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Teach music and instruments to your hosts and share what you love.

Whether you’re a violinist or a voice coach, you can put your musical skills to work while you travel, bringing enjoyment and happiness to the lives of our hosts.

Our hosts might be looking for structured lessons or they might be more interested in jamming with a fellow musician, it just depends on their skill level and what their goals are.

Many of our hosts are also interested in finding music teachers for their children who have the necessary skills and patience. Be sure to let your host know if you are comfortable teaching children or not.

Host: 龍 王元, Hong Kong

Find the perfect opportunity to share your love of music with the world.

Hosts: Pick and choose your volunteers

Host: Sue Hemingway, Pomona, Australia

As a Hovos host, you have the incredible opportunity to find someone to help you practice your music, without having to pay per lesson or session. All you need to do is look for volunteers who have a music background, invite them to come to your location, stay with you and help you with your music lessons. In exchange you provide accommodation and food.

If you want to practice your musical instrument, find someone who plays that instrument or who has training in it. If you want someone to practice with, find a traveller who sings or someone who has been part of a band. Expose yourself to different kinds of music, different music formats and various styles of music from the comfort of your home.

Wins from this experience

As a host you will learn to cooperate with and take care of your volunteer(s). You’ll be able to get more work done without any huge increases in costs. Furthermore, a host will learn more about the country, background, culture and lifestyle of their travelers – it’s a great experience and exchange.

Travelers interested in music practice

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VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer: Louisa Hygate, Oxford, England

Travelers have plenty to gain at Hovos too. If you have a keen interest in music and you want to help others learn, this is your opportunity to make a big difference.

Want to learn about different musical styles? Or want to know more about a specific location's musical traditions and culture? Or do you want to practice your musical skills?

All of these are possible if you pick the right host.

Interact with different kinds of people with varying skill levels in music and gain exposure to different musical styles as a volunteer with Hovos.

In exchange for your help with their music lessons, your host will offer you a safe place to stay and home cooked meals.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore a new place, learn about the culture and make new friends while you pursue your passion for music.

It's a great opportunity for both hosts and volunteers to do something that is close to their heart without worrying about the financial aspects. Sign up as a traveller if you have musical skills that you would like to exhibit and utilize.

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Wins from this experience

You will learn how to live abroad with another family far away from your familiar surroundings. You will gain insight into their lifestyle and traditions. It's a win-win situation for both sides. Hovos brings hosts and travelers together.

Hosts that need help with music practice

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What is the cost to sign up as a Host or Traveler?

Traveler Membership: $10/Year This gives them full access to all hosts as well as a FREE Travel SIM. However, they can create an account for free so they can start ‘favoriting hosts’ and build their profile - but advanced features such as contacting hosts will be unavailable until they become members.

Host Membership: $0/Year It is free for hosts to sign up and they can begin contacting travelers immediately.

An additional advantage of being a member is that you become more trustworthy and therefore members will be shown first on the website. Members can build up more trust by verifying their mobile phone and passport as well.

Are you interested in different types of work?

If you’re not interested in music or you need help with a different type of project, there are many other categories available. Once you sign up, you can select as many different categories as you like.

Hovos offers language practice, help with art projects, gardening, internet support, tourist support and many other options!

animal care | art projects | child care / au pair | boat handlers | charity work | child care | computer help | construction | eco projects | elderly care | farm work | forest work | hostel support | fruit picking | gardening | house sitting | help in the house | internet support | language practice | maintenance tasks | pet sitting | music practice | spiritual projects | teaching projects | tourist support