca" (country home) on the weekends where we would… read more
11/05/2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe)
Joe was our second volunteer of 2021 and he did a fantastic job with our students and teachers. He is a humble, responsible and respectful professional, with outstanding English teaching skills. During the weeks he was here with us, he was committed to boost learners' motivation to use the language and he led 2 English conversational clubs. Joe… read more
(Excellent
)
07/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matilda)
Matilda estuvo durante 5 semanas en nuestra institución, durante este tiempo fue una persona muy activa y siempre estuvo atenta en su trabajo. Podemos destacar de Matilda que fue siempre una persona muy abierta al aprendizaje, estuvo muy entusiasmada con la enseñanza del idioma inglés.
Matilda hizo muchos amigos mientras estuvo aquí; Hizo su… read more
Matilda hizo muchos amigos mientras estuvo aquí; Hizo su… read more
(Excellent
)
13/12/2019
Left by Workawayer (Matilda) for host
This was such a fantastic workaway experience, and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it. The academy itself is amazing and the students are such a pleasure to get to know and teach. All the teaching staff were so lovely and helpful, and Diego and his family tried their hardest to organise activities for me even though it was a… read more
08/01/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Noemi)
Voy a describir a Noemi en una frase: "What a wonderful person". Noemi se robó el corazón de todo el equipo de la ANS y les voy a contar un poco de la historia de su estadía en Florencia y la ANS. Noemi venía solamente por 3 meses a nuestra institución, durante esos 3 meses demostró excelentes habilidades como profesora de inglés (también maneja… read more
(Excellent
)
16/09/2019
Left by Workawayer (Noemi) for host
I spent more than a year here. I had planned to volunteer there for a couple of months and I ended up to stay 14 amazing months!
When the time to leave arrived, my heart broke!
I found much more than a workplace...I found a family.
The time passed really fast in a surprisingly pleasant way, I got many friends, first among colleagues and students,… read more
When the time to leave arrived, my heart broke!
I found much more than a workplace...I found a family.
The time passed really fast in a surprisingly pleasant way, I got many friends, first among colleagues and students,… read more
06/10/2019
Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host
Wow wee! What a wonderful experience! 10 of 10 recommended to a friend!!
I spent about 7 weeks at the academy and from the moment I arrived Diego and the team made me feel very welcome. The teachers are a pleasure to work alongside and are always creating fun and interesting lessons. The students are an absolute delight to teach and eager to… read more
I spent about 7 weeks at the academy and from the moment I arrived Diego and the team made me feel very welcome. The teachers are a pleasure to work alongside and are always creating fun and interesting lessons. The students are an absolute delight to teach and eager to… read more
09/09/2019
Left by Workawayer (Vicky) for host
All the positive reviews about this amazing Workaway project are a 100% accurate. I stayed here in May/June (oops, sorry for the late review) and I will remember Florencia and the ANS Institute for the rest of my life. Especially the incredibly warm hospitality of Diego and his family, all the teachers and the families in Florencia. During this… read more
02/09/2019
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
Wonderful WorkAway! I absolutely loved my time here and extended it twice as everyone was so kind and lovely that they made it very hard to leave! I am so grateful to Diego for giving me a chance as a newly qualified teacher with no references on WorkAway yet. Fantastic first experience: the students are motivated to learn, easy to engage and… read more
23/07/2019
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
I had a wonderful experience in Florencia.. the communication before I arrived was excellent, a private room & pocket money to cover food is provided in a shared apartment only metres from the institute! Everyone is super friendly.. the teachers are excellent & make sure that you are fully involved helping in their classes, there is the… read more
07/06/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jay)
Jay (The social media man) and Rommie (The writer) volunteered at the ANS for about 2 months. They were always willing to help and they got involved in the educational project quickly. Their participation and integration in the ANS activities went far from what we expected, they wanted to offer their kind help even when we were doing the… read more
(Excellent
)
06/03/2019
Left by Workawayer (Jay) for host
The academy and the people working in it are amazing! The month we spent here went by so fast because we had so much fun!
The work is fair and exciting. Diego and his team are always coming up with new fun ways to teach classes and spend time in Florencia.
The nature surrounding the city is amazing and there are always things to do.
Everyone was… read more
The work is fair and exciting. Diego and his team are always coming up with new fun ways to teach classes and spend time in Florencia.
The nature surrounding the city is amazing and there are always things to do.
