Volunteer 15 hours each week in Ecuador in exchange for free room and board. Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Ecuador. Conversation Partners can be placed in the Quito area and Galapagos Islands, as well as a few placements in Guayaquil and Cuenca.

The Need: Volunteer 15 hours a week helping a group with Conversational English. That's it. Many Ecuadorian agencies and organizations want their employees to learn English or improve their English skills through conversation.

Placements:

Cultural Exchange Agencies. Ecuadorians are very interested in learning languages and participating in programs such as work and travel, au pair, academic year abroad, etc. A tutor is needed to prepare the participants with their English communication skills before the Ecuadorian goes abroad. The tutor can also assist the cultural exchange agency staff. (Location: Quito, Guayaquil or Cuenca)

Travel Companies. Due to the growth of tourism in Ecuador, there are many travel companies, mostly based in Quito. These travel companies promote tourism packages in the country and abroad. English language skills of the sales staff is always an area of improvement. (Location: Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, and Galapagos Islands)
Ecuadorian Import/Export Business.

Flower companies. Ecuador is the third largest flower exporter in the world. The flower companies are based mostly in Quito and surrounding areas. The companies take care of exports; quality control, distribution and commercialization. A GeoVisions Conversation Partner will help staff members to improve their communication with their international clients. (Location: Quito)

Government Organizations. Due to the increased number of visitors to the Galapagos Islands, staff members want to improve their English skills in order to help with the tourists, mainly at the airport. (Location: Galapagos Islands)
Spanish Schools. Tourism in Ecuador has been increasing annually with people coming to Quito to learn Spanish. Spanish teachers want to improve their English conversation skills in oder to communicate better with students wanting to learn basic Spanish. (Location: Quito)

Conversation Partner tutors can request a specific agency and location. While every effort will be made to meet these requests, placements are based on need and availability.