Location
  • Ecuador
    • Cuenca

Program Details

Language
English
Housing
Host Family

Pricing

Price Details
El Nomad prides itself on providing affordable abroad experiences and outstanding support and services on its programs. Our study Abroad programs have numerous benefits, including the following:

* Transportation from Guayaquil or Quito to Cuenca upon arrival and prior to departure (either flight or van, depending on where you fly in to)
* Night in hostel in Guayaquil or Quito upon arrival and prior to departure (if needed)
* On-site orientation with city tour and welcome meal
* Homestay with local family and 3 meals per day for duration of program
* Professional internship or volunteer placement in area of choice
* iNext Comprehensive Accident and Sickness Insurance (includes emergency medical coverage along with travel insurance)
* Placement and classes at the Universidad de Cuenca
* TANDEM Program--academic and social events with Spanish speaking students (opportunities for additional Spanish language practice)
* Prepaid bus pass with up to 14 rides per week for duration of program, depending on program.
* A cell phone rental with $5 credit to start you out
* Excursions to Cajas National Park and Ingapirca Ruins
* Weekly cultural activities through the El Nomad Center (such as cooking classes, dance classes, professional development, etc.)
Apr 14, 2016
Dec 14, 2015
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About Program

This El Nomad volunteer program places you in Cuenca, Ecuador at El Fundacion de Arenal, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk children and their families. You'll assist in classes and workshops designed to educate these families in need, such as homework assistance for the children or nutrition and meal preparation for mothers.

This truly unique experience enriches a population in need, and the Cuenca community as a whole, while providing you with professional development, a resume boost, and relationships you'll never forget. You'll live like a local with an Ecuadorian family, and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions. The program start date, duration, and features are customizable and Spanish classes and add-on excursions are available.

Begin your Ecuador adventure today by contacting us on our website or reach out/follow us on social media. We're on Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Instagram, and Tumblr, and would love to hear from you!

Program Reviews

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Mandy
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Playing with kids, practicing Spanish and enjoyng Ecuador

I really enjoyed working with the kids at the after school program. They were a lot of fun and seemed to enjoy having visitors in. I did wish they had a little more structure and had the volunteers helping out with specific things rather than left to figure it out themselves. Other than that though the kids were a lot of fun.

The language classes that were set up for me were great as well. They were set to my level and I was able to have them somewhat tailored to what I wanted to learn.

I loved my homestay family as well. The food was amazing! They treated me like their family member and took me with them exploring to make sure I saw all the little areas in and around Cuenca. It helped me make use my language skills more. I think the program does a great job matching students to the homestays.

What would you improve about this program?
I think the program does a good job of matching people up with their homestay families and checking in on them. I think they could offer more cultural opportunities for participants and make sure to check in with them a little more.
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