1 / 8

Ver todas las fotos

(34)

actualizado

Enjoy an amazing cultural experience in the beautiful city of Ocotepeque, Honduras

Honduras
Última actividad : 9 may 2026

Información de perfil

Evaluación del anfitrión
90 %
Last replied
6 may 2026
Porcentaje de respuesta
96.3 %
Normalmente responde ≤ 6 dias
Comentarios
59
Correo verificado

Medallas (4)

Regala Workaway

Busca al anfitrión perfecto

Noruega

Experience life in a yurt and create positive change in Eidsfoss, Norway

Francia

Come and help us with outdoor projects in our community near Peyrieu, France

Estados Unidos

(3)

Learn new skills and connect with nature on our family homesteading farm in Hilo, Hawaii

Suiza

Enjoy the mountain air, and join in our family life in Teufen, Switzerland

Eslovenia

(14)

Help us with the slow renovation of our 200 year old house and land in the hilly area close to Soča valley, Slovenia

Francia

(2)

Help a family to be more autonomous concerning energy, water and food in Toulouse, France

Bulgaria

(4)

Come and help us build a dome and create a permaculture food forest in Vratsa, Bulgaria

Chile

(2)

Help with dogs near Pureto Vara, Southern Chile

Portugal

(11)

Helping hands welcome on our farm and small yoga lodge on the coast in Alentejo, Portugal

Uruguay

(2)

Help us with bioconstruction and explore unique Punta Negra, Uruguay

Ver la lista de anfitriones completa

DISPONIBILIDAD

2026

Estancia mínima: 1 mes o más

Ene

Feb

Mar

Abr

May

Jun

Jul

Ago

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dic

¿Qué es esto?

Detalles

Descripción
Hello Workawayer!

Who we are?
We are a family of teachers who have been serving and working for our community since 1998 we are pioneers of the first bilingual school in Ocotepeque Honduras.
Offering an education to children and their families who wants to learn English.
In Honduras all the bilingual schools are very expensive and families cannot afford it. Our mission with the school families is to help out the community to support and run this project with a simbolic payment.
We do not recive any help from the goverment to pay our staff from Honduras.
We also provide scholarship to children with low income and the teachers children Education.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for two volunteers with good values, dedicated, creative, honest and sincere and wants to grow profesionally. English-speaking volunteers from around the world.
Organized and tidy person who takes care of their living space and all the things that we provide.
Who enjoy and share a second language with children and adults aspire to help them improve their English in our school.
This experience offers an opportunity for those who are in training teaching, certificated teachers or young students or have a positive attitude and good skills.
Someone Who can speak German or French or any other language it will helpfull.

About the area: You can go hiking in the mountains in your free time.
We have well maintained paths and beautiful viewpoints, There is alot of coffee plantation to see too.
The school provides a route where you can have the opportunity to learn about all the coffee process.
Ocotepeque is a small town, it has everything you will need here: shops, fresh fruits and vegetables, parks, gym, movie theatre, restaurants, coffee places and delicious street food! Ocotepeque is at the border of El Salvador and Guatemala, so it's easy to continue your travels from here and also travel there during the weekends.

I look forward to hear from you!

Carol
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Compañía para ancianos
Enseñanza
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Ayuda informática
Intereses
Artes escénicas
Bricolaje y manualidades
Mascotas
Dibujo y pintura
Tecnología
Actividades al aire libre
Trabajo de caridad
Vegetariano o vegano
Fitness
Naturaleza
Yoga / bienestar
Arte y diseño
Música
Cultura
Cuidado de plantas
Cocina y alimentación
Idiomas
Acampada
Montaña
Senderismo
Deportes de aventura
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Staying in Ocotepeque is an opportunity to experience a rural honduran town with fruits and vegetables markets everyday. You will get to know a lot of typical honduran food.
There are many opportunities to practice spanish. Ocotepeque is a safe place!
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Monday through Friday we will need your help in our bilingual School for 4 hours assisting teachers.

Saturday – Sunday: YOU WILL HAVE FREE WEEKEND.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
Alojamiento
* A private apartment with bedroom and bath.
*Kitchen with all the necessary supplies.
* We offer and deliver your meals to your place.
Things to do:
*Dress code clean, formal and presentable.
* Please always keep areas you use clean.
* DRINKING OR SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED AROUND THE SCHOOL AREA.
* You will need to CLEAN your room, bathroom ,kitchen ,hallway everyday and change your bed sheets every week.
* Bring your own towel.
* There is a Laundry Mat around the neighborhood.
* You need to clean you room and the apartment too before you leave for the next volunteer.
* Keep your kitchen clean at all times.
*Keep privacy in your house.
*Keep the glass door close.
Algo más...
We have so many beautiful mountains here and it is easy to access Guatemala and El Salvador because our quiet little town is located around a 10 minute drive from the border of El Salvador, and around 25 minutes from the guatemalan border. You will have fun here and it would be an amazing cultural experience for sure!

