Primary School in Rio Verde

About the Project

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!

Location

Rio Verde 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 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.

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