Teach English at the community school

Canada

5

16 days at the project teaching english and this volunteering truly offered the most authentic experience. I had the privilege to stay with Rita. She is one of the most friendly person I've met in my life. She would make me try tons of food, bring me to cool spots so I can learn about the region and has been truly good at heart with me my whole stay. I have been a whole member of the family, participating in day to day tasks and hobbies. A true rustic Kechwa community, celebrating humanity & eager to share knowledge about culture, wisdom and medicinal plants. Muchas Gracias, Pakra chu! 🫂🌋❤

about 1 month ago

Italy

5

This volunteering experience has really been amazing. It's a real amazonian life experience, living with a local family, perfect to know the culture, local stories and live like they do in the amazon rainforest. I quickly felt part of the family. Nelly and Yaku, and their kids, are always there for everything you need and to organize the work based on what you can do. I slept in a fully equipped tent that was big enough for me and all my stuff. For the rest you live just the same comodities as them and the teaching is just as any school in the world: challenging but rewarding!Muchas gracias!:)

about 1 year ago

Hungary

5

My experience in the project was amazing. Just being there is already interesting, the work and the free time activities were only the extra. The work is fun, there is high variety in the tasks and working with Nelly who has an incredibly positive attitude can't be bad. It's located far from literally everything but the hikes nearby are wowww Muchas gracias por todo!! Espero que nos encontremos en el futuro

over 1 year ago

Czech Republic

5

The experience was challenging, but definitely worth it. Challenging because the place is located in the middle of the jungle, therefore accommodation is basic (but at least you get a feel of what it really feels like living in the jungle!), and the nearby shops only sell the bare amenities (bread, dried beans, etc.). The teaching itself, though, is rewarding. The kids at the project are keen to learn, and teaching them is a joy. Their level of English is basic, so we mostly played vocabulary games such as mime, hangman, or matching pairs. Seeing them make progress is the best reward!

almost 2 years ago

Canada

5

I really had a great experience at the Yaku the project, the family made me feel like home and I really loved playing with children. It's a great opportunity to connect with nature and to get to know more about the community and how they live. When it comes to the English classes, the level is basic and you are free to do it on your own style, in my case I did a mix of class and games to practice what we saw. I hope to be back one day thank you!

about 2 years ago

Austria

5

In complete a experience I can fully recommend! My work was a mix of handyman, teaching and painting and I enjoyed it a lot. Only thing I was missing, was the cultural exchange. the project and his family are living quite far away from the volunteer house and the school. So I was not able to connect as much with the family, as I would have liked!

over 2 years ago

France

5

Staying at the project was a great experience. But there are some improvements to do. For example, the communication isn't perfect. You might feel a little lost sometimes with your tasks and nobody to guide you. On the other hand, these are good moments to add your personal touch and ideas. Another thing is that the project is 20 minutes away from the community walking. That very point can make exchange with the family rare for some volunteers. However, if you make an effort to go to the family house, you will meet some great people, share meals and culture, and live memorable moments.

over 2 years ago

Canada

5

This was a very special and immersive experience for me. the eco village, Nelly and the kids were very welcoming and I soon found myself integrated into their small community. The volunteers are essentially given total freedom to deliver classes as they wish, so I enjoyed creating lesson plans with the children to study topics they wanted to learn. For those looking to leave a positive impact while having a meaningful cultural exchange, I highly recommend this experience!

over 2 years ago

Comunidad Pachakutik replied

Gracias por la observación...pero esa fue la idea. Crear esta necesidad pero primero debíamos incentivar para que vayan interesándose en aprender el inglés...hemos tenido varias sugerencias y creemos que ya es hora de seguir en el segundo paso. Realizaremos 2 grupo en el segundo grupo de niños.

Germany

5

Spending time and teaching english to the kids was really fun. There were two groups. The second one was a bit bigger with 10-15 kids, so we were glad there were two of us, so we could handle the group better and split them in two if necessary. We had totaly freedom in how and what to teach. the eco village and his family were really welcoming and gave us there house for the whole three weeks, which is really simple but has everything you need. On the weekends we were able to explore the nature around the community. You have to cook your own food, which you can buy in the next city one hour away.

over 2 years ago

Comunidad Pachakutik replied

Gracias a ustedes por haber venido de tal lejos a ayudar a los niños de la comunidad. Nosotros también hacemos el trabajo voluntario por eso recibimos en nuestra casa a los voluntarios para ayudar a los niños.

Switzerland

4

It was a good, interesting and immersive experience. You teach in the community (20-25min to walk) and in the family's house. Teaching in the community was quite challenging for me because some kids aren't very motivated. But teaching the kids of the family &their neighbours was fun. I recommend bringing some paper & pencils with you. If you want to make an activity with the host, make sure how much you have to pay, there was some confusion. Every day I ate with the family & could experience their simple way of living. Nelly & the whole family were very caring & I learnt a lot of Spanish :)

about 2 years ago

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