What you can do in your free time:
There are many tourist attractions in the area which volunteers often travel to, including the Mayan Ruins at Copan, Guisayote Reserva, hot springs in Gracias Lempira, the famous church of Esquipulas (Guatemala), Santa Ana there is Volcano and a lake and La Palma in El Salvador,El Pital the high mountains of El Salvador, Guanaja on the Bay Island, Roatan, Utila ,Yojoa Lake, Pulhapanzak waterfalls and more. Also the mountains around Ocotepeque are nice to hike in. Make sure to bring adequate shoes for this (hiking shoes).

How to get to Ocotepeque:

The nearest airport is in San Salvador, El Salvador (El Salvador International Airport Sait Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez). From there you have to take a bus ($0.60) or Uber to the busterminal de oriente. And from there you take the bus 119 which costs $1.70 and gets you to El Poy (border of Honduras and El Salvador). The bus leaves from 4am to 5pm approximately every 30min. In El Poy you walk across the border and take another bus (15 HNL) or taxi (20 HNL) to Ocotepeque.

From San Pedro there are regular buses – including the Sultana and Congolon. Make sure you tell the company you are going to Ocotepeque and NOT the border.
If you come from Guatemala you will need to get the 'Rutas Orientales'. This route goes through a small town called Esquipulas. From there you can easily get to the border of Honduras and then to Ocotepeque.
Also In Guatemala there are alot turist places like Antigua Guatemala, Río Dulce, Panamá chelines, Atitlan Lake.
Once you have confirmed your place I can send you the google maps location.

The town has private and public health services. If you have your own world traveling insurance it will be helpful.
As a woman make sure to bring a supply of hygienic products, because they are hard to get here.

When you enter to Honduras you are going to have 90 days in the CA-4 Central America area. After the 90 days you can extend your visa.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have Wifi at the house and school. NO SMOKE OR DRINKING IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE HOUSE OR SCHOOL.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Mis animales / mascotas

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 19651867994d

Seguridad Web

Habla con usuarios que han visitado a este anfitrión

+28

Comentarios (34)

13 abr 2026

Dejado por el workawayer (Nico) para el anfitrión

I'm leaving this place with mixed feelings — there was real joy here, but also a lot of frustration and a pinch of sadness.

The children are the absolute highlight. Curious, affectionate, and full of energy — spending time with them was genuinely wonderful, and saying goodbye was hard.

What made the experience difficult is the setup itself: this… read more

(Neutral )

23 mar 2026

Dejado por el workawayer (Spencer) para el anfitrión

I was there for two months and I would recommend this to anyone looking to gain some teaching experience or looking to culturally immerse themselves. The community and surrounding areas are very interesting and I had a great time exploring during my weekends. The bilingual school is full of very nice children and the school itself is very modern.… read more

(Excelente )

12 ene 2026

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sophie)

Sophia
Gracias por tu apoyo y tiempo que dedicaste a nuestro proyecto.
Aprendimos mucho de tus comidas ricas y la paciencia que tuvistes para podernos enseñar tus recetas de cocina.
La felicitamos por su entrega y sus habilidades para poder enseñarle a los niños.
Recomendamos a Sophia en cualquier oportunidad que se le presente ya que ella es un… read more

(Excelente )

31 dic 2025

Dejado por el workawayer (Sophie) para el anfitrión

At first, I wanted to stay for one month. Then I thought, okay, let’s do two – and in the end, I stayed for three months and didn’t want to leave (October–December 2025). This bilingual school run by Ana and Carol was my first stop in Central America, and I think it was the perfect place to start with such a positive experience. I can only… read more recommend everyone to do the same.

