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17 Apr 2024
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Description
I have an English school in Ilhabela, which is located on the south coast of Brazil.
I live in the same building and the atmosphere is a mixture of a school and a family house by the sea.
We've had many people from different countries through Workaway and other platforms, and it has been a very rich experience.
In 2022 we will also need a lot of help with the house maintenance, mainly painting walls, doors, windows, etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In 2022 help we'll need help with the house maintenance, wall, windows and door painting.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need English native speakers to take part in activities at school and socialize with students. Doing art, cooking, yoga, music lessons, hiking together or even taking students to the supermarket would be fantastic!
We're also looking for some help with the maintenance of the house, such as painting walls, door, windows, gates, furniture, and other jobs around the house.
We live in a central area, with all kinds of facilities around. The Island is a paradise with many waterfalls, beaches, trails to explore during the day. In the evening there are nice bars, cafés, restaurants and live music. You can also practice some yoga, capoeira, stand-up surfing, and all types of water sports.
Breakfast, lunch and an evening snack will be provided during the week. On weekends only breakfast. However, the kitchen is always open for cooking.
Volunteers have free weekends to enjoy the island.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A suite (bedroom and bathroom) in the house, for one guest, with access to the kitchen, laundry and garden.
What else ...
Ilhabela (Portuguese for Beautiful Island) is an archipelago and city situated 4 miles off the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil. The largest island, although commonly called Ilhabela, is officially named Ilha de São Sebastião (St. Sebastian Island). It, the other islands (Búzios, Pescadores and Vitória) and the islets (Cabras, Castelhanos, Enchovas, Figueira, Lagoa and Serraria) make up the municipality of Ilhabela.
The islands in total cover 348 km2.To access the city, one must take a boat or ferry in São Sebastião, as there are no roads which reach it.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
Eloisa was an absolutely wonderful host, in more ways than one. She really respects and understands the essence of workaway, meaning not only a fair work exchange, but also a cultural exchange. On the weekends, she would make sure to do what she could to show me around the… read more
Great teacher, very professional, helpful and creative. She worked with our students and also could share her experience with our teachers. Natalie is really hardworking and covered me for two weeks when I had to travel to São Paulo as my… read more
At the school he was extremely responsible with all tasks, kind and very friendly towards the students and staff, competent, hard-working and I think he discovered his potential to be a teacher. The experience was absolutely positive and for sure he… read more
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Eloisa was an absolutely wonderful host, in more ways than one. She really respects and understands the essence of workaway, meaning not only a fair work exchange, but also a cultural exchange. On the weekends, she would make sure to do what she could to show me around the… read more
Great teacher, very professional, helpful and creative. She worked with our students and also could share her experience with our teachers. Natalie is really hardworking and covered me for two weeks when I had to travel to São Paulo as my… read more
At the school he was extremely responsible with all tasks, kind and very friendly towards the students and staff, competent, hard-working and I think he discovered his potential to be a teacher. The experience was absolutely positive and for sure he… read more
More than helping us with tasks, Ben became part of our family and a dear friend.
He is a very kind person, well organized, very… read more
My time with Eloisa at her English language school has been the highlight of my trip.
From arriving at her front gate and being introduced to her family until my departure I felt totally at ease and welcomed. Both Eloisa and L went beyond reason to look after me and assist me in every way.
Helping with lessons… read more
We were never over worked, made to feel uncomfortable (despite lots of rain sometimes - we got… read more
I was made very welcome and enjoyed the work that was assigned, Eloisa and the girls were very welcoming and willing to include me in their… read more
