Teach in one of the most fantastic places on the planet! Really
make a difference at this wonderful school, whilst living and breathing
the Galapagos islands - a truly amazing experience! This project is based
on the beautiful island of
Santa Cruz.
Your work on
this exciting project will be very varied - you can help teach English to
children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old, and if you have any
special interests (Art, Music or Sports, for example) you could assist in
these areas, too! The school also has facilities for disabled children and
you could help with any of three disabled classes.
And if that’s
still not enough for you, there’s the chance to help out with the
maintenance of the school, for example, you could help improve the water
system in the school so that it's safe to drink and not so intermittent!
Make a real, lasting difference to the indigenous children at this school
in many different ways!
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
Minimum stay 4 weeks and up to 12 weeks, subject to visa
requirements |
| Requirements |
No qualifications needed, just enthusiasm and energy. You'll need
a little Spanish to do this project, but if
you have no knowledge of Spanish at all, you can combine your
project with a one week intensive Spanish course in Quito prior to
starting your project in the Galapagos.
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Price |
►Prices range from £1,295 for
4
weeks to
£2,495 for
12 weeks excluding
Spanish Lessons, staying in our Volunteer House
►Prices range from
£1,495 for
4
weeks to
£2,695 for 12 weeks including
2 weeks of Spanish Lessons concurrent with your project, staying in
our Volunteer House
Please note
that the Ecuador Government is lifting subsidies on fuel, which
means that airline fuel prices will increase. Your flight to
Galapagos is included in the price, but from January 2012 there will
be a fuel supplement. We’ll let you know how much it is as soon as
we know.
Full Price List and other
Currencies
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| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Full pre-departure support
►Local in-country support
and backup
►24-hr emergency support
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Two free t-shirts.
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Up to 2 nights in Quito for your induction ►Return
flights from Quito - Galapagos
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What's not included |
International Flights, Insurance, Food, cost of Visas (if a visa is
required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance),
Return transfer to airport, Galapagos National Park Fee ($110)
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Who can do this Project? |
All our projects are
open to all nationalities.
Anyone aged 17 - 70+ |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The school we work with is a public school in Puerto Ayora, on the
beautiful island of Santa Cruz. There are 330 students who range between
the ages of 4 and 11 years old.
The school has 20 teachers,
all of whom are enthusiastic and friendly even if they don’t speak
English! There is one English language teacher at the school, Andrea. She
is always willing to help if you have any questions and she values your help
immensely. The school also has a very active Parents' Committee - this is a
large group of fathers who want the best for the school and their children.
They offer breakfast every morning to all children. They’d be very
appreciative it if you wished to assist with the preparations, etc.!
The school needs your help in many areas. Most importantly, as an
English language native speaker, you offer the children an opportunity to
practice speaking the language. The majority of the children speak little
or no English at present but there is an growing need for it on the
Galapagos islands due to the ever-increasing numbers of tourists. Students
who do not speak English find themselves disadvantaged because of
this. Your fresh ideas and enthusiasm are needed to encourage both
teachers and students!
Volunteers also have the opportunity to
help in the school's Art classes, which are great fun and where your help
is also really needed. Many children on the island come from relatively
poor backgrounds and the attention you show them benefits them greatly.
There’s also a chance to teach them to be creative through other outlets, such as
Music. At present there are no funds for a music teacher at the
school, so if you have any musical talents these would also be greatly
appreciated!
The school is also equipped with facilities to educate
disabled children. There are three disabled classes in the school and
the teacher of the smallest ones (who range from 6 to 8 years old) really
values the help and support of volunteers as well as this class does not
usually have any assistants.
There’s also a chance to get
out into the fresh air and help with school improvements. The garden was recently improved by other volunteers
who planted trees
and the parents recently built toys for the children to play with during
recess. Unfortunately, the ground is rocky and these rocks have to be removed in
order let the children play safely. There is no running water
system at the school and they are planning to construct one - volunteers are needed to
help with this as they just don’t have enough manpower without you!
ABOUT THE
PROJECT
This project offers you the chance to ‘muck in’ and help where it’s
really needed. Although your project may be teaching English (or Art, or
Music), there is the chance to get involved with other areas of
volunteering within the school and you'll be able to help where
it’s needed.
Although the seeming lack of organisation within the
school may not be what you’re used to, the Ecuadorians have a unique skill
of being organised whilst seeming to be disorganised! You'll need to
accept this as a cultural difference and trust that you’re welcomed and
very appreciated by the school. If you have any doubts or questions at all,
you should just ask, as the school will probably not even be aware that
you’re confused! Have a little confidence, show a little initiative and
accept that things work slowly in Ecuador (the residents of the Galapagos
realise that they live in the most beautiful place in the world and don’t
rush themselves!) - you’ll have a fantastic time!
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
The enormous satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORKING HOURS:
Your hours of work will be between 7am and 12.45pm, which is when
the school is open. You’ll have the afternoons off to explore and enjoy
the fantastic Galapagos islands
SPANISH LESSONS :
If you have no previous knowledge of Spanish,
your project will include 1 week of Intensive
Spanish lessons at a fantastic and very
well-established Spanish school in Quito. You will
arrive into Quito at the start of your project and
be met by our Travellers organiser in Quito. If you
choose to take Spanish lessons you will fly out to
the Galapagos after your intensive Spanish course.
Your flights to the Galapagos islands are included
in your project cost regardless of if you are taking
Spanish classes or not.
All the teachers at
the school have taught Spanish for 8 or more years and between them they
have developed a great many resources to make the lessons lively and
fun. They also periodically organise interesting and enjoyable
activities in order to introduce the Ecuadorian and Latin culture to
their students - most recently they've been cooking Ecuadorian dishes in
classes! It's a great, fun way to learn!
LOCATION:
You’ll be based on the island of Santa Cruz, in a
small village, but don’t worry, there is lots to do, including evenings out at restaurants and nightlife
to enjoy. There are also the beaches and many cultural
interest sites.
In the afternoons and during the weekends you can go
on day
tours, snorkeling tours and diving tours to the
other islands. You can also visit the Charles Darwin
Centre, which is located in the centre of Puerto
Ayora.
Besides that, there are some beautiful beaches
to visit.
Tortuga Bay has two beaches, one for surfing and one
for swimming. Also the Charles Darwin Center has an
own beach, it is a bit smaller, but closer than
Tortuga Bay.
Climate: Pack appropriately! June
to December is the cooler, cloudy and dry season.
December to June is the warm, sunny and rainy
season.
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Got any questions? Please
email us:
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Enhance your Programme with some exciting activities:
Got any questions? Please
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