In the mornings, I worked in the kindergarten, which opened in September, so at the beginning there were not many children. Over time, however, it grew, which was very nice to see. I helped the kids with their drawings, played Lego with them, helped them with their merienda, and took part in circle time with them. Most of the time everything was in Spanish, but during circle time they also learn English songs and stories, and they get some English input during the tasks they do.
After kindergarten, I received delicious food from María (she helps with the household). Most of the time she cooks typical Honduran food, so you get to learn a lot about Honduran cuisine. :)
After lunch, I prepared the English lessons, which take place from Monday to Wednesday from 3–5 p.m. The first hour is with beginners and the second hour with intermediate to advanced students. Each class has about 6–10 students.
Twice a week, I taught German in the evenings. So if you speak German and would like to teach classes, I think there would be some interested people. I also heard people talking about wanting to learn French, so teaching French classes might be a possibility too.

Working with kids can be exhausting sometimes, haha, but I still enjoyed it a lot. And in the kindergarten, you are never alone – Ana is always there to help you and answer questions.
The afternoon classes were fun too. The students are older (9–30 years), and most of them are eager to learn. Be prepared to listen to a lot of jokes and an incredible number of questions, haha.

In my free time, I went for walks with Ana and Carol, went to the gym, visited nearby cities with friends, went hiking to waterfalls and hot springs, met up with friends, or just relaxed.
It is not necessary to speak Spanish, but it is helpful for the beginners’ class and also very, very helpful for making friends and talking to people in town, since most of them don’t speak English.

The room was great. It is very big, and you can watch beautiful sunsets. :) You also have a kitchen and a bathroom (without a shower). The shower is downstairs in the school, so you can only shower when there are no kids. However, you can sign up at the gym and shower there too (there is even hot water!! :) ). The Wi-Fi in the room is not very good, but downstairs in the school it works well.

All in all, I am very grateful for the experience that Ana, Carol, and María offered me. I learned a lot about Honduran culture, whether it was food, language, traditions, or how life works there.
Ana, Carol, María, and all the other wonderful people I met there – thank you so much! I miss you and am really looking forward to seeing you again! <3

(Excelente )

View all 34 feedbacks

Fotos

Habla con usuarios que han visitado a este anfitrión

+28

Comentarios

Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.

Precisión del perfil:
(4.7)

Intercambio cultural:
(4.9)

Comunicación:
(4.5)

13 abr 2026

Dejado por el workawayer (Nico) para el anfitrión

(Neutral)

23 mar 2026

Dejado por el workawayer (Spencer) para el anfitrión

(Excelente)

12 ene 2026

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sophie)

(Excelente)

31 dic 2025

Dejado por el workawayer (Sophie) para el anfitrión

(Excelente)

30 ago 2025

Dejado por el workawayer (Felizia) para el anfitrión

I spend a wonderful month (Juin 2025) at Carols. You will have your own bedroom and multiple bathrooms, as you will have your room in the school next to Carols house. Carol and her family are VERY friendly and fun thats why I spend a lot of my free time at their house. The supermarket is 10 Meters away, I can really recommend the coconut icecream… read more

(Excelente)

3 ene 2025

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Abby)

Abby:
Gracias por tu tiempo por compartir con nosotros.
Fue una persona muy entegrada a cada actividad que realizaba con nosotros.
Su colaboracion fue de gran apoyo para los niños y para mi.
Muy creativa,ordenada,perseverante y sobre todo inteligente.
Aprendi mucho de ti gracias por ser tan especial espero regreses a Honduras sabes que aca es tu… read more

(Excelente)

9 dic 2024

Dejado por el workawayer (Abby) para el anfitrión

I had a great experience at Carol's for two months! It was my first teaching experience and I must admit it was a very big challenge, but so worth it. The most difficult part was strucuring my lessons since it was a bit unorganized and I was only given a small summary of where the students were at with their learning. So in general, you are mostly… read more

(Excelente)

26 sept 2024

Dejado por el workawayer (Darragh) para el anfitrión

I had a great time in Ocotepeque teaching English. Carol and her family are all very kind and welcoming. This was my first Workaway and my Spanish is a work in progress and everyone was very patient and helped me where I needed it. It was good fun chatting with Carol, Gloria and Maria in the kitchen it definitely helped to improve my Spanish.
The… read more

(Excelente)

6 ago 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Josue)

Josue:
Agradezco mucho por su estadía con nosotros en casa y en el club de Ingles.
Se acoplo rápido al ambiente de la casa, comunicativo e independiente.
El siempre ayudo cuando se le necesitaba. Los alumnos disfrutaron mucho las clases.
Tuve el gusto de caminar y hacer paseos con Josue inteligente y muy organizado.
Esperamos el regrese de nuevo y… read more

(Excelente)

