Description

Contribute to the community on the Galapagos Islands as you share your theater skills with local children and teens! You'll make a difference in the community and learn a great deal about international performing arts when you spend two or more weeks immersed in the culture and language of the Galapagos. Lead classes for local youth in the theater area of your choice based on your own passions and knowledge. Don't miss this chance to live on a breathtaking island and have an impact on Ecuadorian youth!

Highlights

* Spend two or more weeks on one of the most picturesque and distinct islands in the world
* Contribute your musical talents to local youth and learn from their experiences as you spend time together
* Practice Spanish, establish friendships, and gain insight into the culture of the Galapagos as you live with a host family

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the website.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Housing
* Orientation
* Internship placement
* All meals
* Pre-departure materials
* Boat trip to Kicker Island - snorkeling, diving, swimming with sharks, rays, and sea lions
* Full-day tour of lagoon, port, and tortoise sanctuary
* Post-program support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A typical volunteer has a passion for dance, music, or theater, or wants to learn more about performing arts; has an open mind and is excited to learn about another culture and language; and has an understanding of the difference they can make empowering youth.

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