Experience Ecuador from a whole new perspectiva by signing up for one of our volunteer programs. Our programs offer a unique opportunity fo rparticipants to work side-by-side with local people, on locally designed and driven projects. Our volunteer programs are designed to facilitate hands-on-service and cultural exchange with the aim of fostering cultural understanding.

As an international volunteer, you will participate in meaningful comunitydevelopment and  gain a whole new perspective of Ecuador. We offer you the possibility of volunteering in a Shuar community located in the Amazon region in the Pastaza province surrounded by beautiful landscapes. You will have the possibility to visit Puyo city or other interesting nearby places on the weekend. In this comunity you can help in:

- English education for the children of the school community ,  Reforestation: planting, vegetation  and Participate in the creation of handicrafts with the people of the community.

To participate in these activities, it is necessary to have a good level of Spanish (at least intermediate).

For students that don’t have any knowledge of the Spanish language, we recommend at least 80 hours

of Spanish class, 4 hours daily, that will allow you to reach the ideal level of Spanish.

*The cost per month is $750 with food included

three meals.

*Per 15 days is $ 375 with three meals included.

*You need to pay $40 for inscription

*All costs are per person ¨

Come, learn the culture and work in indigenous communities in the Central Highlands:

Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Guaranda in the areas of:

- Education for children and young people
- Community  Works,

- Development of Handicrafts,
- Reforestation, Nursery
- Medicine

In the Jungle, in Sucumbíos, in the Cuyabeno reserve:

- Education

- Community Work (Construction etc, etc)

- Development of Handicrafts

- Reforestation

Interested Profile

To be a volunteer you need no experience,

only good spirits and eager to learn and

teach. To be intern you must be a professional

able to adapt and integrate into the community,

respecting cultural values of the region. It`s

necesary an intermediate spanish level for

the correct comunication with the people.

Recognition

For the volunteer or intern wishes, the “Institute of Internships and Volunteer” gives  a certificate in recognition of the work done, which will get apostille in the Ministery of Foreign affairs  with diplomatic stamp, through it the volunteer or intern will have a document that will serve in any country Cost $ 60

Cost

*The price doesn´t include the tickets to go to the comunities

ECOTOURISTIC PROGRAM FOR SPANISH STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS

LOCATION: Integral Farm “El Rosario”, Puerto Quito, Pichincha.

OBJECTIVE: To learn and practice Spanish through coexisting with local people and developing activities related to the environment and community.

PLACE DESCRIPTION

GUESTHOUSE

It provides accommodations for six people, with food, electricity, fresh water, ecological toilet, kitchen, TV, DVD player, internet and camping area.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer work will be carried out in one of these three areas:

-         Health (10 hours)

-         Education (15 hours)

-         Agriculture (15 hours)

We offer direct support to La Abundancia Medical Center, 8 de Septiembre Primary School and El Rosario Integral Farm respectively.

Health.- Volunteers will assist the Doctors at the Medical Center and plan a medical brigade for diagnosis visiting different nearby little villages.

Education.- Volunteers will help the School teacher, particularly in English lessons, sports and art.

Agriculture.- Volunteers will support the farm´s agroecological engeneering projects with knowledge and simple applications which subsequently will be shared with the community and then run in nearby farms.

Usually, tasks will be assigned according to the specific needs at the moment and the volunteers´ skills; they shall have a basic knowledge on the area of interest. Volunteers may bring a certificate of any related seminar or academic course and a letter specifying their  competences and interests.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE (Two weeks)

SUNDAY

15h00 Departure from Quito

18h30 Arrival at the Farm, settling, introduction

19h00 Dinner, rest                                                                                                                                               

MONDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Mini tour

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others)

12h30 Cooking class, traditional dish from the highlands

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Introduction to the volunteering team

16h30 Trekking, river bath, swimming

18h30 Table games

19h30 Dinner

20h30 Summary of activities

TUESDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Milking

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Making of natural face packs

12h30 Cooking class, traditional dish from the coast

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Sports with the community

17h30 River bath

19h00 Dinner

20h00 Bonfire, summary of activities

WEDNESDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Milking

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Aromatherapy, breathing exercices

12h30 Home made yogurt preparation

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Trekking, bath on Crocodile Fall

17h30 Movie

19h30 Dinner

20h30 Summary of activities

THURSDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Making of farmhouse cheese

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Long walk through primary forest Recinto 10 de Agosto

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Fishing

18h00 Cooking class, traditional dish from the amazonia

19h30 Dinner, bonfire

FRIDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Caramel spread preparation

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Long walk through the rubber tree forest

12h30 Fruit harvest, natural juice preparation

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Games with kids from 8 de Septiembre School

