Teach in Small Communities

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Esmeraldas,  Pichincha,  Cumbaya,  Atacames

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: 1 week-1 year

Description: We provide positions to teach math, science, art, dance, English, and sports in elementary and high schools in several native communities in Ecuador. You will live with a native family and teach in a nearby community.

Highlights:
- Chance to influence youth in their knowledge and future direction
- Creativity in the classroom
- Meet other volunteers from Europe, South America, North America and Australia
- Support from a great staff
- Homestays with caring families

Qualifications: Must be 18 or older, like to work with youth, enthusiasm, and desire to help children of low income families. You can volunteer for one week up to one year. No Spanish language requirement.

Cost in US$: 350 USD for one week; 700 USD for 2 weeks; 1,000 USD for one month and 1,500 USD for 6 months

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: We have a variety of volunteers that range from students recently graduated from high school to people in their mid 20s with a teaching degree to couples in their 40s or 50s. All volunteers must be enthusiastic to work with youth, like to have a great time, and make a difference.

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

FEVI Ecuador's Mission Statement: To provide adequate intercultural learning space and resources for the care and education of low income children. To promote peace, solidarity, friendship, tolerance, among all cultures. To offer international and local volunteers the opportunity to serve and share time with low income communities in Ecuador.

Year Founded: 2004