vanaf 872€

Super goed 4.4rating (78)

Jungle School Supporter

location
4 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Super goed 4.4  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Goed Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Make a one in a life time experience living in the Amazon jungle
  • Gain Spanish fluency by working with the locals up close
  • Support the education of children who do not have access to good schooling
  • Make memories you'll never forget during free time activities and excursions with fellow volunteers
  • Learn first hand from a foreign culture, from people who have always lived in the jungle

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen
50+

Over het programma

This unique volunteer teaching opportunity is located in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Here, volunteers can make a real difference in children's lives.

This unique volunteer teaching opportunity is waiting for you in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Volunteers can truly make a difference in the lives of local children, who do not have access to a proper education.

The tiny jungle school was established in 2001 in order to provide children from ...

Over het programma

This unique volunteer teaching opportunity is waiting for you in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Volunteers can truly make a difference in the lives of local children, who do not have access to a proper education.

The tiny jungle school was established in 2001 in order to provide children from the nearby communities with education. When it comes to education programs, the Amazon communities receive very little support from the government. Often jungle communities are marginalized or completely forgotten by authorities and society.

Approximately thirty kids in the 3–11 age range are enrolled in the school. Promoting critical thinking and languages like Spanish, Kichwa, German, and English are prioritized. The intention is that the kids will have more chances to support themselves as adults and that their jungle communities will remain robust and self-sufficient.

There are only two classes and two permanent teachers. Teaching about thirty students of varying ages is a real challenge. This situation is not ideal because the needs and requirements for education vary greatly amongst age groups. The basic infrastructure of the school consists of three classrooms, a toddler play area, a small sports field, and teacher housing.

With your volunteer work, you can contribute significantly and make a real difference! Your assistance will make it possible for the kids to get the instruction and support they require for their individual academic success as volunteers improve learning effectiveness for students of all ages by facilitating special education programs. Volunteers can assist in teaching any age group or subject, from math and language classes for older students to arts and crafts for younger ones, depending on their interests and skills.

This volunteer program offers an exceptional chance to gain knowledge about the indigenous communities as well as the great biodiversity of the Amazon. Additionally, this is a wonderful chance for you to advance both professionally and personally.

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Various tasks will be assigned to you based on your expertise and areas of strength. Naturally, the children's care and the creation and enhancement of the learning environment are the main priorities. In this volunteer project, intercultural exchange with educators, kids, and families is crucial. ..

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Various tasks will be assigned to you based on your expertise and areas of strength. Naturally, the children's care and the creation and enhancement of the learning environment are the main priorities. In this volunteer project, intercultural exchange with educators, kids, and families is crucial. It is important for volunteers to be adaptable, understanding, and actively engaged in the community.

You play a significant role as a volunteer and role model. Please never forget that you have a duty to the children. Along with a great deal of patience and empathy, important qualities are a great deal of responsibility.

Volunteer duties consist of:

  • Attend to the kids at school
  • Oversee unstructured play
  • Create a good learning environment
  • Provide specialized workshops
  • Create project tasks
  • Crafts and the arts
  • Engage the kids in sports
  • Encourage children's growth by providing them with fulfilling work
  • Supplementary courses like language, reading, writing, and math

In the jungle, daybreak coincides with sunrise, and twilight signifies bedtime. The kids are taken to school in school canoes across the jungle river at approximately 6:30 a.m. to start their school day. The first class is at 7:00 a.m. At 9:00 a.m., children, volunteers, and teachers have a half-hour breakfast break. The upcoming lessons involve sports and instructive leisure activities (learning through play) and run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The kids board the school canoes at 12:30 p.m. and head back to their families. 

Volunteers can spend the afternoons organizing workshops or school supplies for the following day, or they can take the afternoon off if nothing needs to be done.

Workdays are from Monday through Friday, with roughly thirty hours per week. Weekends are entirely free and can be used for travel and recreational pursuits.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The school is situated in a stunning protected jungle reserve, right beside a river and encircled by a thick layer of evergreen rainforest. Discover the Amazon region in all its beauty right here. Animal sounds, mostly from groups of monkeys in the trees, dominate the atmosphere rather than the ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The school is situated in a stunning protected jungle reserve, right beside a river and encircled by a thick layer of evergreen rainforest. Discover the Amazon region in all its beauty right here. Animal sounds, mostly from groups of monkeys in the trees, dominate the atmosphere rather than the sounds of passing cars. A distinct sensory experience of colors, scents, and sounds!

