About us: The Arajuno Road Project was created in 2008 with the goal of supporting the schools and improving the opportunities available to the children living along the road located between the small city of Puyo and the rural community of Arajuno in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The program has impacted over 500 children and their families to date by providing quality English instruction, improving the infrastructure and learning environment of their schools, and working on community development and conservation programs, such as school gardens and reforestation.
What we need from you: The main responsibilities of the assistant coordinator are to aid the project manager and help the volunteers coordinate summer camp. Normally, the majority of volunteers do not speak Spanish so it is the camp coordinator's responsibility to help translate between the children participating and volunteers. Summer camp activities include arts & crafts, English, sports, music and other activities; each week of summer camp is based around a theme (for example: Summer Olympics, Health & Nutrition, Musical Instruments). Camp is held at a different location each weekday for 3 hours in the morning. Some time is required in the afternoon or evening for planning and preparation. Local travel required.
Responsibilities
- Guide and oversee summer camp planning
- Assist volunteers with camp activities and communication
- Assist project manager with organizational projects
- Keep track of camp materials
- Keep work area organized
- Help organize community activities
- Keep the volunteers happy and with a positive attitude
- Volunteer house chores
- Cook dinner one night a week
Qualifications/Experience
Mandatory
- 1 Year work experience
- Advanced Spanish
- Fluent English
Desired
- Experience working with children
- Previous work experience abroad
- Previous experience working with or as a volunteer
- Previous teaching experience
- ESL/TESOL/TEFOL certificate
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- First class communication skills
- Excellent people skills
- Ability to adapt to diverse situations
- Tolerant, patient, and understanding
Expenses: Project participation fees will be waived for the successful applicant, which means housing, food and program services and materials are free. Flights, visas, insurance, local transportation, and excursions are the responsibility of the volunteer.
