Live & Give in the Amazon: Community Language Exchange

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A experiência

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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Como você ajuda

16 horas por semana

Cuidado de Crianças: Ajude a cuidar, brincar e passar tempo com as crianças.

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Ensinar Esportes: Ensinar ou ajudar o anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais a praticar esporte ou atividades físicas

Ensinar Idiomas: Ensine um idioma ao anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 20 Por dia

Valor destinado a: Benefícios para os voluntários e Doação para o projeto

Descrição: 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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O que você ganha

3 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Passeios de graça: Te levamos para fazer tours e passeios pela cidade. De graça!

Trilhas de graça: Te levamos para fazer excursões e trilhas pela cidade. De graça!

Eventos de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para os melhores eventos da cidade.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Terapias holísticas: Participe gratuitamente de atividades terapêuticas no nosso espaço.

Curso de Permacultura: Participe gratuitamente do nosso curso de permacultura.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário ou Espanhol Intermediário

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

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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Atividades & Turnos

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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Regras

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.