Description

Sierra Flor needs volunteers to help in their teaching programs for children and nursery groups, bilingual or English speaking, and preferably with prior experience.

As well, the foundation is seeking creative individuals who have prior experience with fund raising to make a meaningful contribution towards their goal of sustainable development within the community. The foundation also needs doctors, nurses, or medical students to collaborate with their medical program.

Highlights

Fundación Sierra Flor believes that "quality education is the engine that drives social change. Providing quality education in rural communities is an enormous challenge but it also holds immense promise." The foundation aims to implement effective, integrated approaches to education and community development, integrating community, family and children's needs to improve the local peoples prospects.

The foundation is located in the highlands close to the Cotopaxi Volcano, 2 hours from Quito. This highland area has a spectacular landscape including a unique mix of mountains and desert-like areas.
This organization is dedicated in providing quality education to the members of its community.

To maintain their goal of quality education Fundacion Sierra Flor is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are committed to helping the community obtain a better quality of life through an integrated approach to education and community development.

Qualifications

The ability to be flexible within the children´s programs

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3.295 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Sierra Flor is seeking individuals who are open minded, hard working, dedicated and willing to share in a unique cultural community experience.

Volunteer Types

• Community Development
• Education
• English Teaching
• Primary Education
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998