Teaching English in the Ecuadorian Andes
We invite you to participate in our volunteer program, teaching English to children in local schools. Some of the activities you will do as a volunteer are helping teachers to strengthen the academic system, working on the improvement of English as a second language and putting into practice all your skills and abilities as a teacher.
You can be part of this unique experience!
Volunteer Programs
Purpose
Our volunteer program offers a powerful immersion in the culture of the country, in fact we are looking for volunteers who can assist the education system in order to help the children stay ahead and to develop processes of learning English as a second language. Your participation in this program will give you a the opportunity to get to know the children and youth; as well create new friendships with local people.
Change
The activities carried out by volunteers help to improve the skills of teachers in schools located in marginal areas. Proposing new teaching methods, establishing strong links with children and reinforcing classroom activities is the best way to help improve the system every day, every hour, every minute and every second of working, and the principal beneficiaries are children.
Action
Volunteers will support in teaching English as a second language to children who are in elementary school and are between the ages of 5 and 12 years. In addition, you will help teachers to prepare classes and teaching materials. Participating in the program means that you will make a real difference for children during their classes by reinforcing their studies and providing individual attention in order to increase the confidence of the students while in the classroom. Finally, it is important to say that the most important activity is to promote group participation through interactive activities.
Location
Pichincha , Ecuador
Pichincha is located in the northern Andes region of Ecuador and it is the most important province because the national and provincial capital, Quito, has made it a focal point of Ecuadorian history and politics.
The Ecuadorian Andes has a fascinating mix of colonial heritage and indigenous culture, and is ideal for community service. Large, bustling cities with fine colonial districts contrast the lively, colorful, artisan and produce markets of indigenous communities.
But not many visitors see the underprivileged regions and communities of this region that are often unable to access good healthcare, education, technical advice, and other similar services. The Ecuador Volunteer Foundation seeks to address these issues and reach these underprivileged communities, through social, educational, community, and conservation projects, striving to support these communities in their efforts to improve their well-being.
Quick Facts
Official Language:
Spanish
Population:
15.8 million
Capital:
Quito
Land Area:
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Currency:
US Dollar
Literacy Rate:
91.6%
Program Details
Program Details
Highlights
Volunteers have the opportunity to work in schools with limited resources in different parts of the Andes, where you will become part of the local community and make a real difference in their lives to promote the study of English as a second language. Our volunteer program in teaching English will be the perfect way to strengthen your skills as an educator and to encourage children to enjoy learning. As you see, through this program you will create a long-term impact on the development of future generations.
A Day as a Volunteer
- 07:00 to 07:30 Delicious breakfast
- 07:30 to 12:30 Volunteer work in English classes
- 13:00 to 14:00 Traditional lunch
- 14:00 to 16:00 Preparation and planning classes
- 16:00 to 18:00 Cultural Activities
- 18:00 to 19:00 Time to relax
- 19:30 to 20:00 Dinner
Volunteer Activities
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Assisting English teachers
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Planning lessons
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Preparing educational material
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Providing support in student assignments
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Creating workshops for pronunciation improvement
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Supporting grammatical structure
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Reading books in English
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Games and recreational activities
Accomodation
The housing system with host families is an excellent opportunity for all volunteers who want to learn more about the lifestyle of the country. The rooms are individual and comfortable. The bathrooms have basic services and can be shared or private. Additionally almost all families have an area for washing clothes, otherwise you can go to a laundry service on weekends. We are sure you will feel at home.
Meals
Most of the host families’ offer volunteers a large variety of traditional dishes from Ecuador. However, there are families that prepare international dishes and special diets for vegetarians. Breakfasts generally include tea, coffee and / or chocolate, bread, jam, juice, fruit and eggs. Lunch and dinner have a very large variety of food like vegetable soups, creams, chicken, fish, and beef, and are always accompanied by rice or potatoes. Host families always have a water bottles, but we recommend volunteers have their own water bottle. You do not want to miss the Ecuadorian cuisine!
What's Included
- Pre-arrival information and support
- Workshop to highlight important aspects of the project
- Workshop orientation about safety, location and culture
- 24-hour emergency phone
- Long term experienced staff
- 24/7 in-country support
- Safe accommodations
- Accommodation and food
- Safe Projects
- Monitoring and regular check-ins during the volunteer program
- International phone call in EVF’s office
- Local phone calls from our office in Quito
- Certificate of Participation
What's Not Included
- International Airline tickets or fees related to travel
- Visa costs and expenses related to the necessary paper work
- Cost for Airport pick-up service
- Travel insurance
- Costs associated with vaccinations and personal medications
- Meals or food outside of the program
- Local transportation
- Expenses related with cultural and/or tourist activities
- Personal expenses / Items for personal
