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Teaching English in Quito |
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Project Description
The Teaching English volunteer project takes place in several deprived schools located in the south and central parts of Quito which have very few economic resources. Volunteers will teach classes to primary school children between the ages of 5 and 12 years.
Currently, there is only one teacher to teach 178 primary school children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. Thus, volunteers in the education sector are extremely important.
Why the projects need volunteers
Due to the scarce economic resources of these schools, the number of teachers in relation to students is extremely unbalanced. Therefore, the project needs volunteers to collaborate in the educational sector and lend continuity to the learning process.
Fast Facts What is included? What is not included? What is also included?
Fast Facts
| Voolunteer Time |
2 weeks |
| Project Location |
Quito |
| Nearest airport |
Mariscal Sucre - Quito |
| Responsibilities |
Volunteers will be involved mainly with teaching English. They may also assist teachers of other subjects at the school. |
| Hours of Work |
5 hours / day |
| Number of places available |
10 volunteers |
| Project availability |
Throughout the academic year, from September to the beginning of July. |
| Prerequisities |
- Minimum age is 18 years. - Intermediate level of Spanish. -Creative and enthusiastic. -A love for children and the patience to work with them. |
What is included?
| Accommodation |
- Host family in private or shared rooms
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| Food |
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- 3 meals per day / vegetarian apply
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| Support |
- Before your trip - 24/7 advice via telephone and/or email before leaving your home country.
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| Training |
- Workshop, volunteer training before commencing as volunteer.
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| Extra |
- Application Fee
- 25 hours of Spanish Lessons + Activities
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What is not included?
| Transport |
- International flight tickets.
- Local transport once in the country.
- Airline and/or airport taxes.
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| Insurance |
- Travel insurance and related expenses.
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| Visa, inoculations |
- Visa application costs and related expenses.
- Inoculations and related expenses.
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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.
- Ability to make local calls and receive faxes at the project site.
- Informative visitor guide with information on recreational activities.
- Certificate of successful completion as volunteer.
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Please note
Volunteers will have the opportunity to develop and implement educational tasks and activities that help to develop the children’s creativity, taking in to account the resources available. Volunteers will also establish intercultural relations inside the classroom with the children.
What skills do volunteers need?
Volunteers should:
• Have teaching experience, and, preferably, experience in teaching English.
• Have the patience to work with children of school age.
• Be team oriented.
• Have the ability to maintain good working relationships.
What does the Volunteer needs to bring
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- Sunscreen
- Shampoo, first aid kit
- Rain coat
- Plenty of socks
- Warm clothes
- Long sleeve shirts
- Summer clothes
- Bathing suit
- Trekking shoes
- Cap or hat
- Sleeping bag
- Work gloves
- Towels
- Camera, binoculars (optional)
- Sunglasses
- Books to read (for personal use)
- Pens/journal
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Steps to follow
Once you have registered...
- Once we receive your first email we will immediately contact you to give you general information about us and our projects.
- Select the project in which you would like to participate.
- Send your CV.
- Participate in an interview.
- You will receive an email confirming your participation and we will prepare for your trip to Ecuador.
- You should fill out the documents that the Ecuador Volunteer Foundation sends you as part of the registration process.
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.
- Obtain your Police Record or Police Disclosure.
- Send us the documents from the Ecuador Volunteer Foundation, filled out completely.
- Verify that you have gotten the necessary vaccines such as Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A & B, Diphtheria, Typhoid. We recommend getting the yellow fever vaccine and bringing malaria pills as a precaution.
- Get a medical certificate from your doctor.
- Fill out the Final Form that is on our website.
- If the volunteer is not a Spanish speaker, she/he must plan to take a Spanish course in Quito before entering in the project.
- Take a Spanish exam to check your knowledge of the language.
- Check if you need a visa to enter Ecuador.
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