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Volunteering in indigeous community

Project Description


The volunteer will be based in a settlement located 2900 meters above sea level and with a temperate climate. The settlement has a hostel, which is currently undergoing renovation.  Therefore, assistance is needed to help with this process.  Volunteers are needed to help build paths and tracks for hikers and promote tourism in the area.

The project’s main objective is to find volunteers capable and eager to teach in the local community college as well as to primary and secondary school pupils.  Help is also required in the local hostel ‘Llullu Llama’. Around 200 people live in the community of Isinlivi.  The primary school has approximately 118 children whilst the secondary around 144.  Many of the pupils come from Isinlivi whilst others hail from surrounding villages.

In local schools, classes are given in the morning.  Volunteers are required to assist teachers in giving classes in English, IT, math, geography, and other subjects. During the afternoons, volunteers normally prepare for the next day’s classes.  Afterwhich, he/she can lend assistance in the hostel’s kitchen, serve as a guide to hikers, help with gardening, painting, making signposts, and with various other tasks that crop up.

Volunteer House
Province:Cotopaxi Duration:8 to 12 weeks Type:Community

Why the projects need volunteers

Due to large class sizes, the school and college need volunteers to help and assist teachers. One of the most important areas in which children need assistance is in English and IT. There is no-one who speaks English in the settlement and IT teachers need support.

  •   Fast Facts
  •   What is included?
  •   What is not included?
  •   What is also included?
Fast Facts
Voolunteer Time 2 weeks
Project Location Insilivi
Nearest airport Mariscal Sucre - Quito
Responsibilities • Teach English, math, IT skills, etc., in both the primary and secondary schools. • Help to cook, garden, make signposts, act as tourist guide, etc., in the Llullu Llama Hostel.
Hours of Work 35 - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Number of places available 2 volunteers
Project availability Throughout the year.
Prerequisities No specific experience and/or knowledge is required. However, volunteers should show a lot of initiative and be enthusiastic to work with children. Intermediate level of Spanish.
What is included?
Accommodation
  • Accommodation is provided in the Llullu Llama Hostel, sharing rooms with other volunteers.
Food
  • 3 meals per day / vegetarian apply. Monday to Friday
Support
  • Before your trip - 24/7 advice via telephone and/or email before leaving your home country.
Training
  • Workshop volunteer trainning before commencing as volunteer.
Extra
  • Application Fee
  • 25 hours of Spanish Lessons + Activities
What is not included?
Transport
  • International flight tickets.
  • Local transport once in the country.
  • Airline and/or airport taxes.
Insurance
  • Travel Insurance and related expenses.
Visa, inoculations
  • Visa application costs and related expenses.
  • Inoculations and related expenses.
What is also included?
  • Transfer from the airport to location of the project or place of stay in Quito.
  • Practical, informative advice and support before, during and after project from a team of professionals.
  • In-country guidance to resolve potential issues that may arise during the project.
  • Guidance and evaluation to check on progress during volunteer period.
  • A facility at the organization office for making local calls.
  • Receiving of faxes.
  • Informative visitor guide with information on recreational activities.
  • Certificate of successful completion as volunteer.
Please note

The project grounds are located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes where you can enjoy spectacular scenery. In their free time, volunteers can visit nearby attractions such as the misty forest, the high plateau, and the ravine (gully) of Toachi.

What skills do volunteers need?

Volunteers should: • Have love and infinite patience for children. • Have an interest in teaching. • Be proactive and self-assured. • Be team-spirited and able to maintain good working relationships. • Have an intermediate level of Spanish.

What does the Volunteer needs to bring

Working as Teacger in the Andes


Community work as a Teacher in the Andes


Community development in the Andes
  • Insect repellent (application containing 40% Deet is recommended)
  • Sunscreen
  • Shampoo, First Aid box
  • Flashlight/torch
  • Batteries/box of matches
  • Water bottle
  • Knife (Swiss army)
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Warm, wind-proof clothing
  • Long-sleeved undershirts
  • Swimming costume
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat
  • Sandals
  • Towels
  • Camera-binoculars (optional)
  • Sunglasses
  • Books (for personal use)
  • Sleeping Bag (Optional)

Steps to follow

When you have booked...


  • Once we receive your first email we will immediately contact you to give you general information about us and projects.
  • Select the project where you would like to participate.
  • Send your CV.
  • Participate in an interview.
  • You will receive an email about confirmation of your participation and we will prepare for your trip to Ecuador.
  • You should fill out certain documents of the Ecuador Volunteer Foundation, which we will send you opportunely.

After you have been selected as a volunteer...


  • Get your flight tickets.
  • Get travel insurance for the time that you will participate in our projects.
  • Get your Police Check or Police Disclosure.
  • Send us the documents of the Ecuador Volunteer Foundation filled out with the pertinent information.
  • Verify that you got certain vaccines as Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A & B, Diphtheria, Typhoid. We recommend getting the yellow fever vaccine and malaria pills as a precaution.
  • Get a medical certificate.
  • Fill out the Final Form that is on our website.
  • In the case that the volunteer is not a Hispanic speaker she/he must plan a Spanish course before entering in the project.
  • Give an exam in Spanish to check your knowledge in the language.
  • Check if you need a visa to enter in the country.

 

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