Description

Coming together from various different but related bodies and institutions we work collaboratively to bring about and coordinate a set of non-religous, non-political, non-profit projects.

The aims of the programme are to work as collaboratively as possible with language initiative projects as a basic tool to empower the Achuar people in their efforts to express, maintain and share their unique identity.

The " I am Achuar" English projects represent the fact that despite having been exposed to the influences of the world outside the rainforest, despite the fact they have been learning Spanish and have now requested to learn English, the Achuar people will always be Achuar, a people who are proud of and loyal to their identity's roots. These as are a people who are proud to call themselves, Achuar.The goals are those which the Achuar have set themselves: to carefully explore and employ the English language education in its most basic terms where it may suitable in the Achuar context as a tool to help embrace and celebrate their environment, tradition and ancestry.

Highlights

Benefits

* 5- 10 day holiday break from the rainforest allowed half way through your stay if you wish
* You will be staying in hotel guest accommodation, however if the hotel gets busy you will be asked to move your things and spend a couple of nights in a more basic room.
* In your spare time you may have the opportunity to join hotel guests on their guided trips and visits.

Qualifications

* Teachers will be native English speakers / fluent English speakers.
* Teachers should speak advanced/fluent Spanish.
* Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
* Teachers should be seriously prepared to spend time in a very remote environment that is more testing in many ways than the city.
* Teachers must be willing to commit to a cycle of 3 months in the jungle.
* The programme is ideally suited to people looking to get out of the city and experience a vastly different culture in the Amazon jungle. The program is also well suited to people who have an interest in fauna, flora and anthropology.
* Be able to provide references.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 600 for the entire 3 months

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Culture
• Eco-tourism
• English Teaching
• Environment
• Teaching

Age Range

all

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

"I am Achuar" English Program's Mission Statement

The aims of the programme are to work as collaboratively as possible with language initiative projects as a basic tool to empower the Achuar people in their efforts to express, maintain and share their unique identity.

Year Founded

1993