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Mural & Community Arts Internship in Ecuador

by: El Terreno

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A hands-on, personalized internship to help indigenous communities build pride in their cultural identity through creative workshops and artworks. The challenge: The Indigenous communities surrounding Atandahua have few opportunities and resources. Children study in dilapidated schools and receive basic education with minimal creative expression or cultural reinforcement. This affects their perso...

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Program Highlights

Design and deliver a unique internship based on your career aspirations and local needs, supported by an experienced international team.

Advance your career, develop your skills, and improve your résumé through a hands-on project, with 1:1 mentoring from a professional in the field.

Make a meaningful difference to low-income populations who lack the education, support, and resources to make the changes themselves.

Immerse yourself in another culture and experience a different way of life through family homestays, cultural activities, and life in a small rural community.

Set off on adventures and make once-in-a-lifetime memories with other interns or volunteers - climb mountains, hike through the jungle, and explore indigenous communities.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Guaranda, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Cycling
Fields:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

I will be thinking about all that I learned here for a long time

June 02, 2022by: Kenzie Wilkinson

Program: Mural & Community Arts Internship in Ecuador

10

Our stay with Joshua and Karina was so far beyond my expectations. They - and their entire community in Atandahua - embraced us and shared their music, dancing, food, stories, adventures, and work. It is a truly special place and Joshua is kind, organized, communicative, and inspiring. The work is fun and very fair, the accommodations are comfortable, the community and the group of volunteers is lovely and easy to build friendships within. I highly recommend this project to anyone looking to experience this region in a real way, and to become immersed in a small, hard-working community with a beautiful vision for the future. I will be thinking about all that I learned here for a long time.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Guaranda, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Cycling

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Group Meals

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Online Application

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    A hands-on, personalized internship to help indigenous communities build pride in their cultural identity through creative workshops and artworks. The challenge: The Indigenous communities surrounding Atandahua have few opportunities and resources. Children study in dilapidated schools and receive basic education with minimal creative expression or cultural reinforcement. This affects their personal and cultural identity; many do not see a future beyond what they see around them. The solution: Art can bring communities together, build confidence and transferable skills, and transform communal spaces into vibrant hubs with powerful symbology that can change people's perceptions of themselves. We're looking for passionate interns who can work with children and community groups to design an...

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