4 ago 2024

Dejado por el workawayer (Josue) para el anfitrión

Words would not be enough to describe my experience with Carol, her family and her English school. She did everything to make me feel comfortable in my experience, gave me the free choice to organize the classes in my own way. The children are very nice and respectful and it is easy to feel comfortable teaching because the environment is very… read more

(Excelente)

26 may 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ali & Aleja jessenia)

Ali y Jessenia son unas personas super tranquilas y generosas siempre dispuestos ayudar y a compartir.
Me apoyaron con las clases de Ingles donde entregaron todos sus conocimientos y mucha paciencia con los niños.
Nos enseñaron mucho de su cultura.
Acompañaron a mi madre a dar caminatas por la comunidad.
Les deseo mucho éxitos y espero volverlos… read more

(Excelente)

24 may 2024

Dejado por el workawayer (Ali & Aleja jessenia) para el anfitrión

Agradecemos mucho a la Sra. Carol y su familia por recibirnos. Ella es profesora de inglés, pero siempre le encantó desarrollar la pequeña escuela y comunicarse con los extranjeros para brindarles a los niños la mejor experiencia educativa. Disfrutamos mucho hablando con ella. conocer a su familia y los estudiantes son educados y motivados para… read more

(Excelente)

19 sept 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Megan) para el anfitrión

Carol and her family welcomed me into their home with kindness and were so accommodating. I enjoyed chatting with Carol and getting to know the rest of the family. We shared great food together, cooked by the fabulous soyla and maria, and we all shared lots of laughter. In my free time, I felt like I could explore and loved doing the hike in my… read more

(Muy Bien)

14 ago 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Becky)

Becky
Gracias por compartir con la familia.
Nos apoyo mucho con el proyecto y en la casa tambien.
Es una excelente colaborado y hace unos postres deliciosos.
Estuvimos felices con la compañia de ella le deseo lo mejor en su vida y no olvide este pais tan bonito Honduras.

(Excelente)

20 may 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Becky) para el anfitrión

This was a great workaway for me, I learnt a lot about teaching (I had little experience teaching prior to this), was able to practice my Spanish a lot and really enjoyed spending time with Carol and her family. I especially enjoyed spending time with Carol's mother who is an incredibly funny and warm person. I only spent this short 2 weeks in… read more

(Excelente)

21 abr 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Marina) para el anfitrión

I had a wonderful time here <3 Carol, Gloria, Maria and Camila really welcomed me like a part of their family and I would’ve stayed longer if I had more time. They also gave me way more than “the contract” on Workaway said, I definitely felt welcomed like a real family here. They are really generous. Thanks for welcoming me in your home, treating… read more

(Excelente)

16 mar 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión

I volunteered here for six weeks, from February to March 2020. It was an excellent experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys experiencing new cultures and working with children. I’m very grateful to Carol for the opportunity.

The school – the kids are from kindergarten age up to 18. The class sizes are very small but the… read more kids can be quite loud so be prepared to get interrupted a lot! However please do not let this put you off, they are motivated and keen to learn. I really enjoyed teaching them, even though I had limited teaching experience beforehand. Timetables and lesson plans change at very short notice but as long as you’re relaxed and flexible this shouldn’t be a problem for you. As school finishes at 12.40 every day you have plenty of free time.

The set-up – we lived in a volunteer house which was one block away from the school and Carol’s house. Carol and her family are very kind and welcoming and will help you out with anything you need during your stay. Rosita’s food is delicious and healthy and the portions are generous!

Volunteer house – this is spacious and comfortable by Central American standards. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and we had reliable high-speed broadband. Occasionally the water cut out for a few hours but it was quickly fixed each time. Whenever we needed the house to be cleaned we asked Carol and she sent someone round.

The town – Ocotepeque is a small-ish town surrounded by mountains. It is small enough that you can walk everywhere, but big enough to be able to buy nearly everything you might need. We went and sunbathed in the park every afternoon and as we were the only foreigners in town we had lots of chance encounters with locals who came up to chat to us. The local people are friendly and kind, although if you are a woman you may get stared at whilst walking in the street (although no more than in many other parts of the world). It feels very safe, although just to be careful I tried to stick to the main streets when I was on my own.

Activities – we joined Genesis gym across town. There is a cinema around the corner called Colicinema – follow them on Facebook to find out what films they’re showing. We attended the Iglesia Bautista in Sinuapa, which is about a 20 minute walk away. They gave us an incredibly warm welcome and we went on some really fun and interesting trips with them. We also went on a couple of hikes with Carol into the mountains, which were beautiful.

