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Volunteer: Volunteer in a Primary School in Rio Verde, Ecuador

Organization: Greenheart Travel
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 36-3417309
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The town of Rio Verde continues to grow in population each year with more and more children in need of basic education. This small school located in the town?s center has had to adapt to increasing enrollment. With five classrooms and a kindergarten,. . . Learn more

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Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Type of NGO:   Independent

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Description

The town of Rio Verde continues to grow in population each year with more and more children in need of basic education. This small school located in the town?s center has had to adapt to increasing enrollment. With five classrooms and a kindergarten, you can constantly hear the hum of everything from times tables to history lessons. Classrooms are normally divided by grades with one teacher for each. With large numbers and no help, it can often be difficult for teachers to keep up with individual student?s needs.

Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers are needed to help tutor children in small groups, teach English, aid the teacher with classroom projects, organize recreational activities, engage in community renewal projects with the families, and even given the chance to teach their own class!

 
Cost Details
Fee includes housing, food, medical insurance, in-country staff support, pre-departure orientation, in-country orientation, registration fees. written materials and 24 hour emergency contact.
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
Spanish (proficient)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
Experience or education in teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required, depending on the duties the volunteer will be expected to perform. An intermediate level of Spanish is required. Spanish lessons are available prior to the volunteer project in Quito for an additional fee.
 
Detailed Location Information
Greenheart Travel volunteers are flexible and caring people who are interested in a real cultural experience.

About Greenheart Travel

A non-profit international exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, environmental consciousness, and world peace. Greenheart Travel and CCI organizes exchange programs in the United States and in over 30 countries around the world. Through Greenheart?s environmental and social welfare initiatives, American and international participants can contribute to conservation efforts through service, education and conscious living. Learn More

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