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Program Overview

This program is specifically interested in allowing volunteers to assist teachers working with preschoolers or teaching English to elementary and high school students. Volunteers are involved in playing education games and facilitating learning activities, as well as planning English lessons to ensure kids get the best possible education.

Volunteers are expected to have a basic level of Spanish, allowing them to improve their speaking skills throughout the program as well as to effectively communicate with the children and teachers around them. Cultural exchange continues for volunteers who choose to stay with a host family, as they learn to live like a local. They also have the daily choice of restaurant for lunch, allowing them to sample the cuisine of the island.

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Program Highlights

Live in one of the most uniquely inhabited places on earth!
Practice your Spanish with the local community members.
Contribute to the education of underprivileged children.
Gain experience in teaching and childcare.
Explore the island in search of booby birds, giant tortoises, and other wildlife species.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Pre-Departure Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Disciplinary Clearance Form

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-3 Months
  • During College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • After College
  • Post High School

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Rachel FontenotJanuary 2025

I really enjoyed working with the local teachers and learning about their different educational programs.

I really enjoyed working with the local teachers and learning about their different educational programs. The students were very passionate and very accepting of foreigner teaching them for a short time.

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad Program
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable Mention
Innovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022
Innovation in Sustainability 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions
GoAbroad Innovative New Program - Volunteer Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organization 2017 (Notable Mention)
Global Youth Travel Awards 2018
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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