Tena is just over an hour's drive from the volunteer project. It's situated right next to the Arajuno River.

It is anticipated that the volunteers will actively participate in the school project in the jungle and give it their all. However, we also want you to make the most of your downtime, go on trips, and explore this incredibly diverse and beautiful area.

One of the primary sources of income in the area is tourism. A range of activities are available, including hiking through forests, cultural tours to neighboring communities, healing gardens, making chocolate and coffee, engaging in outdoor sports like white-water rafting or canopy tours, and exploring caves. Tena also offers discos and karaoke bars for an enjoyable evening. 

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (gemiddeld niveau) ou Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

op High School niveau

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Vereiste documenten

CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 07:00 - 13:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door South America Inside

Our volunteer work at the jungle school in Ecuador includes:

  • Shared room in Volunteer House
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Advice from our experienced staff
  • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
  • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
  • Your placement in the volunteer project
  • Pre-departure information
  • Packing list
  • Country handbook
  • Intercultural guide
  • Orientation upon arrival
  • On-site volunteer coordinator
  • 24/7 emergency number
  • Advice on travel insurance
  • Certificate of participation

Accomodatie

In the middle of the jungle, the volunteers reside in a comfortable volunteer home situated directly on a river. The volunteer house is shared with volunteers supporting an animal sanctuary. This fascinating coexistence is thrilling and makes your stay even more interesting.

There are single, double, and triple rooms in the volunteer house. You might have a single room or a room with one or two other volunteers; the distribution is dependent on the number of volunteers. The bathrooms feature modern sanitary facilities and cold water showers, which provide a great way to cool off during the hot weather in the rainforest.

The volunteer house is only a five-minute walk from the school. Typically, the volunteers return to the volunteer house for lunch. Delicious food is prepared by a chef for the volunteers Monday through Friday. Every day, there's also a vegetarian option. Weekend meals and dinners are made by the volunteers themselves. Shifts are split for this reason, allowing everyone to have a turn. Weekend meals and dinners are vegetarian.

The Volunteer House does not have WiFi, but the school and the administrative buildings on the Volunteer House property do have internet access.

Eten & Drank

Full-board with 3 meals / day is provided.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Ecuador. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Ecuador biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Ecuador dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Ecuador. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

The volunteer program can be started year round from September to June. The month of July and August are school holidays.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

4 weken (min. verblijf) 872€
5 weken 985€
6 weken 1.098€
7 weken 1.210€
8 weken 1.323€
9 weken 1.436€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 1.774€
Gemiddelde kosten 182€/week

Programmakosten

182€ per week 4 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


Duurtijd

4 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door South America Inside gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

South America Inside

Super goed 4.4 rating (78 beoordelingen)

Agentschap - opgericht in 2003

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Goed Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Marion

Gesproken talen: Duits, Spaans, Engels

Over de organisatie

South America Inside promotes intercultural, linguistic and educational exchanges. Its volunteer programs are addressed to students, professionals and retirees.

Ontmoet je organisatie

South America Inside is an intercultural management agency, founded back in 2003, which specializes in the promotion of programs abroad, language travel and educational programs throughout Latin America.

Since 2007, to enrich the experience of our global-minded clients and to provide them with even more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding their program offerings throughout South and Central America.

Working together with some of the best language schools in Latin America, South America Inside provides high quality language courses in almost every Latin American country.

Thanks to a professional team of motivated and friendly staff, South America Inside has been very successful over the past several years and have been able to establish an outstanding network of what we call "Insider Contacts." To enrich the experience of their clients and to provide them with more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding our program offerings throughout Central and South America, in addition to our well-established Chilean programs.

Volunteer Work

Do you dream of staying abroad while doing something positive? Are you looking for a unique experience that will leave a mark on your life? Then a Volunteer Work program in South America or Central America is perfect for you!

With South America Inside you can combine an adventure abroad with social commitment, and create lasting memories in Latin America. Support the protection of endangered species; help a local community construct new homes; give new hope to impoverished children.

The possibilities to lend a hand are diverse, as there are the many places where help is needed. We have classified our volunteer projects in different areas so you can easily find the one (or more!) projects that best match your needs and interests.

