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Teaching Children in Ecuador

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Volunteers help shape young lives in Ecuador by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. They teach English along with many other subjects to elementary school children from 5-12 years of age. While the government of Ecuador requires that all schools provide English instruction, many schools lack individuals who can teach it. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development. During the first week of classes, volunteers will shadow a local teacher to become familiar with the school, the children, and the curriculum. If the volunteer is ready at the beginning of the second week, he or she may begin teaching independently.

Eligibility:

Volunteers must have:

  • A desire to help the people of Ecuador
  • Flexibility
  • Self-motivation
  • An openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn

Pre-Departure Information: Before participants embark, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their experience abroad. In addition to the guide, participants may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

Back_topOrientation:

Upon arrival in Ecuador, volunteers receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the city and the surrounding area, the Ecuadorian culture, and the volunteer program. All volunteer placements of one month or longer include 2 weeks of Spanish language classes. Class sizes are typically very small giving students a personalized learning experience.

Back_topHousing:

Participants stay with local Ecuadorian families in shared and single room accommodations or in volunteer housing. Accommodations are safe, clean, modest, and comfortable and provide easy access to public transportation.

Back_topParticipant Life:

In their free-time, volunteers can spend time in downtown Guayaquil, visit the waterfront area, visit the one of the many museums of Guayaquil, check their e-mail at the Internet Cafe, or explore nearby towns along the Pacific coast.

Activities:

 

Back_topCost and Dates :

Duration 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks
Costs $1,380.00 $1,443.00 $1,693.00 $1,755.00 $1,818.00 $1,905.00 $2,015.00 $2,455.00

Back_topCost Included:

  • Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement 
  • World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • In-country travel advice and coordination
  • Home stay accommodations (breakfast included) 
  • Support from local World Endeavors representatives  
  • Volunteer placement
  • 24X7 Emergency phone support
  • Free cell phone rental and free incoming calls

Not Included:

  • Round-Trip airfare to Ecuador
  • Visa expenses and airport taxes
  • Personal expenses including additional meals and daily transportation

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