Who are we?

‘Teach English, Volunteer!’ is a project managed by the provincial Directions of Education of Chimborazo (Ecuador), standing for the Ministry of Education at a provincial level.

The project started in 2009.

Why this project?

Ten years ago, the Ecuadorian government decided that English would be taught in all grade levels.  Volunteers are needed to enhance English education in Ecuador, specifically the Chimborazo province.  Volunteers do not teach solo, but rather, they assist existing local English teachers with lessons, activities, and pronunciation questions.  The aim of this project is to welcome volunteers from abroad to teach English in the Chimborazo province (Ecuador), the poorest province of the country.  School directors, English teachers, and students are thrilled to have native English speakers ensuring that the English being taught in their school is correct.

Who are we looking for?

• People who can speak English
• People who have at least a basic knowledge of Spanish
• People who can stay at least 3 months between September and June
• Ideally, people that have experiences in teaching or working with children. Even better if you have an ESL/TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) diploma.

However, you may apply all the year long even if you do not fit all these criteria.

Do we charge something?

• No fees to volunteer with us (you can even get a scholarship with Teach Abroad)
• Food/Accomodation provided by a local family
• The volunteer only has to cover his own costs for travel, vaccines, insurance, VISA etc.

The living conditions are not those that one can know in North America or in Europe. You may not have always warm water or even water. Hygiene may be bad. You will live like the local people.