Community Development Center, Day Care Center and Elementary School
Ecuador
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Puerto Lopez,
Salango,
Rural Areas
Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
Description:
This area is formed by an array of small fishing communities. Located in the northern part of the Guayas Province, along the shores of the Pacific Manglaralto is a sub-region of the Machalilla area. Natives of this community often make a limited living from the sea. Still using rather primitive methods of fishing, the tourist industry is beginning to develop in the area. It is a poor area with limited educational facilities. In Manglaralto, there is a Day Care Center that is in need of volunteers and an elementary school (K-6) that has two teachers where additional help is needed. Many families in this community are willing to share their modest homes with visiting volunteers. Volunteers interested in this community should be flexible and adaptable, ready and willing to share life in an area of great beauty but limited facilities. In this community, volunteers will be expected to assist the teachers and day care centers in their daily routines. Volunteers will be aides to the teachers, helping them set up for class and take care of the students during the school day. The same goes for the Child Care Centers, volunteers will help set up projects and assist any clubs or groups that are established. Volunteers interested in working in the field of social science can be placed with a Community Development Center to help resolve some of the area's many social issues. Whether related to labor (with the cannery), land ownership, fishing sites or the like, the community is willing to accept volunteers or interns with open arms.
Qualifications:
No qualifications are required for this position
Cost in US$: Costs start at 750 for 2 weeks
Cost Include Description:
Placement and Supervision
Housing
Meals (Mon-Fri)
Airport pick-up/drop off
Spanish Tuition
Salary / Pay: This is not a paid position
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- childcare/children
- community centers
- community development
- community organizing
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- curriculum planning
- education
- English teaching
- organizational development
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- primary education
- technical assistance
- volunteering
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Age Range: 18 +
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Ecua-Experiencia's Mission Statement: To make it possible for students, interns and volunteers of other countries to have a meaningful experience while studying in Ecuadorian universities and institutions of higher education, interning in professional placements throughout Ecuador, and while volunteering through contributing their time to the society of Ecuadorian people.
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