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Integral Education Assistant

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Experience the rural rainforest in a high-quality lodge.
  • Join a dedicated team of educators.
  • Immerse yourself in Amazonian culture by living amongst locals.

Highlights

  • Experience the rural rainforest in a high-quality lodge.
  • Join a dedicated team of educators.
  • Immerse yourself in Amazonian culture by living amongst locals.
  • Become inspired by the amazing and incredibly gifted youth.
  • Discover the Amazonian fauna and flora through guided excursions by expert local guides.

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Join us sustaining Amazonian community resilience through lesson planning and assisting tutors reinforcing High School students in their interpersonal develpoment.

    Participate in our on-going educational project - Academic reinforcement tutoring for leveling purposes. 

    Our program is vital for rural Amazonian communities because the public degenerative educational system fails local students by not delivering adequate lessons and at times is absent due to ...

    About the program

    Participate in our on-going educational project - Academic reinforcement tutoring for leveling purposes. 

    Our program is vital for rural Amazonian communities because the public degenerative educational system fails local students by not delivering adequate lessons and at times is absent due to state corruption, poor infrastructure and Covid-19 inconsistencies. As a result of Muyuna Foundation's academic diagnostic, we identified that local High School students from the Yanayacu River are currently performing at a primary school level. 

    Be part of our team focused on delivering weekly interactive tutoring sessions to a wholesome group of High School students who critically need academic reinforcement and are currently attending these sessions as an extracurricular activity. We are seeking volunteers interested in coming to the middle of the Amazon Rainforest to our headquarters, the Muyuna Ecolodge, immersed in the culture and environment to best familiarize yourself with these essential teaching elements to showcase culturally sensibilized tutoring lessons. We have an educational team composed of 4 dedicated educators preparing lesson plans, training volunteers to best deliver classes, and accompany volunteers throughout their jungle experience. As a volunteer, your role will be assisting Muyuna Foundation's educational team in creating collaborative lesson plans and assisting tutors in executing extracurricular academic reinforcement tutoring sessions. 

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    We appreciate your interest in participating in rural educational reinforcement in our neck of the woods to assist high school students from the San Juan de Yanayacu community in reaching their grade level before graduation.

    What's included:

    • Airport transfer, 
    • Lodging
    • Full-board meals and amenities in Muyuna Amazon Lodge

    Every week, at the Tamischyacu-Tahuayo Conservation area, volunteers will participate in 5 days of work, 3 guided excursions into the Amazon River and forest, and 2 days of rest. If interested, we can extend your volunteering experience!



    Typical day

    Volunteers should rise around 6:45 AM. They lodge in one of the Eco-lodge's bungalow's which includes a private bathroom and a screened-in patio. Breakfast is served at 7:00PM and after breakfast, volunteers can energize themselves by hammocking by the Amazon River, or part-take in any of the ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers should rise around 6:45 AM. They lodge in one of the Eco-lodge's bungalow's which includes a private bathroom and a screened-in patio. Breakfast is served at 7:00PM and after breakfast, volunteers can energize themselves by hammocking by the Amazon River, or part-take in any of the eco-lodge's amenities such as doing yoga in the yoga room, reading in the library, exploring the river by kayak, immersing themselves in rainforest walking trails, and much more! 

    At 11:00 the educational team gathers to do strategic planning where a variety of tasks could be carried out, such as, student progress monitoring, grading, meetings, lesson planning, and other tasks that allow us to have quality lessons for the students. These collaborative team work sessions carry on until 1:00 PM when lunch is served. 

    Although Muyuna Foundation is carrying out other projects, we will prioritize the 2-year on-going Extracurricular Tutoring Reinforcement program during the week. After lunch, around 2:45, volunteers board on a boat with Ms. Stefy or Ms. Eli to go to the San Juan de Yanayacu community where we carry-out the After-school tutoring sessions from 3PM - 5PM Monday-Friday. During the tutoring session, the role for volunteers is to be teachers' assistants in executing the lesson plan, classroom management, and academic monitoring. 

    Aside from this, the volunteer is welcome, not obliged, in helping out in the other projects Muyuna Foundation is conducting, such as Regenerative Waste Management system development, or botanical garden operations and outreach. 

    Volunteers come back by boat from the San Juan de Yanayacu community back to Eco-lodge after tutoring, and rest until dinner is served at 7:00 PM. The Educational team will get together after dining around 8:00PM to have a group reflection upon the day's work and volunteers will then proceed to rest for the following day. 

    Twice a week, volunteers will have days off where they'll be granted the opportunity in enjoying free time in the Lodge, community, and/or go on guided excursions. 



    Free-time activities

    Kayak, swimming, cultural exchange opportunities, volleyball, soccer, birding, hiking, fishing, reading, paddle boarding, canoeing, gardening, hammocking, art, yoga, meditating, hiking, and more! 

    Every week, volunteers are able to participate in 3 Amazonian River and Rainforest excursions where ...

    Free-time activities

    Kayak, swimming, cultural exchange opportunities, volleyball, soccer, birding, hiking, fishing, reading, paddle boarding, canoeing, gardening, hammocking, art, yoga, meditating, hiking, and more! 

    Every week, volunteers are able to participate in 3 Amazonian River and Rainforest excursions where they will be guided by experienced guides to explore the surrounding, amazing wildlife. 


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    at H.S Diploma level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV / Resume

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Strong interpersonal skills, education, youth development, environmental outreach, gardening, cultural exchange, spanish,

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    housing, food, boat transportation, airport shuttle, lodging amenities, and NGO operations. 

    Airport Pickup at C.F. Secada Vignetta International Airport

    We'll pick you up from the Iquitos Airport. 

    Accommodation

    High quality lodge bungalow with private bathroom, bed, hammock, and balcony either facing the rainforest or river. Bungalow will be situated in Muyuna Ecolodge where your accommodation will be accompanied by lodging amenities. High quality WiFi available during limited times. 

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Vegetarian meals and meat-friendly if requested. Coffee, tea, and snacks readily available. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is C.F. Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

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    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    This volunteer opportunity is available year-round.  

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $541 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

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    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Americas > South America > Peru > Iquitos

    Meet your project coordinator

    Jorge Andres
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    Spoken languages: Spanish, English
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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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