Description

The Ecuador Summer Program affords volunteers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, while allowing an up-close look at development work. Ecuador Summer volunteers teach English in a wide variety of settings including community centers, schools, and institutions that have invited WorldTeach volunteers. Volunteers are primarily placed in rural communities that would not otherwise be able to have a native speaker teach English, but placements in larger, more urban communities are usually available as well. Students range in age from elementary to high school to adults, and program sites are usually available in all three of Ecuador's geographical areas: mountains, coasts and jungles.

Highlights

Summer program volunteers contribute to Ecuador by teaching English, getting involved in other community projects and by furthering their own knowledge of foreign lands for future endeavors abroad. The program emphasizes experiential-learning and is an ideal first step to those interested in international development work and/or education.

Qualifications

* Must be 18 years-old
* Fluent in English
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Interest in international education and development
* Willingness to live with a family

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

USD3,990

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• International travel
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

The reality is that the countries that most need educators cannot afford to cover all of the costs associated with training, travel, insurance, and other expenses related to placing a teacher overseas. Because WorldTeach receives no income from government grants or an endowment, we ask each volunteer to contribute or fundraise the cost of their placement and training in these countries, while the host community provides housing and a small stipend to support you during your service.

By requesting that volunteers help fund their service overseas, WorldTeach is able to provide volunteer educators to countries that would not otherwise be able to afford qualified teachers. All WorldTeach volunteers are provided with a fundraising guide and access to alumni with fundraising experience to help them raise money to meet these costs. Over 70% of WorldTeach volunteers end up fundraising at least some portion of their program cost.

Program cost includes: pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, one week in-country orientation, health insurance, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and teaching service, and 24-hour field support.

Note: WorldTeach summer programs may qualify for international internship and travel funds awarded by colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to check with their schools for eligibility.

Salary/Pay

Room and board

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Adult Education
• Education
• English Teaching
• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Teaching

Age Range

Minimum 18

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.

Year Founded

1986