Learning Spanish – you will teach in English (if you teach the older kids) but if you would like to learn Spanish you will have plenty of opportunities to do so with the friendly people you bump into, other teachers and Carol’s family.

(Excelente)

16 mar 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Jan) para el anfitrión

To start with, I had an awesome time in Honduras. From the very beginning until the end, I always felt welcomed by the family.

I arrived through San Salvador and thereafter spent about two months with Carol and her family in Ocotepeque. The small town that is located right at the border to El Salvador and Guatemala is very safe. In contrast to… read more the overall rumor of Honduras being dangerous, the city is really a nice place to stay. Walking around in the night, going for a run in the morning or napping in the park: none of those options ever brought any danger to us. The city is really nice and quiete. There is not too much to do. But it has everything you need: some grocery stores, a park, two gyms, a small football/basketball court, artificial courts, churches etc. Luckily, I never had to use medical assistance but I saw some pharmacies as well as doctors.

Besides the nice town, the family and the entire Hondurian societe is very warm, welcoming and friendly. Ocotepeque was a great start for us volunteers. We were welcomed very quickly and warmly. The Hondurians were always willing to help us, chat with us in Spanish and were very interested in us foreigners (there is barely any tourism there). If anyone is looking for a language and culture exchange, he/she is going to find it there.

The school life itself is also very relaxed. The kids are very nice and fun. They really like us foreigners and are interested in learning English (most of the time; they are still ordinary school kids). The daily life is also very relaxed. We tought every day between 8 and 12:40 but most of the times had large enough breakes to even go to the gym. School itself is a quiete relaxed environment and you will find lots of freedom in how you want to teach. Sometimes the timetable changes on short notice and you have to be able to act spontaneously and embrace a large part of the Latinamerican culture: a different perception of timings and plans.

After school we had the delicious local food provided by the family and the rest of the day was off. We usually spent 3 hours in the park or went with some friends we made their to pick mangos, sugar cane processing or to church. We also went to hike the sorrounding moutains, made short trips to smaller villages in the mountains by motorbike and car. The very flexible time schedules usually also enable very well to do weekend trips. We went for instance to Copan Ruinas, which are a must.

Overall, deciding to go volunteering in Ocotepeque is a great choice!

(Excelente)

29 nov 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Trent)

Trent
Desde el momento de su entreviste supe que era una persona con un gran corazón.
Joven con mucha dedicacion a su voluntariado y entrega total con los estudiantes.
Respetuoso cada momento y muy interesado en conocer la cultura Hondureña su comida favorita las enchiladas de Rosita.
Esperamos poder tenerlo de nuevo en nuestra casa sabes que te… read more

(Excelente)

18 nov 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Trent) para el anfitrión

I spent 5 months here and was able to gain a deep appreciation for the local culture. As a volunteer at the school, I was often given a glance into a number of cultural festivals and events. Often the students would do cultural fairs, showing off food and stories and dancing of the historical and present local culture. This was by far the most… read more

(Excelente)

19 nov 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Karel)

Karel una persona maravillosa su estadía y su desempeño como maestro en nuestro Centro Educativo fue de mucho aprendizaje para nuestros alumnos.
Es responsable y sobre todo educado sincero y honesto.
Gracias por acompañarme a subir las montañas y tu motivación por conocer de nuestra cultura.
Espero verte pronto que sigas alegrando a los demás así… read more

(Excelente)

15 nov 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Karel) para el anfitrión

I stayed nearly 3 months at Carol’s school and what a great experience this has been. At first I wasn’t really sure what I could contribute but after spending a day in front of the class I knew this was exactly where I needed to be.

The staff at the school is very helpful and they also have a lot of material to work with. The classes are small… read more

(Excelente)

21 sept 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tristan)

Tristan fue voluntario por un buen periodo de tiempo en nuestro colegio aca en Honduras.
Muy respetuoso atento y sobre todo exigente con sus alumnos.
Le gustaba que los alumnos aprendieran mucho el se adapto rapido a la cultura Hondureña.
Para nosotros Trent fue como parte de nuestra familia y esperamos volver a verlo algun dia.
Saludos… read more

(Excelente)

22 sept 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Tristan) para el anfitrión

The experience at the school was amazing as I learnt a lot about myself and from local people who live in this small hondurian town. Indeed, this was my first teaching experience and I felt a big support from Carol and her team and also the student were great too (nice, respectful and with the willing of learn).
I felt completely that I was part… read more

(Excelente)

21 sept 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Willem)

Willem fue un maestro voluntario de nuestro Centro Educativo aca en Honduras fue responsable y paciente queremos agradecer por brindar su tiempo a los niños y jovenes de este pueblo Ocotepeque.

