Share English, learn Spanish and join a creative cultural project just outside the small town of Acacías, Colombia

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  Description

  Welcome to A Slow Adventure in Colombia
  
  We are a family-run guesthouse, language hub, and cultural project located just outside the small town of Acacías, in the foothills of Colombia’s eastern plains. We're Stig (Norway) and Johana (Colombia), and we started this place after years in corporate jobs – with a shared dream of building something with real purpose.
  
  So we built this place: a space where people come to learn, share, stay, and feel at home – whether they’re students, travelers, locals, or volunteers. It’s not always perfect, but it’s real. Some days are calm. Some are full of dancing, rain, kids, projects, and mangoes. Most days are full of meaning.
  
  Our mission is to:
  - Provide low-cost language classes to students of all ages
  - Offer a welcoming, inspiring place to stay, learn, and grow
  - Create a community where learning happens through language, food, and cultural exchange
  
  This is a social business: part language school, part guesthouse, part gastrobar. We run English and Spanish classes, host cultural events, and welcome guests from near and far. Volunteers are essential to making it all happen - to create a unique learning platform where people can participate free (sponsored), paid or as a volunteer.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Here cultural exchange is not only a side activity – it’s part of everyday life. You’ll be surrounded by Colombian Spanish, local rhythms, family routines, and spontaneous storytelling. You won’t just teach English – you’ll share meals, make jokes, learn local sayings, and discover what life is like beyond the tourist trail.
  
  You’ll gain:
  - A deeper understanding of Colombian culture, hospitality, and community
  - Real-life Spanish practice through daily conversation and shared tasks
  - New teaching and communication skills
  - The chance to explore traditions like llanero cooking, music, and nature walks
  - A new perspective on what learning, helping, and living together can mean
  
  We believe languages open doors – not just to jobs or travel, but to real human connection.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We ask for a minimum stay of 4 weeks, to provide consistency for our students. Work is typically around 15 hours per week, depending on the season and your skills.
  
  Possible tasks include:
  - English teaching and class preparation
  - Supporting workshops and cultural exchanges
  - General maintenance and organization
  - Creative projects: mural painting, music nights, video reels
  - Being a positive presence in a shared home
  
  We’re also developing a small curriculum and teaching method, so we’ll give you a friendly induction if you’ve never taught before. The most important thing? Be open, social, and respectful.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Norwegian: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  We focus on learning by doing – especially through language, food, and community. Volunteers often say they came to teach English, but ended up learning much more: how to cook sancocho, how to ride a horse, how to laugh at their Spanish mistakes, and how to slow down. You’ll speak Spanish with locals, cook with our team, join local events and explore what life is really like in rural Colombia – far from the usual tourist path.
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  Hébergement

  You’ll stay in a shared volunteer dorm (max 3 people) with a private bathroom and fan. The volunteer rooms are on the second floor of the guesthouse, and you’ll have access to:
  - Swimming pool
  - Hammocks and chill areas
  - Outdoor shared kitchen
  - Wi-Fi (Starlink – strong enough for calls and light work)
  - Shared workspace and library
  - Laundry service once a week
  - Restaurant with volunteer discount or meals included for coordinators / extra time volunteering
  
  Private rooms are avalible for extra cost.

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  Autres infos...

  Acacías is a small, vibrant town surrounded by rivers, waterfalls, and farms. The people are warm and curious, and this part of Colombia (El Llano) has a strong cowboy culture, open skies, and a slower pace of life.
  
  We are a short walk from town, but surrounded by green. Local highlights:
  - 2 min to the river
  - 5 min to shops, cafés, karaoke
  - 15 min to fruit market and bus terminal
  - 20 min to central park
  
  Spanish classes are offered at a symbolic price (about $5 USD/class), which helps fund English classes for local students. All teachers are experienced locals, and lessons are tailored to your level.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Yes. We have Starlink internet, airconditioned cowork area and two cozy meeting spaces. For heavy downloads or video editing, local co-working spaces are available in town for a low price.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Sure

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Indeed

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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