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Center for Cultural Interchange

746 N. LaSalle Drive
Chicago, IL 60610
United States
Phone: 866.684.9675
Fax: 312-944-0728

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Center for Cultural Interchange programs in other countries:

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Volunteer Teaching in Ecuador

  Ecuador
  • All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
  • Banos

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

Description: In the rural community of Chin Chin this school is the only option children have to receive an adequate education. The school has struggled for many years given a lack of teachers, money for materials, as well as proper building supplies to renovate the increasingly dilapidated classrooms. Often children walk up to an hour in order to get to school only to find they share the same classroom and teacher with every other student grades 1-6.

This volunteer project an unmatched opportunity to get to know the country and its people on a personal level, and contribute to programs that are making a real difference in the lives of the young children it serves. You will work side by side with Ecuadorian teachers, assisting with lesson plannng, teaching, tutoring and recreational activities. You will stay with a carefully screened and welcoming host family, giving you insight into daily life in Ecuador.

Our staff in the US are experienced volunteers themselves who are happy to share their experiences and expertise with prospective volunteers. Our partner staff in Ecuador are friendly, caring and dedicated to ensuring that all volunteers have a rewarding experience.

Chin Chin is located a few miles outside the town of Banos, about 3.5 hours south of Quito. All volunteers will be met at the airport in Quito, given an orientation and overnight stay, and then taken to the bus station the following morning to travel to Banos.

Volunteer Teaching in Ecuador

Highlights:
- Homestay with a carefully screened, welcoming host family
- Three meals daily
- Support of friendly, experienced staff in the US and in Ecuador
- Comprehensive accident and medical insurance
- 24 hour emergency support

Qualifications: Volunteers are needed to help tutor children in small groups, aid the teacher with classroom projects, teach English, organize recreational activities, work with the community and parents of the children to restore the school building, and are even given the chance to teach their own class!

Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required, depending on the duties the volunteer expects to perform. An intermediate level of Spanish is required. Spanish lessons are available prior to the volunteer project in Quito for an additional fee.

Languages :
  • Spanish
  • Cost in US$: starts at $900

    Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • In-country orientation/Training
  • In-country staff support
  • Medical insurance
  • Medical services
  • Pre-departure orientation/Training
  • Registration fees
  • Written materials pre-departure
  • Experience Required: no

    Volunteer Types :
  • academic reinforcement
  • education
  • English teaching
  • primary education
  • teaching
  • Typical Volunteer: CCI volunteers are flexible, caring people who are interested in an authentic cultural exchange experience.

    Age Range: 18 and over

    This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Home-stays
  • Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

    Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

    Application Process Involves:

    • Written Application

    Center for Cultural Interchange's Mission Statement: Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Based in Chicago, Illinois, CCI organizes cultural exchange programs for participants of all ages, including high school abroad, independent homestay, internship, language study, eco-tours and volunteer programs in over thirty countries around the world.

    Year Founded: 1985

     



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