Spanish and Sustainable Volunteer Programs
Ecuador
- Quito:
Quito
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Pichincha,
Intag,
Rural Areas
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Open all year
Description:
We offer a variety of unique exchange programs. Exchange students and volunteers are able to learn Spanish, while at the same time offering their knowledge and expertise in a desired field. Some of our volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to the following: work in medicine, work in dentistry, work in sustainable development, work with children or the elderly, and work in eco-tourism. Our programs will give students the opportunity to enhance their educational experiences while providing the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally with real hands on opportunities that would not be possible in a typical classroom experience.
Qualifications:
There are no specific qualifications necessary.
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Cost in US$: $1,600 - $1,800
Cost Include Description:
- Airport pick-up upon arrival
- Welcome dinner for participants.
- Welcome orientation session on Monday at 8.30am including a short trip to the downtown area, and teaching students how to take the trolle and buses.
- Coordination of clinical placement
- Coordination of the dental system conference in Quito and conferences on culture and history.
- One-day Quito tours can be arranged with a teacher for free (1 per week).
- Coordination of 40 hours of Spanish classes
- Organization of extra activities: salsa classes, cooking classes, music, cocktail, tours, cultural activities, and museum visits. This allows the students to learn more about local culture, history and language.
- Organization of the homestay (private room), two meals per day (breakfast and dinner, Monday-Saturday), and weekly laundry services.
24/7 in-country support.
- Travel Insurance for the duration of your program.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- childcare/children
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- conflict resolution
- conservation
- culture
- eco-tourism
- economic development
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- education
- environment
- grassroots organization
- health
- health care
- health education
- hospital
- human rights
- natural resources
- organic farming
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- organizational development
- primary education
- public education
- small business development
- social services, social work
- solar & hydro projects
- street kids
- tourism
- volunteering
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Typical Volunteer: An SVE volunteer is someone who wants to have a unique volunteer experience, learn Spanish, and come away feeling fulfilled and enriched. Our volunteers are typically those involved in medical, dental, or nursing programs, as well as development studies.
Age Range: 16-50
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Sustainable Volunteer Ecuador's Mission Statement: We are firm believers that volunteers are able to not only provide much needed assistance to countries like Ecuador, but also obtain a life-changing cultural experience.
We offer a variety of unique exchange programs. Exchange students and volunteers are able to learn Spanish, while at the same time offering their knowledge and expertise in a desired field. Some of our volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to the following: work in medicine, work in dentistry, work in sustainable development, work with children or the elderly, and work in eco-tourism.
Our programs will give students the opportunity to enhance their educational experiences while providing the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally with real hands on opportunities that would not be possible in a typical classroom experience.
Year Founded: 2006
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