Description

Teaching in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador as a Projects Abroad volunteer will give you a new perspective on this incredible country. Whether you are volunteering during your gap year, a career break, or as a worthwhile vacation, you will have an important role to play teaching in one of our partner schools.

By volunteering in Ecuador you will gain invaluable teaching and classroom-based work experience. The focus is on conversational English, so you do not need any formal qualifications or TEFL training.

Our Teaching projects in Ecuador are based in the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on the island of San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands. There is an increasing demand to learn English among Ecuador's young population and speaking English is key to getting a job in the island's thriving tourist industry.

Volunteer teachers work in secondary schools alongside the local staff to help improve the pronunciation of the children's English. By teaching fun, inclusive lessons you can really help to develop the students' confidence. They are sure to be interested in you and your life, and you can take advantage of this to get them talking to you and each other.

Highlights

In most schools you will begin as a classroom assistant, supporting the teacher with the lessons. However, as you get to know the students better and start to grow in confidence you may want to take on more responsibility. Volunteers who are interested can also help with physical education and IT lessons.

Volunteers who want more hours also have the option of teaching extra English classes in the afternoons and evenings in a language school.

The impact you have on the lives of your students will be obvious, but you will also be part of a much larger volunteer network, which is making a lasting positive contribution to the wider community. It will be an experience you never forget!

All volunteers on Teaching and Care placements in Ecuador now have the opportunity to add a 7-Day Conservation Project to the end of their main placement. For more information visit our 7-Day Ecuador Conservation Project page.

Qualifications

None.

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for prices

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

16 and up

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

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992