Everyone was… read more
05/06/2019
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
Truly magical place! I spent almost 3 months there and my god it was hard to leave in the end! It's an amazing place to experience the true Colombian culture and practice your Spanish - there's no tourists there.
Everyone looks after you so well and really accepts you into the family! Diego and his parents invited me to their farm or took me to… read more
Everyone looks after you so well and really accepts you into the family! Diego and his parents invited me to their farm or took me to… read more
13/03/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mollie & Jacob )
Mollie and Jacob volunteered at the ANS for about a month. They were always willing to help and they got involved in the educational project quickly. Their participation and integration in the ANS activities went far from what we expected, they wanted to offer their kind help even when we were doing the renovation of the school building. :D Our… read more
(Excellent
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05/03/2019
Left by Workawayer (Mollie & Jacob ) for host
We spent just over a month here at the Academy but wished we could’ve extended longer! The staff and the people we met in Florencia were so kind and so friendly, Diego and his parents made us feel so at home and we always had anything we needed. Thank you so much for hosting us!
Florencia is a cool city, you have everything you need & there is… read more
Florencia is a cool city, you have everything you need & there is… read more
06/12/2018
Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host
I spent 9 weeks teaching here and for my first work away I couldn't have asked for anything better. The classes were straightforward and you were given freedom to adapt it to suit your style, the students were super sweet and friendly and the classes were fun, I had a lot of laughs and I learned a lot teaching at this place.
The teachers and… read more
The teachers and… read more
07/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
I stayed in Florecia for over a month and it was one of the best experiences in my life.
I genuinely mad so many friends and had so much fun teaching.
The conditions are perfect, you get provided with an amazing apartment close to the school and money for food.
On weekends we did soooo many exciting activities organised by the best bosses ever:… read more
I genuinely mad so many friends and had so much fun teaching.
The conditions are perfect, you get provided with an amazing apartment close to the school and money for food.
On weekends we did soooo many exciting activities organised by the best bosses ever:… read more
06/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Matthew) for host
This academy (and country) has some of the most generous, welcoming people we have ever met. Really- Dayro, Diego, and the rest of the teachers, as well as Diego's parents, did everything to make sure we were adjusting well to Florenica and had everything we needed. We stayed for around 3 months, though it felt shorter. Every weekend was another… read more
28/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Hadleigh) for host
I had a wonderful two and a half month workaway experience at this academy and would like to thank Diego, his family and all the staff/teachers at the English academy for making me feel welcome and all the support they gave me. Nothing more I can add to what has already been said by the previous volunteers, this really is one of the best volunteer… read more
11/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
This was an amazing experience! The people at the institute - the administrators and local teachers are fantastic, so warm, welcoming, friendly, caring, helpful ... They organized weekend excursions for the workaway-ers to get out of the city, helped us participate in great events that they organized for the students, and were generally always… read more
26/07/2018
Left by Workawayer (Lyndal) for host
I taught here for 2 months and got a lot out of it, especially career-wise. I came to teach because I had a teaching gig with the Colombian ministry of education that fell through, and I am kinda glad it did! The students here were amazing, very few difficult ones because it is a private school and they are pretty motivated. The majority of them… read more
10/07/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pippa)
Little Pippa
Thank you for your always sweet smile, your good sense of humor, your responsibility and desire to learn and always share, remember that you have a job here in the academy, we have everything ready for you come back as a resident hahaha, for us it has been great have shared with you pleasant moments, remember that you will always be… read more
Thank you for your always sweet smile, your good sense of humor, your responsibility and desire to learn and always share, remember that you have a job here in the academy, we have everything ready for you come back as a resident hahaha, for us it has been great have shared with you pleasant moments, remember that you will always be… read more
(Excellent
)
21/06/2018
Left by Workawayer (Pippa) for host
My first workaway experience and I could not have asked for anything better! Florencia truly felt like a home, I was welcomed by everyone despite my Spanish being pretty terrible!
The other volunteers have covered everything in their comments, so I can only add that I wish so much I could have stayed longer - I definitely plan to return!!… read more
The other volunteers have covered everything in their comments, so I can only add that I wish so much I could have stayed longer - I definitely plan to return!!… read more
10/07/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tracy )
Dear Tracy Maria
Thank you for existing, you are a great person, always attentive, colleague, willing to do everything to make things go well, your love and commitment to your friends, your joy and sense of humor, your students miss you, like all the family that you left here, remember that you will always be welcome, see you in the marriage of… read more
Thank you for existing, you are a great person, always attentive, colleague, willing to do everything to make things go well, your love and commitment to your friends, your joy and sense of humor, your students miss you, like all the family that you left here, remember that you will always be welcome, see you in the marriage of… read more
(Excellent
)
19/06/2018
Left by Workawayer (Tracy ) for host
What to say about this place. It is absolutely wonderful. I extended my stay for an extra month and loved every minute of it. From the many invitations to drinks, dinner, dance, and the like to the beautiful surroundings and rivers to explore, I just couldn’t get enough.
