Why not pay your way around the world by putting your skills to use? Trade lessons in music, language, art and much more, for room and board.
You could tutor children, help out in schools or give private one-on-one lessons to your host.
Hovos can connect you with the right hosts in the right places.
Traveling with Hovos is always a one-of-a-kind experience, you’ll never find opportunities like these through a travel agent!
Hovos connects travelers with the hosts that need their particular skills.
As a host taking in a foreign traveler - mostly students - you provide accommodation and food free of cost.
In return, the individual you're hosting will help you with a project, in this case, teaching.
Our volunteers are nice, intelligent and driven by wanderlust! They're responsible individuals, knowing full well that they have to make good on their commitments in order to enable a comfortable, economical stay in a foreign country.
They're willing to share their skill and time with you - it's an opportunity you won't easily find elsewhere.
Take a look at our volunteer profiles to see the range of skills at your service!
Not surprisingly, language practice is a common project, which is great if you're keen on becoming multilingual.
Learning a new language has its perks:
Learning a language is just one of the many skills on our skill-board. Some of our volunteers are proficient in computers,and will gladly share their IT skills with you.
Having trouble managing your files and folders, working your way around Skype or troubleshooting internet problems? Learn to control your computer instead of fearing it, with some help from our volunteers.
As a host you will learn to cooperate with and take care of your volunteer(s). You’ll be able to learn new skills without the cost of paying a private tutor. Furthermore, a host will learn more about the country, background, culture and lifestyle of their travelers – it’s a great experience and exchange.
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Ghana, Accra
Greece, Egina
Home-stays and volunteer work go hand in hand. A great way to discover a new culture is to volunteer as a tutor with a local host family.
Live as a local, not as a tourist! Bask in the affection of your host family, make new friends and maybe pick up new skill or two.
Besides the local language, you might learn how to cook a staple local dish or even network with your host's contacts - you never know when those personal connections will be of use.
Browse our website and see how we can help you. Sign up today and kick-start your travel plans.
Free sim card for new signups!
As a traveler you will also 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.
Traveler Membership: $10/Year This gives full access to all hosts as well as a FREE Travel SIM. However, travelers 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.
Hovos offers child care, animal care, gardening, internet support, tourist support and many other options!