(Excelente)

5 feb 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Willem) para el anfitrión

Of my 9 weeks in Honduras, I spent about 7 in Ocotepeque, teaching English until the schoolyear's end. I very much enjoyed my time there, and I'm sure that - with the right attitude - anyone would. The sporadic lack of creature comforts (such as temporary water cut-offs) and the sometimes haphazard way in which the school was organized (mostly… read more

(Muy Bien)

15 jun 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Emirhan) para el anfitrión

It was and excellent and incredible experience to work with them, Carol's and her family and collegues did their best for us, do not hesitate to contact them, thet are very helpful.
Fue un gran placer a trabajar con ellos, y Carol y su familia nos ayudaron mucho, no eviten para contactarlos porfavor, son maravillosos.

Muchas gracias,
Saludos,

(Excelente)

16 nov 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (SARA) para el anfitrión

My experience here was eye-opening and truly amazing. This trip was my first time traveling out the U.S. alone. I was anxious about safety, as well as my ability to communicate with others due to my very low level of Spanish speaking skills. But from the first day I arrived I was welcomed by Carol, the other local teachers, and the 2 other… read more volunteers who took me under their wing and showed me around the small city of Ocotepeque, relieving me of many of my worries. The media unfortunately inaccurately portrays this country. Although it is important to always be aware of your surroundings, Ocotepeque is a VERY safe city. Not once did I feel in any kind of danger.

However, keep in mind Ocotepeque is also a very small city. It is not a tourist spot, and there is not many things to do within the city. The teaching duties end around 1:30 every day, but there is a local refugee shelter down the road who are in desperate need of volunteers (it serves immigrant families and children traveling through Honduras on their way to Mexico/U.S.) I strongly encourage future volunteers to make friends with the locals. Jorge (the son of one of the teachers) plays soccer/futbol on weekly basis and welcomes anyone to join them. Victor the security guard across the street loves meeting new people, and often stops by the house to chat, which will inevitably develop your Spanish skills. There are many tourist attractions "close by" (about 6-8 hours) and relatively easy to get to by bus (Antigua, Mayan Ruins, Lake Atitlan).

As far as the actual school, I was surprised by the students levels of English. Despite my inability to speak Spanish I was able to effectively communicate with all my students. Carol welcomes volunteers with all types of backgrounds and does not necessarily require teaching experience. Keep that in mind and be aware that there will not be a lot of training. There are books, one teacher book with corresponding student work books, provided for each class. You have the option to just stick to the work book which pretty much spells out the lesson plans. For aspiring teachers this is a great opportunity to be creative and test out different lesson plans, projects, practice classroom management and grading. Be patient with yourself and the students. PLEASE follow through with your time commitment, however long it may be. When volunteers leave early it is the students who suffer.
Working here opens your eyes to 3rd world living, cultural differences, and so much more! It is an invaluable experience you will never forget.
Feel free to message me with any other questions!

(Excelente)

27 sept 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Maud) para el anfitrión

Consulta nuestra política de comentarios para saber por qué no se muestra esta opinión

(Malo)

31 oct 2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Lewis) para el anfitrión

I am a 21 year old UK traveller and I have to say I couldn't be more delighted with my 3 months here. prior to my arrival, I was concerned about safety and I knew 0.1% Spanish so of course nerves were inevitable. From the moment I arrived, those concerns were lifted as I was kindly welcomed by the family and Nick an OG volunteer.
The set up of… read more

(Excelente)

30 oct 2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lewis)

Lewis is positive, hard-working and open-minded. He contributed teaching English and physical education at our school. He is not only very nice person but also amazing and responsible teacher. He always knows how to find the bright side! I can heartily recommend Lewis for the future positions!

(Excelente)

30 oct 2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Klaudia & Anna)

Klaudia was teaching English and French at our school in Honduras. She was a volunteer coordinator, as well. She is a great teacher as she is very smart, proffessional and organized. We always knew we could count on her. She is cheerful, reliable and very responsible. She has the ability to adopt very quickly, too. She was very supportive to us,… read more

(Excelente)

30 oct 2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nick)

Nick was teaching English and physical education at our school for a year. He is very intelligent, responsible, helpful and easy-going person with a good sense of humor! We could always count on him. He took care of children and he made sure they learn more and more every day. He has the ability to adopt very quickly, too. He was very supportive… read more

(Excelente)

30 oct 2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gabriel)

Gabriel contributed teaching French and English at our school. He helped us with the school's website, too. He is a great, open-minded and helpful person. He is very responsible and adapts quickly. He always knew how to mantain discipline in class! I can heartily recommend Gabriel for the future positions.

