Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on practical experience in project management and team leadership, along with variety of fields? Do you want to join a community education project and in turn, gain personal development opportunities?

You will be working with a dedicated staff member, on basic education and literacy projects, typically with children aged between 5 and 12. Rural schools in Ecuador are often understaffed, with one teacher in charge of teaching up to six grades at once. By helping to reduce class sizes and assisting struggling pupils, you will make a real personal difference to the lives of underprivileged children. Working with young children is an immensely rewarding experience and although often challenging, every day is full of fun and laughter.

How does this program make a difference?

With just one or two teachers per school, the volunteers' teaching presence allows the children more opportunity to receive help in their education. The younger children are often just included with other grades, so having a volunteer dedicated to them at an early stage in their education is of great benefit. A substantial part of the fee goes towards the day-to-day running costs of the projects themselves throughout the year, including daily transport, food subsidies for the school meals and fruit for the children (sometimes their only meal of the day), educational materials for classes, painting and maintenance.

Highlights

* Living in the heart of the community in Otavalo
* Working with indigenous children
* Adventure side trips, cultural workshops and excursions, amazing community interaction
* Learning Spanish (optional)

Qualifications

No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Intern Types

• Development
• Education
• Interdisciplinary
• Social Work
• Spanish

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2,190 for 2 weeks

Program Fees Include:

The volunteer contribution includes pre-departure support and discounted services, all food and accommodation when with the host family in Otavalo, packed lunches are provided for when working in the communities, GVI secondary school scholarships, transport to and from the communities, airport pick up and drop-off, one night of hotel accommodation for the first Saturday night, welcome supper on the Sunday, all in country 24 hr support, Criminal Records Bureau check for UK participants, 24 hour emergency phone. Also included in the internship is internationally recognized qualification in Team Leading; final evaluation; certification and summary of training and experience received; confidential professional reference.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

GVI's Mission Statement

Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded

1998