Galapagos
Live with a family on the Galapagos and in exchange for spending several hours a week helping them learn English they provide food and accommodation! Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Galapagos Islands. You will live either on the islands of Isabela or San Cristobal.
This is a great programme for people who want to experience life in Galapagos and the Ecuadorian culture in-depth. The programme has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.
This is a high-energy and really fun position. We provide the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation! Find out first-hand how an Ecuadorian family lives day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in family activities and to meet extended family. Plus, they can show you landmarks and the hidden gems of the Galapagos Islands.
Overview
The need
People with English as their first language to volunteer 15 hours a week helping your host family with Conversational English. That's it. Many Ecuadorian families want to learn English or get better at speaking English through conversation. They are willing to provide a private room and 3 home-cooked, healthy meals each day.
Benefits
- Travel for less.
- You put in a couple of hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture and nature of the Galapagos in depth.
- Do you want to learn Spanish or brush up on your language skills? We can easily arrange optional language classes for you. It's up to you.
- Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your C.V. by volunteering with the Conversation Corps. Job: "Private Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- You "meet" your family in advance through email and phone calls. Each family is interviewed and carefully screened by in-country staff.
- Exclusive materials which will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new family.
Duties and Responsibilities include
- Sharing your language with the host family for at least 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
- Using our Bag of Tricks and your exclusive membership in the ESL-Lounge, provide creative, fun and informative language sessions.
- Keep your room tidy and clean and respect the host family’s rules and habits.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
- Be available to help the children with their English homework.
- Play games in English with the children.
Programme details
Project details
- Length: 1 to 3 months in increments of 1 month.
- Locations: Isabela or San Cristobal. You may volunteer 2 months on one island or you may choose to do 1 month on each of the 2 islands if you are on the 2-month programme.
- Orientation: Held in Quito by local staff, including a 1/2 day tour of the city. Optional in country Spanish language classes are available.
- Accommodation: Private room with the host family. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Monday through Friday. Breakfast and dinner included on weekends.
- Working hours: Monday to Friday up to 15 hours each week as a live-in tutor.
- Availability: Arrival on the first Monday of each month.
Requirements
- Fluent English i.e. you should have English as your first language.
- 18 years old and over.
- Good health.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
Costs PRICE REDUCTION
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | US$ 2159 |
| 6 weeks | US$ 2534 |
| 2 months | US$ 2909 |
| 3 months | US$ 3659 |
If available near your placement, assistance is provided in identifying suitable language lessons. The cost of language classes is not included in your programme fee.
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer Placement with a host family on the islands of Isabela or San Cristobal, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization in the Galapagos and on the mainland.
- Your in-country orientation by a local coordinator held in Quito with a 1/2 day walking tour.
- A comfortable, safe place to live on Isabela or San Cristobal, your own private room, breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, Breakfast and dinner on weekends, and transportation from the airport to your host family
- Airfare from Quito to the Galapagos rountrip is included in your programme fee.
- Local boat transfers.
- An experienced Programme Manager (and former volunteer) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in the Galapagos.
- In-country basic language assistance.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- 24-hour emergency hot line.
- Premium membership at the esl-lounge.
- Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- International flights. However flights from the orientation location in Quito on mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos is included.
- Personal spending money.
- Visa fees.
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More info
Conversation Corps information request
If you're interested in taking part in the Conversation Corps programme please contact us.
