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Live & Give in the Amazon: Community Language Exchange

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L'expérience

Immerse yourself in the Ecuadorian Amazon with a local host family while supporting community-led initiatives! Share your skills—whether it’s art, language, music, or childcare—for a few hours daily. In exchange, enjoy two meals a day, Spanish lessons, and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to live, learn, and give back with Awaken Foundation. Help families thrive through education, wellness & sustainable livelihoods.

Ce que vous offrez

16 heures d'aide par semaine

Garde d'enfants: S'occuper des enfants, jouer avec eux et passer du temps ensemble.

Travail social: Aider au travail bénévole dans des projets locaux et des communautés.

Enseignement sportif: Enseigner ou assister l'hôte, les invités ou les communautés locales dans la pratique de sports ou d'activités physiques.

Enseignement des langues: Enseigner une langue à l'hôte, aux invités ou aux communautés locales.

Frais supplémentaires requis

Montant: US$ 20 Par jour

Les frais couvrent: Avantages pour les voyageurs et Don au projet

Description: We require 20 USD/ day to cover additional costs of food and living expenses. This goes to support the local family you are living with (homestay), while they provide you spanish support/learning.

Ce que vous recevez

3 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Dortoir partagé: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres voyageurs.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Visites gratuites: Nous vous emmènerons faire des visites et des balades en ville. Gratuitement !

Randonnées gratuites: Nous vous emmènerons en excursions et randonnées autour de la ville. Gratuitement !

Événements gratuits: Entrée gratuite aux meilleurs événements de la ville.

Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.

Cours de langue: Suivez des cours de langue gratuits chez nous.

Thérapies holistiques: Vous pouvez participer gratuitement à toutes nos activités thérapeutiques.

Cours de permaculture: Participez gratuitement à notre cours de permaculture.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Certificat: Obtenez un certificat d'achèvement après avoir terminé votre expérience.

Accès Internet Basique: Internet à vitesse basique pour travailler à distance

Exigences

Intermédiaire Anglais ou Intermédiaire Espagnol

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

Détails du programme

Do you want to learn Spanish?

This is a Spanish homestay experience at a fraction of the price of normal homestays. Join a meaningful experience in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, where you’ll live with a local family and support our community-led programs through the Awaken Foundation. This is more than just volunteering—it’s an immersive cultural language exchange program rooted in respect, learning, and connection. .

Each day, you’ll spend around 3-4 hours supporting the community in one of two ways:
🌟 Lead a small “club” or workshop based on your talents—art, language, music, dance, computer skills, nature walks, birdwatching—anything you’re passionate about!
🌟 Or, assist with childcare, giving local mothers time to rest, work, or participate in Awaken’s programming. Your presence helps create space for well-being.

In return, you’ll receive two home-cooked meals a day, daily Spanish lessons or conversation practice, and the chance to be fully immersed in the rhythms, traditions, and language of a vibrant Amazonian community.

You'll be hosted by one of our trusted partner families—warm, welcoming households who are excited to share their lives and culture with you. Accommodations are basic but comfortable, with clean rooms and shared living spaces.

This program is part of Awaken Foundation’s broader mission to support education, health, and sustainable livelihoods across Ecuador’s rural and Indigenous communities. Your time and energy help support families in becoming more self-sufficient—while giving you an unforgettable, deeply meaningful experience in return.

Expect connection. Expect growth. Expect to be changed in the best way possible.

Activités et horaires

Typical Weekday Schedule:

🌞 Morning

Enjoy a homemade breakfast with your host family

Free time to relax, explore the area, or practice Spanish

🌿 Midday (3-4 hours)

Lead a creative club (art, music, English, etc.) or support with childcare

Activities take place at a local community center or within the host home

🍽 Afternoon & Evening

Share a family-style lunch or dinner (2 meals provided daily)

Spanish immersion through conversation and informal lessons

Time to relax, journal, connect with locals, or join community gatherings

Règles

1. Respect Local Culture & Customs: Be open, curious, and respectful toward the traditions, rhythms, and values of your host family and the community.

2. Engage with Intention: This is a relationship-based experience. Come with a willingness to listen, share, and participate.

3. Contribute Consistently: Volunteers are expected to contribute 3-4 hours per day, through childcare, teaching english, or running a creative club.

4. No Substance Use: Please refrain from using drugs or drinking alcohol during your stay. This helps maintain a safe and respectful environment.

5. Be Environmentally Conscious: Use water and electricity mindfully. Avoid bringing excess plastic and be respectful of the natural surroundings.

6. Be Present: Limit phone use during activities and meals. Fully engage with your host family and the experience.

7. Support Your Hosts: Keep your space tidy, offer to help with small tasks, and communicate kindly and openly with your host family.