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3 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Assist classroom English teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, and leading activities or teach focus groups within the community, depending on the needs at the time of your placement.
  • Help improve the language skills of naturalist guides, English teachers, and biodiversity protection officers in their work setting.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of continuing education programs for community members to help them practice conversational English.

Highlights

  • Assist classroom English teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, and leading activities or teach focus groups within the community, depending on the needs at the time of your placement.
  • Help improve the language skills of naturalist guides, English teachers, and biodiversity protection officers in their work setting.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of continuing education programs for community members to help them practice conversational English.
  • Explore the stunning beauty and rich diversity of Galapagos.

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    In this program you will have the choice between formal and applied teaching opportunities with students inside the classroom and with others outside of the classroom.

    Role Overview

    As the Community English Education Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with students, teachers, government workers, and community members. In this program you will have the choice between formal and applied teaching opportunities that include:

    • Assisting classroom English ...

    About the program

    Role Overview

    As the Community English Education Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with students, teachers, government workers, and community members. In this program you will have the choice between formal and applied teaching opportunities that include:

    • Assisting classroom English teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, and leading activities.
    • Teaching job related language skills to naturalist guides, English teachers, and biodiversity protection officers in their work setting, depending on the needs of the community at the time of your placement.
    • Helping to design and run continuing education programs for community members to practice conversational English. 
    Requirements

    • A genuine passion for education
    • Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Energetic, creative, and enthusiastic nature that stimulates the learning environment
    • Ability to speak and understand Spanish is beneficial as it will increase your ability to communicate and integrate with community members. Our staff are English speakers, but we recommend you brush up your Spanish skills to make the most of your experience. If you would like to add a 1 or 2 week long Spanish course to the start of your program, please let us know so we can help you arrange this.

    Accommodation 

    Accommodation is provided by one of our carefully selected host families or in our volunteer housing. In both types of housing, volunteers have their own room, a fan, bed, desk, dresser, and bathroom, as well as warm water and drinking water.  In our volunteer housing, breakfast is not included, but you have access to our fully equipped kitchen facilities to cover your needs. Lunch and dinner is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town, which are usually open-air seating with local cuisine. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month. 

    Our host families have experience with outside culture and international living and provide an amazing immersion experience. All host family houses are nearby the IOI offices and the local schools in the beach town of Puerto Villamil. Homes are fairly simple, clean, and welcoming. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is at the above mentioned restaurants.  

    We at IOI pair you with your host family, and we are available at any time to help if any issues arrive with  the restaurants, your host family, the volunteer site, if you get sick and need to visit the doctor, etc.

    Participation Fee

    The program fee is necessary to cover your cost of living and logistics. Our overhead is covered by other means so 100% of any funds that exceed your direct cost will go towards the project you participated in.

    To book you need to pay a Reservation Deposit.
    That deposit WILL BE DEDUCTED from your program fee.

    What’s Included          

    Cost includes food, full room and board, permits, Transient visa, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, etc.—everything minus personal expenses, travel insurance, the $20 USD Tourist Transit Card, and your airfare to Galápagos.

    Typical day

    Schedules are based on a 25 hr/week commitment.

    Typically Monday-Friday 7:00AM –12:00PM and/or a few hours focus group teaching in the IOI Classroom. Exact times may be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand. Time for preparation is in the afternoons.

    Typical day

    Schedules are based on a 25 hr/week commitment.

    Typically Monday-Friday 7:00AM –12:00PM and/or a few hours focus group teaching in the IOI Classroom. Exact times may be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand. Time for preparation is in the afternoons.

    Free-time activities

    In Galapagos you can live a Pacific Island life. This means you can choose between a lot of free time activities including surfing, soccer, beach volley, etc.

    Free-time activities

    In Galapagos you can live a Pacific Island life. This means you can choose between a lot of free time activities including surfing, soccer, beach volley, etc.

    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 (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    TEFL Certification Teaching Degree

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:30 - 12:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Cost includes food, full room and board, permits, Transient visa, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, etc. — everything with the exception of personal expenses, travel insurance, the $20 USD Tourist Transit Card, and your airfare to the Galápagos.

    The program fee is necessary to cover your cost of living and logistics. Our overhead is covered by other means so 100% of any funds that exceed your direct cost will go towards the projects on the ground.

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided by one of our carefully selected host families or in our volunteer housing. All our rooms have a private Bathroom, warm water, a fan, a bed, and a desk/dresser. Many of the host family housing include A/C.

    Food & Beverages

    In our volunteer housing, breakfast is not included, but you have access to our fully equipped kitchen facilities to cover your needs. Lunch and dinner is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month. 

    Our host families have experience with outside culture and international living and provide an amazing immersion experience. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is at the above mentioned restaurants.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Baltra Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Baltra Airport (GPS) in Galapagos Islands. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ecuador. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ecuador provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

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

    Details on arrival

    Arrivals are on Mondays and departures are on Saturdays or Sundays. Project staff will pick you up and drop you off from the Isabela Island ferry pier on these days. Please ensure this works with your travel plans.

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

    Program Fees

    $695 per week 3 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    3 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    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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    Americas > South America > Ecuador > Galápagos

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