17h30 River bath

18h30 Handcrafts making

19h30 Dinner

20h30 Music

SATURDAY

07h00 Breakfast

08h00 Visit to Cascada Azul

12h30 Return to the Farm

13h30 Lunch

15h00 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others)

17h00 Snacks

18h00 Movie

19h30  Dinner, rest

SUNDAY

07h00 Breakfast

08h00 Visit to La Concordia

09h00 Ecuavoley tournament  (Complejo “Doña Isidra”)

12h30 Lunch, rest

14h00 Bath in natural swimming pools

16h00 Return to the Farm

17h00 Coffee and table games

18h30 Bonfire

19h30 Dinner, rest

MONDAY

11h30 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others)

12h30 Cooking class, traditional dish from the zone

13h30 Lunch, rest

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Making of farmhouse chocolate

08h30 Spanish lessons15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 River bath

18h30 Ping pong

19h30 Dinner

20h30 Summary of activities

TUESDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Milking

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Folk music lyrics

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Sports with the community

17h30 River bath

19h00 Dinner

20h00 Summary of activities

WEDNESDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Orange harvest

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Learning dynamic games

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Orange energetic bath

17h30 Movie

19h30 Dinner

20h30 Summary of activities

THURSDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Animal feeding

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Conversation

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Trekking, river bath

18h00 Cheese pasty baking

19h30 Dinner, rest

FRIDAY

07h00 Breakfast

07h45 Exfoliation based on natural elements

08h30 Spanish lessons

11h30 Trekking

12h30 Cacao harvest

13h30 Lunch, rest

15h00 Volunteer work

16h30 Last meeting with the community

17h30 River bath

18h30 Final summary of activities

19h30 Dinner

20h30 Music

SATURDAY

07h00 Breaksfast

08h00 Visit to the beach “Piedra de vapor”

12h30 Return to the Farm

13h30 Lunch

15h00 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others)

17h00 Final report: videos, photos, memories

19h30  Dinner, rest

SUNDAY

07h00 Breakfast, arrangements

08h00 Departure to Quito

11h30 Arrival at Quito

BASIC LUGGAGE

Water proof shoes

Repellent

Sunscreen

Personal hygiene implements

COSTS

$710 per person

Includes:

Two week accommodations with three daily meals

Transportation Quito – Farm – Quito, internal transportation

Guidance

Suggested activities considered in the schedule

Student Book

Spanish Class

PROJECT MANAGER

Patricio Gallardo

* Registration fees is not included

In the jungles of the Upper Amazon 100 species of trees per acre have been recorded. In Central America, only up to 40 species of trees per acre have been discovered. In the temperate3 forests of North America and Europa, rarely more than 20 different species exist per acre. The Amazon support over 600 species of fish and more than 250 species of amphibians and reptiles.

We offer you the possibility  to explore this fantastic World combining with Spanish classes ,it’s ideal for groups from 3 to 6 students.

You will arrive to a comfortable and nice hotel, you will receive classes in the morning and your teacher will go with you to the different activities you’ll have in the afternoon. The last day you will visit an indigenous community of the tribe Shuar and attend to a Shaman healing ceremony. It will be an unforgettable experience.

The itinerary is:

Sunday:    You will travel to the hotel in Puyo and arrive in the afternoon. At your arrival you can take the rest of the afternoon to do some light exploring of the places nearby. When you return to the hostel you will enjoy a dinner.

Monday:    Class in the morning. In the afternoon you will visit a botanical garden “Las Orquídeas” (The Orchids) where you can admire these beautiful flowers. Ecuador has the greatest diversity of orchid species in the world.

Tuesday:   Classes and a visit to the Fatima Zoo where you can see the different animal species of the area.

Wednesday: Classes and a visit to the Hola Vida (Hello Life) waterfall where you   can enjoy the beautiful landscapes and take a swim if you’d like.

Thursday:  Classes and a visit to the Omaere, Nice Park where you can enjoy the botanical diversity of the area.

Friday:      Classes and a visit to an aquarium where you can admire the rich marine life of the Amazon region.

Saturday:  Visit to an indigenous community and a Shaman. This will last all day and you will have a fantastic opportunity to learn about the Shuar culture and attend to a shaman ceremony.

Sunday:    After breakfast in the morning, you will return to Quito.

* Price per person, all inclusive:  $599 per person.

* This is for groups since 3 persons

Important things that the student needs to bring:

Copy of your passport showing your visa permit for Ecuador! , shorts and long pants (avoid cotton jeans if possible); T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts , Raincoat or poncho, Bathing suit , sandals, Insect repellent,Sunblock (VERY important) , Cap to protect your head from the sun, Flashlight , Binoculars  (optional)

* The Class and activity schedule is subject to change depending on the activity and the weather. Class could be in the afternoon and the activity in the morning, always in accordance to the instructor.

YEAR  2010

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