Empower children and youth, contribute at our agile learning center in Galapagos, Ecuador

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  Description

  As a community, we have created an agile learning center that reimagines education through flexible, learner-driven practices. Situated in The Galapagos Islands, it encourages students to explore their interests and passions while developing essential skills such as self-management and collaboration. The center fosters a dynamic learning environment where students engage in project-based learning, problem-solving, community involvement and personal growth. By prioritizing autonomy and creativity, it also empowers people to shape their educational journey and thrive in a supportive, adaptive setting.
  
  We have three people in our permanent staff that coordinate logistical aspects for running the ALC, facilitate diverse learning experience and deeply accompany personal growth process por those who are part of our community.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Technologie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Photographie

  

  Langues

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Blogs

  

  Écriture

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Astronomie

  

  Animaux

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Montagne

  

  Danse

  

  Plage

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Volunteering in the Galapagos Islands offers a unique cultural exchange where your contribution can have a profound impact on the local community, especially the children. By sharing your skills and knowledge, you not only enrich their educational experience but also foster a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives.
  
  In this beautiful and biodiverse setting, volunteering allows you to learn from the children and the broader learning community in unexpected ways. The children of the Galapagos Islands often have a strong connection to their natural environment, offering insights into sustainability, biodiversity, and conservation that are integral to their daily lives. Your interactions with them can inspire a mutual exchange of ideas, where you learn about their unique perspectives on ecology, marine life, and the challenges they face in their community.
  
  Moreover, your presence as a volunteer teacher in the Galapagos Islands can ignite curiosity and passion among the children for subjects they might not have explored before, such as art, technology, or storytelling. Your contributions help create a nurturing environment where creativity and critical thinking flourish, empowering the children to envision a brighter future for themselves and their environment.
  
  In return, volunteering in the Galapagos Islands offers you a chance to immerse yourself in an amazing scenery shaped by its unique history and natural wonders. You'll experience firsthand the warmth and hospitality of the local community, forging meaningful connections that transcend borders and languages.
  
  By participating in this cultural exchange through volunteering, you not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of the children but also contribute to a global dialogue of understanding and cooperation. Together, we can create positive change and inspire future generations to become stewards of our planet's precious ecosystems.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  **Join us as a Volunteer Teacher!**
  
  Are you passionate about sharing your skills and knowledge with young learners? We are an Agile Learning Center dedicated to personalized education, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. You don't need a formal degree—just a desire to inspire and engage children in a dynamic learning environment.
  
  Whether you have skills in arts and crafts, music, coding, gardening, storytelling, or any other field, your expertise can make a significant impact. We value creativity, curiosity, and community involvement. Join us in nurturing the next generation of innovative thinkers and problem solvers.
  
  Come be a part of our supportive and inclusive community! Contact us today to learn more about how you can contribute as a volunteer teacher with us. Together, let's make learning a fun and rewarding experience for every child.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  We can provide accomodation inside the house of one of the families of the community. It will be up to the family if they can provide with food.
  
  The accomodation adress will depend on the time of the volunteer will come. We are a learning community with more than 20 families as members. volunteers will stay in one of our houses.
  
  Host will privide breakfast for sure. We are trying to gather funds to privide the other two meals but we can not asure ate the moment. We are open to have the volunteer only 15h a week with the weekends off. No problem.

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  Autres infos...

  We really aprecciate the knowledge and skills you can share with the kids. You will help out every morning; Monday to Friday and have the afternoons and weekends off. Every house has its rules, please be aware of them.
  
  The volunteer will mainly be helping out at the community house, were kids go every morning to learn and explore, they will also go on hikes, beach days and other field trips that the group might organize. The house is located on Tomas de Berlanga neighborhood, 5km outside town, os a very quite residential neigborhood surrunded by forest.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  You are free to use the common spaces and internet to work on your free time.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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