Teaching in the Heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon
Highlights
- In Yasuní, you have the unique opportunity to work in the most biodiverse place in the world.
- Work within the indigenous Huaorani community, teaching English, sports and much more!
- Actively involve yourself with the organization and the project.
- Roll up your sleeves and help building playground equipment or other objects.
- Go on an incredible trip in the Amazon with a local Huaorani guide.
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About the program
In Yasuní, in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, you can work in the fields of eco-tourism, sports and/or as an English teacher and get to meet the indigenous Huaorani.
Typical day
On a typical day, you'll sit down for breakfast around 8:00 AM, then head to the local Huaroni community with the other volunteers and teach English to different age groups in the morning. Afterwards, you will return to the research center for a hearty lunch before indulging in sports classes or ...
Free-time activities
This project location is famous for its unique jungle hikes, led by a local guide from the Huaorani tribe. Furthermore, Yasuní is the perfect place to relax and recover from the hectic life in the big city.
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This project runs throughout the year. Because Yasuní National Park is a protected national park and it is not accessible to tourists, you will enter together with one of our coordinators.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Foundation Local Dreamers
Non-profit - founded in 2011
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Aldert
About the project
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