The teaching is easy and fun. The students are some of the best and really… read more
The teaching is easy and fun. The students are some of the best and really… read more
10/07/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
Dear Katie
It has been wonderful to meet you, thank you for being so sweet, special, dedicated, fun and kind to all of us, remember that you will always be welcome to our school, city and homes. POQUE you are part of our family.
Soon we will start with the social project in the school as we speak and of course we will invite you to meet it.
See… read more
It has been wonderful to meet you, thank you for being so sweet, special, dedicated, fun and kind to all of us, remember that you will always be welcome to our school, city and homes. POQUE you are part of our family.
Soon we will start with the social project in the school as we speak and of course we will invite you to meet it.
See… read more
(Excellent
)
09/06/2018
Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host
I had a great time here and extended my stay by an extra week! The apartment is big and have lovely views. The teachers and staff are so friendly and I felt really welcome. There was always so much to do and i was often invited to things with staff and students. The classes were great and students so friendly and keen to learn!! Always so many… read more
24/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Angela ) for host
My only regret was not staying longer :)
I absolutely LOVED my time in Florencia and teaching at the Academy. If you're having any second thoughts about applying for this workaway, don't. The reviews from other volunteers truly reflect what an amazing experience this place was. The people of Florencia are the most kindest, helpful people I have… read more
I absolutely LOVED my time in Florencia and teaching at the Academy. If you're having any second thoughts about applying for this workaway, don't. The reviews from other volunteers truly reflect what an amazing experience this place was. The people of Florencia are the most kindest, helpful people I have… read more
07/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela )
Angela is an experienced teacher who was with us for a month (we would have loved to host her for a longer period). She became great friends with a student and that is why we asked him to tell us about her. Here you have his words:
"When I arrived in Florencia, after I living in other city for two years, I heard there was an English Academy with… read more
"When I arrived in Florencia, after I living in other city for two years, I heard there was an English Academy with… read more
(Excellent
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08/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I stayed and worked here at Florencia for about five weeks. It is a great opportunity to teach and learn Spanish as you are in a community where many people do not know English. You are granted a good deal of autonomy and allowed to develop lesson plans. I definitely recommend this Workaway for anyone interested in teaching and living in a unique… read more
07/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom is an outstanding professional and we are very happy because he decided to join our team. He is full of energy and, therefore, was constantly asking for more activities to do at the Institute. He was involved in more activities than expected and did a great job in every task he accepted. We are sure that students and teachers learned a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
25/04/2018
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
I had a fantastic time here.
It was my first time teaching, so I wanted as much experience as possible... I treated it like a full time job and was able to get plenty of experience in teaching group classes (adults/teenagers/kids), one-to-one classes, independent lesson planning, assisting with oral and listening examinations, and taking part in… read more
It was my first time teaching, so I wanted as much experience as possible... I treated it like a full time job and was able to get plenty of experience in teaching group classes (adults/teenagers/kids), one-to-one classes, independent lesson planning, assisting with oral and listening examinations, and taking part in… read more
26/04/2018
Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host
Florencia, Caqueta stole a little piece of my heart. What an amazing place - set in the rolling hills of the beautiful Colombian paisaje with jungle all around. Dayro and Jennifer took me on adventures to explore the beautiful countryside where we swam in the freshwater rivers and saw little monkeys and fed them bananas. Diego´s parents and… read more
26/03/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
It was great hosting you in Florencia for the time you were with us, sharing with our teachers, students and family. We all can say without any doubts that you are an outstanding teacher. Feedback from both students and teachers was always positive. You did a very good job with lesson planning, teaching and assisting other teachers. We are sure… read more
(Excellent
)
13/12/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Hey there Sarah
Last thing ¡ Dont stop playing ping pong, see soon we must finish the game...
take care.
Last thing ¡ Dont stop playing ping pong, see soon we must finish the game...
take care.
