Primary School in Chin Chin

About the Project

In the rural community of Chin Chin this school is the only option children have to receive a decent education. The school has struggled for many years given a lack of teachers, money for materials, as well as proper building supplies to renovate the increasingly dilapidated classrooms. Often children walk up to an hour in order to get to school only to find they share the same classroom and teacher with every other student grades 1-6.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are needed to help tutor children in small groups, aid the teacher with classroom projects, teach English, organize recreational activities, work with the community and parents of the children to restore the school building, and are even given the chance to teach their own class!

Location

Chin Chin is located a few miles outside the town of Banos, about 3.5 hours south of Quito. All volunteers will be met at the airport in Quito, given an orientation and overnight stay, and then taken to the bus station the following morning to travel to Banos.

Accommodations and Meals

Accommodation during the project is with a carefully screened host family located a short distance away from the school. All meals with your host family are included during your stay.

Requirements

Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required, depending on the duties the volunteer expects to perform. An intermediate level of Spanish is required. Spanish lessons are available prior to the volunteer project in Quito for an additional fee.

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