Volunteer Opportunity

Help Educate and Empower: Volunteer Opportunities at SKY Foundation in Ecuador teaching English

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Salasaca, Ecuador
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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Cost:Fee Required: $50
    Benefits:
    Housing Available
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation:
    Groups Welcome
    Families Welcome
    International Volunteers Welcome

    Description

    Help Educate and Empower: Volunteer Opportunities at SKY Foundation in Ecuador teaching English

    Volunteer Opportunities:

    English Teacher

    • Responsibilities:
    • Teach English classes to children and adults in the community.
    • Prepare lesson plans and educational activities.
    • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
    • Requirements:
    • Fluency in English; teaching experience preferred but not required.
    • Patience, adaptability, and a passion for education.
    • Commitment: Minimum of 3 weeks.

    Curriculum Developer

    • Responsibilities:
    • Assist in developing and enhancing the English curriculum.
    • Create teaching materials and resources.
    • Collaborate with local teachers to integrate culturally relevant content.
    • Requirements:
    • Experience in curriculum development or educational content creation.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    • Commitment: Minimum of 3 weeks.

    We support children and adults with their education by offering homework assistance and teach basic subjects like English. All of our work is made possible by our volunteers. There is no minimum or maximum stay required but we ask all volunteers to work 6 hours each day from Monday to Friday, with weekends to explore other parts of Ecuador.

    Each volunteer gets 3 prepared meals a day and accommodation. Volunteers can choose between different kind of tasks, depending on what is needed. Some projects include:

    -teaching English, Maths, Arts or any other subject you are familiar with at the afternoon school

    -helping out with English classes for children, young adults and adults

    -fundraising

    -construction work

    -gardening

    -volunteer coordination (minimum stay of 6 months required)

    -anything else you have expertise at and are willing to contribute!

    During weekends, volunteers have the freedom to explore or stay at Pachamama. Many enjoy participating in Salasaca's festivals, celebrations, and organized trips. Feel free to ask us for recommendations on local attractions or activities.

    If you are interested in more information write us at: volunteers.sky@gmail.com

    Volunteer Opportunities:

    English Teacher

    • Responsibilities:
    • Teach English classes to children and adults in the community.
    • Prepare lesson plans and educational activities.
    • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
    • Requirements:
    • Fluency in English; teaching experience preferred but not required.
    • Patience, adaptability, and a passion for education.
    • Commitment: Minimum of 3 weeks.

    Curriculum Developer

    • Responsibilities:
    • Assist in developing and enhancing the English curriculum.
    • Create teaching materials and resources.
    • Collaborate with local teachers to integrate culturally relevant content.
    • Requirements:
    • Experience in curriculum development or educational content creation.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    • Commitment: Minimum of 3 weeks.

    We support children and adults with their education by offering homework assistance and teach basic subjects like English. All of our work is made possible by our volunteers…

    Location

    On-site

    Hosteria Pachamama

    MCXH+GRF, Salasaca, Ecuador

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