(Excellent
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05/12/2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I had such a great experience at the workaway and would thoroughly recommend it to others!
As a solo traveller I felt particularly safe as the host family really do look after you and there are other volunteers/teachers working with you.
The accommodation is good and you live with other volunteers so there is always a fun vibe. You can cook in… read more
As a solo traveller I felt particularly safe as the host family really do look after you and there are other volunteers/teachers working with you.
The accommodation is good and you live with other volunteers so there is always a fun vibe. You can cook in… read more
13/12/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma & Amy)
OMG! These two!
We could write a book about the aventures we had in Florencia with the fantastic duo: Amy & Gemma. Amy is amazing, so is Gemma. They are two beautiful, smart, creative, kind, happy and warmhearted girls.
They had some previous experience teaching English and did a great job in Florencia. Our students and teaching staff loved… read more
We could write a book about the aventures we had in Florencia with the fantastic duo: Amy & Gemma. Amy is amazing, so is Gemma. They are two beautiful, smart, creative, kind, happy and warmhearted girls.
They had some previous experience teaching English and did a great job in Florencia. Our students and teaching staff loved… read more
(Excellent
)
13/12/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Brett)
Our dear friend Brett!
He was with us during about one month and this time was enough to realize that he is an excellent person. Brett was eager to help both teachers and students practice English in the classroom and in other settings. As regards his professional talents, his Spanish language proficiency is native-like and his planning and… read more
He was with us during about one month and this time was enough to realize that he is an excellent person. Brett was eager to help both teachers and students practice English in the classroom and in other settings. As regards his professional talents, his Spanish language proficiency is native-like and his planning and… read more
(Excellent
)
12/12/2017
Left by Workawayer (Brett) for host
I spent a month in Florencia and I had the time of my life. Everyone at the institute is really nice and they are always inviting the volunteers to a finca, a river or out for drinks. The apartment is nice and you get to practice your Spanish with Rocío the girl living there.
The classes are great and usually pretty small so it’s not… read more
The classes are great and usually pretty small so it’s not… read more
13/12/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia & Yacine)
Lucia is great professional! As soon as we met her at the airport we knew that she was going to do an amazing job in the Academy. Her kindness and warmheartedness were key to connect with both the students and the staff in the ANS.
She has outstanding Spanish language skills and was always ready to help with both teaching and assisting local… read more
She has outstanding Spanish language skills and was always ready to help with both teaching and assisting local… read more
(Excellent
)
13/12/2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucia & Yacine) for host
The experience I lived in Florencia was one of the best of my life.
When I arrived, Diego, Mònica and Dayro came to the airport to welcome and drive me home. I was immediately surrounded by a warming group of people eager to meet me and make me feel comfortable.
The appartment is bright and equipped with anything you need. It includes an… read more
When I arrived, Diego, Mònica and Dayro came to the airport to welcome and drive me home. I was immediately surrounded by a warming group of people eager to meet me and make me feel comfortable.
The appartment is bright and equipped with anything you need. It includes an… read more
09/09/2017
Left by Workawayer (Alan) for host
Such a good experience!
I had a great time working here. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The teaching was fun and the students were awesome and really keen to learn. The accommodation was fantastic a room in a lovely shared apartment. Florencia itself is surrounded with beautiful mountains and rivers & the cost of living there is also… read more
I had a great time working here. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The teaching was fun and the students were awesome and really keen to learn. The accommodation was fantastic a room in a lovely shared apartment. Florencia itself is surrounded with beautiful mountains and rivers & the cost of living there is also… read more
01/09/2017
Left by Workawayer (Danica ) for host
I had such an incredible time volunteering here that I wish I could have stayed longer and would definitely love to return in the future. It felt like one big family here and the people here are some of the nicest I've met.
Everyone here, both the teachers and students, were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home in Florencia. This was my… read more
Everyone here, both the teachers and students, were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home in Florencia. This was my… read more
05/08/2017
Left by Workawayer (Brianna) for host
This was one of my favorite memories of a year traveling! I had such a positive experience here thanks to family & friends, so much so that I wish I could've stayed another month! It felt almost like being the guest of close family friends, as everyone always went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and entertained.
