Help on an English language camp for kids at an environmental centre in the las Villas Natural Park, Jaén, Spain

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  Description

  We are a project which aims to teach children and young people about the importance of the environment. Set in beautiful natural surroundings, our environmental centre runs programmes for school groups with activities based on the discovery and enjoyment of nature. We also run language immersion camps to teach English to Spanish school groups through fun, outdoor activities.
  Our centre is set in the beautiful natural park of Cazorla, Segura and las Villas (Jaén, Andalusia). We have a team of 9 people (activity leaders and other staff) working with groups of up to 50 children (and their teachers) in 3 to 5 day programmes.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  If you like nature, you´ll love this! Ideal for exploring, trekking, birdwatching ... Our environmental centre is set in the beautiful mountains of Cazorla (Jaén province, Andalusia). You can improve your Spanish surrounded by beautiful, inspiring landscapes and immerse yourself in "real" Spain.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for a native english speaker to help in our residential language immersion camps for school groups, with children from 10 to 16 years old. We teach through activities such as nature walks, outdoor games, craft workshops and theatre.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Shared room in our on-site accommodation.

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  What else ...

  In your free time, there´s plenty to explore around the centre and further afield in the Cazorla, Segura and las Villas Natural Park. Pretty white villages full of history, the world heritage cities of Ubeda and Baeza, and the beautiful, historic city of Granada are all within visiting distance.
  
  Transport is difficult within the natural park, but we can offer transport to Cazorla, from where there is public tranport to Ubeda and Granada.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week