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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
10 Apr 2024
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Description
I am a Dutch woman (57) that has already lived 29 years in Costa Rica & Panama now. I have a Master in development economics and in Teaching Spanish as a second language. I have built a nice business with (small) Spanish schools & Hostels in 2 places in Costa Rica and 2 in Panama. In Bocas del Toro we need help in the reception and sometimes we have projects in painting, fixing or improving our building and garden. If you want to work with us, it is important that you already speak Spanish at at least A2 level and you are older than 25. If not, please don't write us.
If you have a specific skill that you would like to use, let me know and maybe it fits in with our business. We have a great, international work ambience and you can improve your Spanish & English and also have a window on the local, Caribbean island culture, while helping us!
See you soon,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
By working with us you can learn Spanish and local culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Volunteer tasks could consist of one of / or a combination of below activities:
- help maintain the hostel clean and organized.
- reception desk
- help clients with tour information
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I like to practise French, German and Portuguese.
Accommodation
A shared room in the hostel (depending on availability) with max 3 persons per room. We have a very well equipped large kitchen and lots of spaces to hang out (4 hammocks) and tables to study.
What else ...
Our hostel is located in the center of this little Caribbean town. It is easy to get to the beaches and jungles that surround us by bike and local buses. Surfing and diving are really awesome here. We have kayaks that you use without cost.
Each last Sunday of the month you can do a free clean-up dive (if you are a certified diver).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a quiet space with lots of spaces to be alone, we have free coffee and tea and of course; very good, reliable Wifi. I am teaching online myself so I make sure Wifi is always working; we rent out rooms by day, week or month for very reasonable prices or when you can do volunteer work, for free of course.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
21 hours per week
Feedback (10)
Feedback
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Accuracy of profile:
(4.7)
Cultural exchange:
(4.7)
Communication:
(4.4)
Anyway, I recommend… read more
Ingrid es una persona bella, super activa, curiosa y nos tomó en cuenta para actividades extra oficiales como workshops en el pueblo… read more
Her main duties included hostel reception, taking reservations and checking guests in and out, managing external agency bookings and enquiries and ensuring that the hostel ran smoothly.
She controlled the cash flow… read more
