Live & Give in the Amazon: Community Language Exchange

4.5

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L'esperienza

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.

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Cosa offri

16 ore di aiuto per settimana

Cura dei Bambini: Prendersi cura, giocare e trascorrere tempo con i bambini.

Lavoro sociale: Aiuta con lavoro volontario in progetti e comunità locali.

Insegnamento sport: Insegna o assisti l'host, gli ospiti o le comunità locali nella pratica di sport o attività fisiche.

Insegnamento Lingue: Insegnare una lingua all'host, agli ospiti o alle comunità locali.

Costo aggiuntivo richiesto

Importo: US$ 20 Al giorno

Il costo copre: Benefici per i viaggiatori e Donazione al progetto

Descrizione: 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.

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Cosa ottieni

3 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Tour gratuiti: Ti porteremo in tour e giri per la città. Gratuitamente!

Escursioni gratuite: Ti porteremo in escursioni e camminate nei dintorni. Gratuitamente!

Eventi gratuiti: Ottieni ingresso gratuito per i migliori eventi in città.

Servizio di prelievo: Ti verremo a prendere quando arrivi e ti porteremo alla nostra struttura.

Lezioni di lingua: Partecipa a lezioni di lingua gratuite presso la nostra struttura.

Terapie olistiche: Puoi partecipare gratuitamente a qualsiasi delle nostre attività terapeutiche.

Corso di permacultura: Partecipa gratuitamente al nostro corso di permacultura.

Usa la nostra cucina attrezzata: Sentiti libero di utilizzare la nostra cucina e preparare il tuo delizioso cibo.

Certificato: Ottieni un certificato di completamento dopo che termina la tua esperienza.

Accesso Internet Base: Internet a velocità base per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Intermedio Inglese o Intermedio Spagnolo

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

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.

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Attività e turni

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

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Regole

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.