Description

Bring energy and ideas to an Ecuadorian theater group while learning about international performing arts and adding to your theater resume! In this exciting volunteering program you'll be able to contribute your own experiences while leading workshops and scenes with a local theater organization. You will become immersed in the lively culture of Ecuador while living with a host family. Volunteer placement requires at least ten hours per week for a minimum of one week.

Highlights

- Contribute your performing arts abilities and talents to an Ecuadorian community by running a theater program for local low-income children
- Take advantage of being in the most bio-diverse country in the world with volcanoes and beaches mere hours away
- Live with a host family and build relationships while practicing your Spanish skills

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1 Week 1,990; 2 Weeks2,050; 3 Weeks 2,250; 4 Weeks 2,550; 6 Weeks 3,050

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation with host family
- Guaranteed volunteering placement
- Welcome orientation
- Cultural activities
- Five hours of Spanish class per week
- Tour of city including escort to volunteer site
- Optional excursions
- Professional, English-speaking on-site staff
- 24-hour emergency support
- Pre-departure orientation
- Post-program support
- Opportunity to add Spanish course

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Performing Arts Abroad's Mission Statement

Performing Arts Abroad offers unique and fulfilling international performing arts programs to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding of our diverse world through the transformative arts of theater, music, and dance. Our organization sends U.S. students and professionals on trips for study abroad, internships, volunteering, and career workshops. PAA believes the experience of cross-cultural collaboration is invaluable for performing artists and is committed to providing international programming of the highest caliber to promote a more global perspective for our participants.

Year Founded

2011