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Work & Volunteering: Spanish phrases for travel

What Spanish phrases do I need for Work & Volunteering while travelling?

24 real words and phrases from the HolaRuta flashcard corpus get you through "Work & Volunteering" while travelling in Latin America.

Words & phrases

  • „Busco voluntariado." — I'm looking for volunteer work.
  • „Quiero trabajar a cambio de alojamiento." — I want to work in exchange for accommodation.
  • „¿Necesitan ayuda en el hostel?" — Do you need help at the hostel?
  • „¿Cuántas horas al día?" — How many hours a day?
  • „¿Cuáles son las tareas?" — What are the tasks?
  • „¿Es pagado o voluntario?" — Is it paid or unpaid?
  • „¿Está incluido el alojamiento?" — Is accommodation included?
  • „¿Está incluida la comida?" — Is food included?
  • „¿Puedo hacer un día de prueba?" — Can I do a trial day?
  • „¿Cuándo empiezo?" — When do I start?
  • „¿Necesito un permiso de trabajo?" — Do I need a work permit?
  • „¿Necesito una visa para eso?" — Do I need a visa for that?
  • „Puedo dar clases de inglés." — I can teach English.
  • „¿Hacemos un intercambio de idiomas?" — Shall we do a language exchange?
  • „¿Hay buen wifi para trabajar?" — Is there good wifi for working?
  • „Soy nómada digital." — I'm a digital nomad.
  • „¿Hay un coworking aquí?" — Is there a coworking space here?
  • „Aquí está mi currículum." — Here is my CV.
  • „Tengo experiencia con este trabajo." — I have experience with this work.
  • „¿Me puede dar una referencia?" — Can you give me a reference?
  • „¿Hay un contrato?" — Is there a contract?
  • „Quiero trabajar en una finca." — I want to work on a farm.
  • „Trabajo en un proyecto de una ONG." — I work on an NGO project.
  • „Quiero ayudar en el refugio de animales." — I want to help at the animal shelter.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "I'm looking for volunteer work." in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "Busco voluntariado.". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

How do you say "I want to work in exchange for accommodation." in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "Quiero trabajar a cambio de alojamiento.". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

What Spanish phrases do I need for Work & Volunteering while travelling?

For "Work & Volunteering", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.

Why should I learn Work & Volunteering vocabulary before the trip?

Because "Work & Volunteering" vocabulary keeps coming up once you're on the road. HolaRuta uses spaced repetition so it's ready before departure, not forgotten right after you skim it.

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