Ecuador
Teaching
Work Description: Assisting with teaching at a small, rural elementary school. Volunteers may help teach English and other basic subject areas (science, math, geography), environmental ed., sports and recreation.
Location: Northern Ecuador and Oriente region
Meals & lodging: Volunteers live with local families and pay $5 per day for meals and lodging.
Dates available: Varies with academic calendar
Requirements: Strong Spanish skills, interest in teaching and working with children (experience helpful).
Conservation Projects
The Jatun Sacha Foundation (JSF) offers Ecuador volunteer programs with opportunities to develop a wide variety of activities including data field research, environmental education, community service, plant conservation, agroforestry, and reserve maintenance along with the smaller objectives that include the promotion of biodiversity conservation, research, education, and other community programs.
