Join our Children Care project for 4 weeks or more and enjoy 5 FREE online Spanish classes before you even arrive in Galapagos.
Project details
Support early childhood development in the beautiful Galapagos Islands by volunteering in local kindergartens and childcare centers. Help organize fun, educational activities, assist teachers, and provide much-needed attention to children, including those with special needs. Make a lasting impact while gaining valuable experience in childcare, all while immersed in a unique island culture.
Join our care project in the Galapagos Islands and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in local kindergartens. By volunteering, you will help organize engaging activities that promote early childhood development, addressing the critical need for personalized attention in overcrowded childcare centers. Many teachers and carers are stretched thin, making your support invaluable for children, particularly those with disabilities and special needs, ensuring they can keep up with their peers.
If you have a lively spirit, enjoy the company of young children, and want to contribute positively to their early learning experiences, this project is for you! You will not only enhance the children’s development but also gain hands-on childcare experience that is beneficial if you are considering a career in this field. Whether you’re an experienced educator or new to childcare, there’s no need to worry. You’ll work alongside local teachers and carers, with our staff available to guide and support you. You’ll also have access to a rich database of teaching resources, including games and crafts, to enrich your activities.
Your Tasks
Your main role will involve supporting teachers and carers in various tasks, such as helping children with reading, writing, and counting. You’ll plan fun, interactive activities to teach basic skills and promote healthy living habits. Your involvement will significantly enhance the quality of life for children with disabilities and special needs, making a lasting difference in their early development.
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Where in Galapagos will I work?
You’ll have the opportunity to work in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno or in El Progreso, a charming village in the Highlands. Start dates are flexible, with a minimum duration of just one week. Upon arrival at San Cristobal Island Airport (SCY), you will be warmly welcomed by a member of our staff, ready to support your journey in this incredible environment.
Food and accommodation
You will stay with a host family in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno or you will stay in our eco-reserve with other volunteers. Wherever you stay, you will be welcome, and local people will be willing to share their customs and talk about their culture. We believe this is the best way to immerse yourself in the Ecuadorian lifestyle and have a unique experience. Your room will be simple, but comfortable, clean, and safe. The cost of the program includes three meals a day.
Leisure
The Galapagos Islands area world-famous nature reserve full of amazing animals, including giant tortoises, and wonderful marine life and birds. They are also a vibrant part of the landscape and culture of Ecuador and South America. As well as contributing to worthwhile projects, travelling to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador with us means you’ll be able to explore this fascinating place. Spend the afternoon walking along the Malecon, watching sea lions, and iguanas, and enjoying a coffee in one of the local cafes or restaurants, with its lively shops and iconic statue of Charles Darwin. You can go on boat trips to nearby beaches and islands and watch the wildlife that is unique to the Galapagos. You can snorkel or dive, and perhaps swim with sea lions, turtles, rays, and other ocean life. You can also walk on nature trails overlooking beaches or near Lake Junco in the Highlands. The Interpretation Centre has interesting exhibitions about the history of the islands and their people. Volunteers come here from many countries and lifelong friendships are often made with them and with local people.
What recent volunteers said about their Mondify experience
Spanish language lessons
Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for participating in Mondify’s programs in the Galapagos Islands. However, certain projects may have limitations for volunteers with limited language proficiency. Therefore, Mondify strongly recommends that volunteers take advantage of the affordable Spanish courses offered exclusively to program participants. Previous volunteers have found that these classes significantly enhance day-to-day volunteer work and facilitate communication with local communities. Taught by professional Spanish instructors and tailored to each individual’s specific needs, the classes vary in duration and intensity. For instance, the Dynamic Spanish Immersion Course includes 25 group classes per week, totaling 3 hours and 45 minutes daily, while the Rapid Language Mastery Program offers 37 group classes per week, with 5 hours and 30 minutes of daily instruction. These lessons are arranged with your Mondify Program Manager prior to your departure to Galapagos, Ecuador.
Pricing
| Duration | Host Family lodging option (Prices in USD) |
Eco Reserv lodging option (Prices in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $1.645,00 | $1.545,00 |
| 2 weeks | $1.895,00 | $1.900,00 |
| 3 weeks | $2.145,00 | $2.260,00 |
| 4 weeks | $2.395,00 | $2.620,00 |
| 5 weeks | $2.645,00 | $2.995,00 |
| 6 weeks | $2.900,00 | $3.345,00 |
| 7 weeks | $3.280,00 | $3.705,00 |
| 8 weeks | $3.660,00 | $4.065,00 |
| 9 weeks | $4.040,00 | $4.425,00 |
| 10 weeks | $4.420,00 | $4.785,00 |
| 11 weeks | $4.800,00 | $5.145,00 |
| 12 weeks | $5.180,00 | $5.505,00 |
| 16 weeks | $6.700,00 | $6.945,00 |
| 20 weeks | $8.220,00 | $8.385,00 |
| 24 weeks | $9.740,00 | $9.825,00 |
How to get started
Pick a destination and project and apply
Meet your personal volunteer travel expert
Pay the Registration Fee to secure your place
Get ready to volunteer abroad, we’ll support you every step of the way!
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