For example,… read more
For example,… read more
27/06/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Brianna)
Brianna was an English Teaching Fellow for a month. She is an easygoing, fun and brilliant person. She has great teaching skills and was able to adapt to the Institute's atmosphere quickly. Brianna also speaks Spanish very well and she worked both as a teaching assistant with local teachers and also as a teacher with several groups of… read more
(Excellent
)
02/08/2017
Left by Workawayer (Annina) for host
It was an amazing time in Florencia! All the people from the Academy are so kind and you feel like in a big family. You're not only teaching there, but making new great friends, discovering new places and trying delicious food. I really enjoyed this time and can definitely recommend this workaway.
27/06/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Annina)
Annina spent 4 weeks with us, contributing to the education of all our students. She is a very kind person and she quickly adapted to our working environment.
She was in charge of teaching both young students and adults, and did a very good job. Our students and us will always be grateful for her help!
We wish you the best, dear Annina!
She was in charge of teaching both young students and adults, and did a very good job. Our students and us will always be grateful for her help!
We wish you the best, dear Annina!
(Excellent
)
27/07/2017
Left by Workawayer (Sam & Georgia) for host
We had an excellent experience in Florencia, it was tough to leave!
The city is surrounded by jungle and rivers, there is plenty to see and do, and our hosts went out of their way to take us places. The nightlife in Florencia is fun, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants to explore.
The accommodation was great, we had a room to ourselves… read more
The city is surrounded by jungle and rivers, there is plenty to see and do, and our hosts went out of their way to take us places. The nightlife in Florencia is fun, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants to explore.
The accommodation was great, we had a room to ourselves… read more
27/07/2017
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
You will not be disappointed with your experience here in Florencia! I'm not really sure where to start with this feedback because there's so many good things to say! I was there for 4 weeks and to start off with (if you go soon, before she moves home...) you get to live with THE BEST roommate in the apartment named Rocio. She is so sweet and… read more
27/06/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex became a member of our family as soon as we met her! She is a lovely, kind, fun, brilliant and professional woman. Although she did not stay for a long period with us, those 3 weeks were enough to realize that she is an amazing teacher and a great friend. Her lesson planning was awesome. She carefully developed the activities for her classes… read more
(Excellent
)
27/06/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was part of our team for about 1 month. He is a great person. We had the chance to get to know him as an outgoing, fun, friendly, responsible and organized professional.
Daniel was both an assistant and a teacher in several courses. His Spanish level is outstanding, he was able to communicate with all of us fluently. He demonstrated… read more
Daniel was both an assistant and a teacher in several courses. His Spanish level is outstanding, he was able to communicate with all of us fluently. He demonstrated… read more
(Excellent
)
27/06/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrina & Ella)
Kat & Ella volunteered with us for about a month as EFL teaching assistants and did a great job with our students. They were enthusiastic and helped students from all groups to keep motivation levels high during their learning process.
Thank you girls for being so kind and for contributing to the development of our region by teaching this… read more
Thank you girls for being so kind and for contributing to the development of our region by teaching this… read more
(Very good
)
17/04/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Donal)
Donal was part of our team for almost 2 months. He is an amazing person. During the time he was with us we could get to know him as a fun, friendly, honest, responsible and organized professional.
Donal was both an assistant and a teacher in several courses. His Spanish level is very good. He has strong group management skills and he has the… read more
Donal was both an assistant and a teacher in several courses. His Spanish level is very good. He has strong group management skills and he has the… read more
(Excellent
)
01/04/2017
Left by Workawayer (Donal) for host
Hola,
Well I can only reiterate what Bonny has said below, we were volunteering together the entire time I was there, I ended up spending 6 weeks in Florencia, longer than I had planned. I enjoyed teaching there, there students were a blast and really nice and fun to work with. The host family were so warm and welcoming and kind, thanks again so… read more
Well I can only reiterate what Bonny has said below, we were volunteering together the entire time I was there, I ended up spending 6 weeks in Florencia, longer than I had planned. I enjoyed teaching there, there students were a blast and really nice and fun to work with. The host family were so warm and welcoming and kind, thanks again so… read more
03/04/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Bonny)
Dear Bonny:
It was a tremendous honor to have you as an English language teaching fellow. We were fortunate to host you not just for two weeks -as planned- but for two months! As soon as you arrived you adapted quickly to the atmosphere. We all value your dedication and eagerness to contribute to our educational project. Students were always… read more
It was a tremendous honor to have you as an English language teaching fellow. We were fortunate to host you not just for two weeks -as planned- but for two months! As soon as you arrived you adapted quickly to the atmosphere. We all value your dedication and eagerness to contribute to our educational project. Students were always… read more
(Excellent
)
29/03/2017
Left by Workawayer (Bonny) for host
I don’t even know where to start … what a stellar experience this has been!! I am leaving heart and head full of wonderful memories and cannot stress enough how good Florencia and the family have been to me. Teaching English to Colombian students so eager to learn, seeing them improve by the day, exchanging our different cultures and getting to… read more
20/03/2017
Left by Workawayer (Matt & Hyemin) for host
Our stay here couldn't have gone any better. We enjoyed every minute of being here. The family and staff were very welcoming and kind, and if we had any problems or needed anything they were always happy to help. The students were lovely and very willing to learn. Also they were really interested in getting to know us and our different… read more
20/03/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt & Hyemin)
Matt and Hyemin were at the ANS Institute for about a month. They were always willing to help and they got involved in the educational project quickly. Our students, our teachers and the administrative staff were very happy to meet them. They are both organized, responsible, friendly and warm-hearted.
