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I am currently travelling through Mexico and Central America and would love to volunteer as I work my way through this beautiful part of the world. In my hometown, London, I used to be a journalist but now I work as an English teacher in a secondary school with students aged 11-16. Many of the pupils I teach come from diverse but disadvantaged backgrounds so I am hugely passionate about helping young people learn and grow, particularly when they are given a harder start in life. My teaching qualifications include a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
Having travelled through Mexico in 2022, I speak Spanish to an intermediate level and so a big part of this trip now is to improve my Spanish to develop more fluency. I love the culture and infectious spirit of openness and kindness in Latin America, and I would love to use this trip now to build meaningful connections and relationships in roles that can both challenge and help me grow, while helping support kind, local people and strengthen their communities.
Actualmente estoy viajando por México y Centroamérica y me encantaría ser voluntario mientras me abro camino por esta hermosa parte del mundo. En mi ciudad natal, Londres, solía ser periodista, pero ahora trabajo como profesor de inglés en un instituto con alumnos de 11 a 16 años. Muchos de mis alumnos provienen de entornos diversos pero desfavorecidos, por lo que me apasiona ayudar a los jóvenes a aprender y crecer, especialmente cuando tienen un comienzo difícil en la vida. Mis titulaciones docentes incluyen un Certificado de Posgrado en Educación (PGCE) y la Enseñanza de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera (TEFL).
Tras viajar por México en 2022, tengo un nivel intermedio de español, así que una parte importante de este viaje es mejorar mi español para desarrollar más fluidez. Me encanta la cultura y el contagioso espíritu de apertura y amabilidad de Latinoamérica, y me encantaría aprovechar este viaje para forjar conexiones y relaciones significativas en puestos que puedan desafiarme y ayudarme a crecer, a la vez que ayudo a apoyar a la gente amable y local y a fortalecer sus comunidades.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Fitness
Sustainability
Beach
Animals
Culture
Hiking
Writing
Politics / Social justice
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
Gardening
Events & social
Dancing
Charity work
Cooking & food
Camping
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am a qualified English teacher so would love to use this experience to help others as I travel. Likewise, I am keen to develop and my improve my Spanish so would be keen to take up any opportunity to do this. Soy profesor de inglés cualificada y me encantaría aprovechar esta experiencia para ayudar a otros mientras viajo. Asimismo, me interesa desarrollar y mejorar mi español, así que aprovecharía cualquier oportunidad.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
As a teacher, my key skills involve communication and relationship building. I love to help others and enjoy working with young people to support them through the first steps of life. I am easy going and fun to work with, and I enjoy working as part of a team in which everyone supports and looks out for each other, while having a laugh along the way.
Age
31
What else ...
I am interested in charity work and improving people's life chances through education and social change. Environmental projects are also something I would love to get involved with and learn more about. I am also very interested in sports, politics, languages and food - but ultimately I am keen to give anything a try in which I can help out and learn something new.
Me interesa la caridad y mejorar las oportunidades de vida de las personas mediante la educación y el cambio social. También me encantaría involucrarme en proyectos medioambientales y aprender más sobre ellos. También me interesan mucho los deportes, la política, los idiomas y la gastronomía, pero, en definitiva, estoy dispuesto a probar cualquier cosa en la que pueda ayudar y aprender algo nuevo.
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Driver's licence
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