(Excelente)

27 oct 2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bertrand)

Bertrand was teaching English and French in Honduras in the period of 3 months. He is very reliable, responsible and we alsways knew we cant count on him. He took care of children and he made sure they learn more and more every day. He has the ability to adopt very quickly, too. He was very supportive to us, his collegues and all the students. He… read more

(Excelente)

22 sept 2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Bertrand) para el anfitrión

Careful!!! You will get attached to the kids! They are so motivated and fun. It was actually hard to leave Ocotepeque. I wish I coud stay longer. It was a wonderful experience; I could teach English and French. Surprisingly, some students already possess a very high level of English therefore I had to plan the lessons accordingly; which add some… read more

(Excelente)

27 may 2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Caitriona & Ken) para el anfitrión

Our time teaching in the school was such a positive and fun experience. We learned so much about the education system in Honduras and got to know the lovely teachers and students that make that school a great place for learning. Carol and her family have put in a huge effort to make a bilingual education affordable for many families, and we as… read more

(Excelente)

25 may 2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caitriona & Ken)

Caitriona & Ken
Ellos estuvieron aca en Honduras por un tiempo de tres meses en nuestro Centro Educativo ellos son tranquilos,educados e interesados porque los alumnos aprendan mucho.
Son personas responsable y profesionales.
Gracias por apoyar nuestro proyecto.

(Excelente)

21 nov 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Selwyn)

(Excelente)

17 abr 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Selwyn) para el anfitrión

I spent three and a half months here a new experience for me. I enjoyed getting involved in the school activities and doing things that I could not Imagined before. Sharing a volunteer house with the other volunteers was great. Living near Carol and Alba Gloria was good too enjoying their support and well intention-ed friendliness which I become… read more

(Muy Bien)

21 nov 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laetitia)

Laetitia
Muy dedicada a sus responsabilidades ella tiene preocupacion porque quiere que sus alumnos aprendan mucho.
Es muy responsable le gusta trabajar con el reloj y es muy puntual.
Gracias por apoyar a nuestros alumnos con el Ingles ella le gusta que los niños sean obedientes y sobre todo que aprendan a convivir.

(Excelente)

13 nov 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Laetitia) para el anfitrión

I have just finish volonteering here and what an amazing experience!!
The children are amazing, very skilled and smart, and sooo funny!! It was a real pleasure to wake up every morning !! The teachers are also very friendly and creative!!

I learnt a lot about teaching which is really diferent than in Europe, the school always has amazing… read more

(Excelente)

21 nov 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabella)

Isabella
Una persona muy confiable y sobre todo ella se entrega de corazon y hace su trabajo con amor y dedicacion.
Fue muy alegre tenerla en nuestra casa ya que fue facil la adaptacion de ella en nuestra ciudad.
Le encantaba caminar por las montañas y muy cariñosa con los animales.
Nos encataba salir y tener buenas platicas la extrañamos… read more

(Excelente)

19 oct 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Isabella) para el anfitrión

My time in Ocotepeque was amazing! The kids are adorable and so sweet, the relationships I formed with them are ones that I will never forget. Carol is wonderful as well, she always made sure that I was comfortable and happy, and helped me learn the best ways to help the students learn. Ocotepeque is a beautiful town nestled in the mountains, with… read more

(Excelente)

21 nov 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sandrine)

Sandrine.
Una chica con un buen corazón fue poco tiempo que estuvo con nostoros pero ayudo mucho con su ingles a los niños.
Se adapto a nuestra cultura rapidamente y fue muy respetuosa con la familia.

(Excelente)

18 ago 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Sandrine) para el anfitrión

Hello ! I spent three month teaching in Ocotepeque and had a great experience. The school is an excellent place to build relationship with the kids and also the other teachers, working here could be really challenging but undoubtedly worth the reward. The accommodation is clean and spacious , sharing the house with the other volunteers was… read more

(Excelente)

21 nov 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gabrielle)

Gaby
Una verdadera maestra muy entregada en su trabajo y en especial con los niños.
Una alegria de tenerla en nuestra casa una persona muy alegre y sobre todo le encanta cocina muy rico.
Una profesional que da gusto de haberla tenido con nosotros.

