Description

Volunteer and travel through two stunning South American countries, from the deserts of Peru to the Andes of Ecuador. Teach amongst indigenous communities, immerse yourself in the local culture, build an energy efficient stove, learn some Spanish, trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, explore the Nazca Lines and experience many of South America's most fascinating sites.

This amazing South American adventure volunteering trip allows you to have a multitude of exciting experiences whilst immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring cultures and people of South America. You will gain first-hand experience of the Peruvian and Ecuadorian cultures, as you reside and volunteer in the local communities. You will also take Spanish lessons to improve your communication with the locals. The time volunteering in South America will directly contribute towards the development of many of the region's underprivileged communities, as you will be teaching in local schools.

Time will be divided between two of South America's most spectacular and captivating countries: Peru and Ecuador. In both countries, you will help to educate children that have modest or no access to education, in communities that have requested our assistance. A multitude of activities and tasks await you, but your main concentration will be to improve the education of the local children, especially their literacy and numeracy levels. By concentrating your volunteering efforts in these two spectacular countries, you will be able to gain a real understanding and admiration of this awe-inspiring region, whilst supporting some of the countries' underprivileged communities.

Spanish classes are integrated into your time volunteering in South America, so that you can develop your language skills and ensure you experience all that volunteering in South America has to offer. In order to immerse yourselves completely in the host culture and have ample opportunities to develop your Spanish, you will stay with the welcoming and friendly local families, who will provide you with tasty local cuisine as well as supporting you throughout your time volunteering. You will feast on local food, absorb yourself in the local culture and interact with the locals daily. You'll also get plenty of opportunities to visit the close by attractions, including the adventure excursions like flying above the Nazca Lines, exploring Paracas National Reserve and you will even yomp your way along the world famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!

Highlights

As a volunteering experience, this South American teaching adventure will provide you with an extraordinarily meaningful and worthwhile experience as part of a gap year, adventure travel experience or career break. It provides you with the fantastic opportunity to explore South America, whilst learning the gorgeous Spanish language and having a direct positive impact on the indigenous communities.

Travel Types

• 4th World Studies
• BackPacking Abroad
• Heritage Tourism
• Homestay
• Language Immersion
• Native Culture Studies
• Overland Tours
• Volunteering
• Eco Tours
• Environmental Studies

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

5,660

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure support
* All airport transfers
* All transport between countries
* All accommodation included
* A field manual containing information about the project and what to take, plus lots more
* A 24-hour emergency phone line in the UK
* Most Meals
* Your money also contributes towards the daily running costs of the projects, including fruit and food subsidies for the children, school meals when delays occur with government foodstuffs, all learning utensils for the children, birthday celebrations for the children each month and construction / general repairs
* 40 hours of one-on-one Spanish tuition
* Transport to and from the communities
* Scholarships and secondary school funding
* Discounted access to Smugmug services a secure way of storing your photos while traveling.
* Weekend trip to Mindo, including white water tubing and canopy tour
* Horse trek and visit to a waterfall, including lunch
* Visit to Mitad del Mundo
* Three day guided trek of the Colca Canyon
* Guided day mountain bike trip
* Guided Salinas tour
* One week adventure to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines and Paracas National Reserve.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day

Yomps's Mission Statement

We work hard to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime through responsible adventures off the beaten track. You will learn new skills, meet new friends, experience cultural activities that are just not available to tourists and you will have the time of your life.

Year Founded

2006