Why with us

There are many persuasive reasons that speak in favor of South America Inside when it comes to selecting your perfect provider of language, study and volunteer travel abroad. Following, we have prepared a short summary so that you can get us to know a little better.

Our Insider benefits at a glance:

  Regional Experience
Over one decade (established in 2003) of dedication to language, work and study travel programs in Latin America. Thanks to our long standing work and life experience in the South American continent, we know this region really well. Therefore, we can help and inform you in a professional and competent way.

  Multifaceted Offers
Over time we have developed new programs to offer a wide array of work abroad opportunities to our clients. We have been pioneers in launching new exchange programs, as we have been the first in offering Work & Travel/Working Holiday and Farm Stays in Chile and successfully introduced these programs into the market back in 2005. Since 2012, we are the only agency to offer this type of program in Costa Rica.

  Insider Advice
Despite living in the modern era of the internet, we know that reliable and competent advice is still an important criterion for most of us. At South America Inside, you will find the benefits of an internet provider and an independent travel agency. We will be glad to pass on our extensive knowledge and regional experience.!

  Location
It is difficult to run programs when there is nobody “on the ground” to evaluate existing options and search for new opportunities. So, we are located in Chile, on location, and we know everything that is going on first hand. We know what it is like to live as a foreigner in South America and will be happy to assist you in making your stay unforgettable!

  Independence
South America Inside is an independent provider of language courses, internships, volunteer work, Farm Stays and Work & Travel programs in Latin America. We neither depend financially nor structurally on any other company, language school, association or organization. Therefore, we are able to give personalized information in accordance to your needs and availability.

•  Multilingual Team

Our team is multilingual and international! We speak fluent English, Spanish and German, as well as some French and Portuguese. With our customers, we can communicate in their native language and we avoid misunderstandings with local partners by communicating in Spanish with them. You can be sure that there will be an English-speaking contact person for you before, during, and after your stay.

  Customer Service
Excellent customer service is one of the most important goals for South America Inside, and this is evident with the positive feedback we regularly receive from our many happy clients. Emails are answered within 48 business hours and every client is treated with the same friendliness and expertise.

  Gapless and Accurate Information flow
With South America Inside you will have one and the same contact person before, during and after your trip. With that said, we guarantee a gapless and accurate information flow and you will always be very well informed.

  Approved Program Places
Many of our program places, especially in the area of internships and volunteer work, are designed in the way that they will be recognized by most universities, colleges or academies.

78 beoordelingen · rating4.4

lyne bourbonnais rating3.8

2024 at Eco Farm Worker

j'ai bien aimé mon expérience à Antigua qui est une superbe ville facile à visiter. Vivre dans une famille, y prendre les repas est une très belle incursion dans la vie guatémaltèque. et quoi de mieux pour l'immersion en langue espagnole! eco farm: bien qu'au départ je n'ai pas bien saisi ...
GERALDINE QUIRKE rating3.2

2024 at Work in a National Park

When I scheduled volunteer time the indication was that there was a limited number of volunteers based on the projects/work to be done. As more and more volunteers arrived i realized that we were more valued for the money we paid than for the limited amount of work to be done. Also, I felt that ...
Floriana D. rating5

2023 at Local Wildlife Helper

Hey there, I love my experience, it is amazing !!! Tomorrow I am going to visit and I am working, it's going very well ! Thank you for everything!! ...
Ich bin gut auf der Osterinsel angekommen. Wurde von dem Projektleiter am Flughafen abgeholt. Er hatte sogar eine Kollegin mit, die deutsch spricht, sollte ich mit spanisch nicht so gut umgehen können. Echt toll! Die Unterkunft ist gut und ordentlich und groß, sie liegt am Ende der Ortschaft, ...
Emilie Hasni rating4.2

2023 at Help Save Sea Turtles

Magnifique expérience avec les tortues et avec les autres volontaires aussi. Le cadre est magnifique, les couchers de soleil et les balades dans la nature autour du lieu du volontariat sont superbes. Petite info : si tu veux avoir internet, le seul réseau qui fonctionne est Kolbi. Nous on a ...
Laurence M. rating5

2023 at Wildlife Rescue Assistant

The country is magnifique and at this moment all the people who I’ve met are nice. The projet and his place is very cool and the family home stay too! Everything is OK thank you for ...

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