(Excelente)

20 jul 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Gabrielle) para el anfitrión

I stayed 3 months in Ocotepeque teaching. The experience was really interesting for me and gave me the opportunity to learn a lot about the hondurian culture and to teach in another country than Canada.
Everyone was very welcoming : my students, people from the village, Carol and her family... I also had fun with the other volunteers that were… read more

(Excelente)

21 nov 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anthony)

Anthony
Muy contenta de haberlo tenido en nuestra organizacion.
Organizado y dispuesto a colaborar en cada momento.
Responsable y muy respetuoso.

(Excelente)

23 may 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Anthony) para el anfitrión

I spent three months teaching here...and what an experience it was! Teaching full time in Ocotepeque was somewhat demanding, but undoubtedly worth the reward. Building relationships with the kids and the wider community was the real prize here. Also a great opportunity to practice Spanish.
The accommodation is ample, plenty of space and… read more

(Excelente)

17 mar 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mary)

Mary was a pleasure to have both as a friend here and as a full time teacher. Her personality put a smile on the students' faces, and her creativity helped brighten the school. Mary won't look for a reason to complain, but rather will complete a task efficiently. She adjusted to the culture here in Ocotepeque very well, and we will certainly… read more

(Excelente)

22 dic 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Mary) para el anfitrión

I stayed in Ocotepeque for 3 months and had a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed teaching at the school and spending time getting to know Carol and her family. They are incredible hosts, they make you feel so welcome and will always do anything to help you out. The house is clean and spacious and the traditional Honduran food is delicious.… read more

(Excelente)

17 mar 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Thiessart & Ballouard)

Emily and Charles did so much for our school. They put everything they had into all their projects, and did more than just teach at the school. They involved themselves with all the goings on of the school, and contributed greatly. The relationships they formed not only with the children at the school, but with their parents and the community,… read more

(Excelente)

15 mar 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Thiessart & Ballouard) para el anfitrión

The best experience ever ! We taught 6 month at the the school and now its like a second family !

It's more than a school, you feel like at home with Carol, Gloria and the lovely cooker Rosita. Kids are so lovable and fun. You teach them but at the end they teach you much more and we felt so sad to leave them.. You teach some science, social… read more

(Excelente)

9 ago 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Clement) para el anfitrión

I stayed 6 months to volunteer at this school. It was an amazing and rewarding experience. I taught French and English courses. They trusted me and gave me the opportunity to become a teacher.
Carol is a very nice and fun director. Her and her family pay a lot of attention to the volunteers and give us great accomodation : good food, and each… read more

(Excelente)

31 dic 2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jordan)

(Excelente)

11 jun 2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Joshua)

Josh taught at our school for 7 months and was awesome. Hard worker, reliable, and low-maintenance. The students loved him and learned a lot during his time here. He's also your go-to guy for parties and fun on the weekend. Take this man in!

(Excelente)

9 jun 2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Joshua) para el anfitrión

Stayed at the school for 6 months and had a great time teaching at this school. Accommodation and food are basic Honduran fare, but the family makes sure you're taken care of and treats volunteers like family. Ocotepeque is a friendly town and pretty close to anywhere you may want to visit in Central America. I've made many lifelong friends… read more

(Excelente)

20 nov 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Julien) para el anfitrión

I stayed 2 weeks and a half with the family and 5 others volunteers, most of them on long term (a year) and it was an enjoyable experience. I regret I couldn't stay longer as I was at the end of my trip and more time constrained, so it was difficult to get any real achievements but still. Will probably try again in the future on a longer… read more

(Muy Bien)

Para comentar, asegúrate de iniciar una sesión y estar online.

Alojamiento con familias, voluntariado y vacaciones trabajando en Honduras Alojamiento con familias, voluntariado y vacaciones trabajando en América central Centro educativo Honduras

Enjoy an amazing cultural experience in the beautiful city of Ocotepeque, Honduras

Información de perfil

Evaluación del anfitrión

Last replied

Porcentaje de respuesta

Comentarios

Correo verificado

Medallas (4)

Busca al anfitrión perfecto

DISPONIBILIDAD

Detalles

Descripción

Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

Intereses

Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

Proyectos con niños

Ayuda

Idiomas

Alojamiento

Algo más...

Un poco más de información

Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

Mis animales / mascotas

Habla con usuarios que han visitado a este anfitrión

Comentarios (34)

Fotos

Habla con usuarios que han visitado a este anfitrión

Comentarios