Teaching and Education Volunteering


Teaching English to students in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia       2 projects of 2 wks in September and October

Volunteer project: The project is organized with one of the secondary schools in a suburb of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The country has a 12-year school system. Until 1990, students used to study Russian only as a second language, but since 1990 they have the chance to study other languages as well. However, the quality of English language teaching still needs improvement.

The volunteers' main task will be to teach English to the students. This could also be done through informal activities such as singing songs, playing games, etc. The group will also help with some renovation works in the school. We may also do some workshops with the children on environmental awareness and forest protection.

Study theme: English teaching methods from the volunteers' countries and the future of the volunteer movement in Mongolia.

Special requirements: Participants are expected to like working with kids and to be flexible and adaptable.

Language: English

Leisure time: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc.

Accommodation: Youth hostel. Sleeping bag is necessary.

Location: Ulaanbaatar. Half of the population of the country (3.2 million) lives in the capital city.

Terminal: Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Khaan International airport or International train station of Ulaanbaatar

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 250 USD
Pick up and drop off service is available upon request from/to the airport or the train station in Ulaanbaatar. Transportation to and from the project site on the first and last day is also provided.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.

All available dates for this project:
September 4 - September 17, 2023
October 2 - October 15, 2023

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Teaching English and improving educational facilities on Bali Island
Bali Island, Indonesia       2 projects of 2 wks in January and February

Volunteer project: Bali Island is popular as the island of gods and is very famous for its culture and nature attractions. The project takes place in the western part of Bali. Unlike in the east where tourism is the main source of income, in the west there’s more rice farms and plantations, and fishing is a major activity. The busy seaport in Gilimanuk is the gateway that connects Bali and Java island through the Bali sea. Most of the area is mountainous and consists of primary monsoon forest. The West Bali National Park has a total area of 19,000 ha and is an important place for conserving rare and endangered plants, birds and animals.

We organize the international volunteer project to support schools in the western part of the island. We aim to meet the need of local students and teachers for improved communication and opportunities to interact with people from other countries. The schools provide basic compulsory education in math, languages, social studies, science, art and music. School hours are from 7 am to 1 pm, Monday to Saturday.

The volunteers will teach the students basic English and introduce some English kids songs. They will also do simple renovations in the school, such as making bookshelves for the library and painting classrooms. The volunteers will be also involved in extracurricular activities with the children like cultural exchange, playing, sport, art, scouting, music and traditional dance.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the local culture particularities in Bali. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit diverse and exciting attractions in Jembrana and Bali, which are popular all over the world. The volunteers may visit beaches, temples, handicraft making centers and traditional markets.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: The project takes place in the western part of Bali Island, 3 hours by car or bus from Denpasar.

Terminal: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar, Bali

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 240 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.

All available dates for this project:
January 23 - February 3, 2023 | Melaya
January 23 - February 3, 2023 | Buleleng

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Support the educational programs of rural schools in Ecuador
Coast, Highlands and Amazon, Ecuador       5 - 10 months

Volunteer project: Volunteers are needed nationwide to teach English. Based on the volunteer’s skills and education, it is also possible to volunteer as teachers’ aid for subjects like Math, World History, Environment, Grammar, Science, etc. This project offers the opportunity for volunteers to assist students of Elementary Schools located in rural areas, where access to English teachers is limited.

The volunteer work consists in teaching basic English and Environmental lessons in rural schools with no resources, from the Coast, Highlands and Amazon. To those who have good level of Spanish, we offer to assist the children who have learning problems helping them in reading, writing, grammar, mathematics in the afternoons after school (mainly in the schools from the Coast). The schools do not have didactic materials for English lessons; volunteers are responsible to prepare these materials for the benefit of the schools, to prepare exams and evaluations, as well as, for each grade, a report about the students' achievements and goals must be given to the Principals of the schools.

Teaching kids in Ecuador

Special requirements: Basic knowledge of Spanish is required.

Language: English / Spanish

Duration of the project: Minimum time for volunteering is 5 months, up to 10 months. Volunteers can apply for the following periods:
In the Highlands and the Amazon: from September to the end of June;
In the Coastal region: from May to the end of January.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be placed in host families.

Location: The placements are in the Highlands (Quito and Cayambe in Pichincha Province; Riobamba in Chimborazo Province), the Coast (Esmeraldas in Esmeraldas Province; Chugchilan and Palo Quemado in Cotopaxi Province) and the Amazon (near Tena in Napo Province).

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: $400 US for 4 weeks
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.

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Education and therapy for special needs children in Quito
Quito, Ecuador       3 - 12 months

Volunteer project: Within this program, international volunteers will support children with disabilities. The school offers programs for children to prepare them for their future and to teach them how to become independent individuals. The aim of the project is to provide education to children with motor disabilities and to facilitate the acquisition of skills and their integration into society. Volunteers interested in this project will need to stay a minimum of 3 months, in order to follow up with the children’s progress.

The volunteers will assist the teachers in providing physical therapy, language therapy, counselling, pre-employment training, sports and recreation to the children. Volunteers will be taking care of the children, playing and teaching them new games. The volunteers will also help the children during lunch time, helping them to learn how to eat by themselves.

Children of the Andean highlands and the Amazon

Special requirements: Basic knowledge of Spanish is required.

Language: English / Spanish

Duration of the project: Minimum time for volunteering is 12 weeks, up to 12 months.

Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in local host families.

Location: Quito is the capital city of Ecuador. It is a developing city with more than 2.5 million people. It is located in a valley surrounded by mountains at 2850 meters above sea level.
Quito is a city rich in history and culture. It has the largest and best preserved historic center in Latin America. The monument of the Middle of the World is located in Quito, as well as many other tourist and gastronomic attractions.

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: $400 US for 4 weeks
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.

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