Village Education Project
VOLUNTEER WITH THE VILLAGE EDUCATION PROJECT, SUMMER 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS,
EMAIL VOLUNTEER@VILLAGEEDUCATION.ORG
Volunteers with The Village Education Project will teach Math, English, or Computer Skills at a rigorous summer program for underprivileged children in the rural villages surrounding Otavalo, Ecuador. Including pre-departure and on-site training, the program not only allows volunteers to experience Ecuador from one of its most vibrant cities, but to make a substantive difference in the lives of children. Classes are focused on seventh graders that the foundation will sponsor to attend high school, an opportunity currently granted to less than 10 percent of Ecuador's rural population. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work with children of all age groups, and to branch out of the three core subjects to teach sports, music, art and other subjects. Outside of working hours, volunteers in the past have taken salsa lessons, traveled to the nearby cloud forest, climbed volcanoes, visited the rain-forest, and gone on numerous hikes through the stunning Andes mountains.
Eligibility Village Education Project volunteers must meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Evident leadership, initiative, and personal responsibility
The following characteristics are preferred but not required:
- Basic proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish
- Teaching experience
Program Dates Summer 2008 program dates are June 7, 2008-August 31, 2008
Arrival/Start dates for Summer 2008 include the following:
July 19, June 21, August 2, July 5, August 16
Duration Volunteers can participate in the program for a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 11 weeks.
Costs
Costs for Summer 2008 include the following:
$500 Program Fee
$150/week for food, housing and transportation, payable upon arrival in Ecuador
Plane fare; travel arrangements and payments must be made individual by each volunteer
Application Timeline
Saturday, April 18 Applications due by 11:59 pm
Saturday, May 2 Admissions decisions completed
Saturday, May 16 $500 Program Fee due, payable online at www.villageeducation.org
Please join us for this incredible opportunity!
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