Childcare Volunteering Program in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Otavalo

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Visit the GVI website for upcoming start dates.

Description: The volunteers taking part in this project will be working with children of between 4 and 6 years of age to teach basic literacy and education. The classes are informal, focusing on fun and interaction aimed at helping them learn a range of different activities. Having never attended school, these children will require help to master essential classroom basics like holding pencils, their initial numbers, drawing lines and their ABCs. Although often challenging, working with young children is a rewarding experience and every day is full of laughter and fun. This project is run in a school with older children and volunteers may occasionally be needed to assist in classes with students of an older age group.

Living with a local family in the beautiful market town of Otavalo, volunteering on this project gives you the opportunity to learn Spanish and immerse yourself in Andean indigenous culture.

How this program makes a difference:

With just one or two teachers per school, the volunteers' teaching presence allows the children more opportunity to receive help in their education. The younger children are often just included with other grades, so having a volunteer dedicated to them at an early stage in their education is of great benefit. A substantial part of the fee goes towards the day-to-day running costs of the projects themselves throughout the year, including daily transport, food subsidies for the school meals and fruit for the children (sometimes their only meal of the day), educational materials for classes, painting and maintenance.

Highlights:
- Living in the heart of the community in Otavalo
- Working with indigenous children
- Learning Spanish
- Adventure side trips
- Cultural workshops and excursions
- Amazing community interaction

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

Cost in US$: From USD 1,590 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-65

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Maximum 4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998