Guys, we are grateful for your contributions… read more
Guys, we are grateful for your contributions… read more
(Excellent
)
15/03/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Austyn)
Austyn, we are very glad you felt at home during your stay in Florencia. Although your time in our Institution was not very long, it was enough to realize that you are a very charismatic and caring person. Your teaching skills were valued by all the members of our community and we are all very grateful for your support!
We wish you the best for… read more
We wish you the best for… read more
(Excellent
)
22/02/2017
Left by Workawayer (Austyn) for host
From the moment I arrived in Florencia, I felt at home. The family and friends of the family were beyond welcoming -- even inviting me to trips to the river, lunches at their homes, out for dinner/drinks/dancing... They are truly beautiful people. I lived with another volunteer teacher and an amazing Colombian chica. The staff and students at… read more
15/03/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa & Matt)
Our dear Mel, it was great hosting you for the 3 months you were with us, sharing with our teachers, students and family. Your were an outstanding teacher during the time you were here and the feedback from both students and teachers was always positive. Your enthusiasm and your spark had a great impact in our lives. You are a very respectful,… read more
(Excellent
)
16/02/2017
Left by Workawayer (Melissa & Matt) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was definitely the best. I stayed here for 3 months volunteering in all the classrooms. My experience was more than I could have dreamed of. The family and students welcomed me with open hearts and arms and more. I arrived in Colombia for the first time and went straight to Florencia without any idea of… read more
05/11/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
María fue grandioso contar con tu presencia, recuerda que siempre seras bienvenida, ahora eres parte de nuestra familia y una vocera en el mundo, cuenta les acerca de nosotros, lo que viviste y lo que aprendiste.... nosotros haremos lo mismo, un abrazo FAMILY ANS.
(Excellent
)
28/10/2016
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
I stayed in Florencia for about two weeks volunteering at the academy. The students were so sweet and curious about life in the U.S. Many of them were a bit timid at first to speak English, but once they heard me speak Spanish, they gained a bit more confidence :-). The teachers were also very welcoming and approachable. I volunteered 6 days a… read more
24/08/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)
Paulin te acabas de ir y ya todos te extrañamos mucho, te agradecemos por cada momento compartido con los chicos y con nosotros tu nuevos amigos, en nombre de Yennifer, Diego, Monica, Ede, Checho, the owners y yo te queremos decir que siempre seras bienvenida en nuestros hogares, en la academia y en nuestra ciudad............... pensar que no… read more
(Excellent
)
16/08/2016
Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host
Ahora se acaba mi tiempo acá en Florencia y aún no puedo realizar que no veré a la gente en mucho tiempo más. Los niños, profesores de la academia y los que conocí aparte tomaron una gran parte de mi corazón que jamás olvidaré. El tiempo fue muy intenso y aprendí mucho de la cultura colombiana que es muy diferente que en los lugares turísticos.… read more
13/08/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Layla)
Hey there¡
We will miss u Layla,,,,, all student miss you, nice moment we had and we hope that one day u dicide to come back, remember you have a family here.
Take care.
We will miss u Layla,,,,, all student miss you, nice moment we had and we hope that one day u dicide to come back, remember you have a family here.
Take care.
(Excellent
)
27/07/2016
Left by Workawayer (Layla) for host
I am just finishing two week stay with the Acdemy in Florencia and I will be so sad to leave! I feel part of an extended family here, everyone has been so welcoming and taken me out on trips to see some of the beautiful countryside as well as inviting me to lunches and to try to new food and drink with them. Even though I have been travelling… read more
