What the Volunteers Say

 

"I would whole-heartedly recommend this program to others; it is a phenomenal way to learn the intricacies of a culture, meet people like you from the States, and to learn things about yourself. You can travel to just about anywhere in the world and pick up a volunteer position, but when you go through orientation and mid-service and end-of-service with your fellow WorldTeach-ers, you have strong allies and people that can understand where you're coming from. Also, having your fellow teachers within relatively easy contact gives you a strong sense of support and camaraderie that would be difficult to cultivate when you to travel independently."

--Emily Doherty, Ecuador Summer 2008 Volunteer

 

"I would recommend this program to people if they understand that there is only so much they can do in 6 weeks of teaching. While I understand that teaching is a priority, volunteers must realize that the biggest impact that they will probably make is the relationships they make with people. However, people shouldn't disregard the impact on English education they can make just by being a source of motivation for their students."

--Christina Haller, Ecuador Summer 2008 Volunteer

 

 “Learning about Ecuadorian culture and life in a developing country has been the most valuable experience for me. I have learned a lot from the people and I hope I am able to prioritize my life in a manner more comparable to the people living here. Happiness should truly be gauged not according to physical or monetary possessions, but emotion and love of family and friends.”

-- Justin Brown, Ecuador Summer 2005 Volunteer

    “I am proud of myself and glad that things worked out for me in Ecuador, that I learned to adapt, tolerate, accept and respect an entirely different culture. A culture that slowed me down, from being a totally serious person that worships the value of hardworking and just want to go go go , to being able to understand that a high quality life doesn’t necessarily need a high level of material background. I learned to appreciate birds and butterflies (but never cockroaches). . . . So for me as a teacher, I have learned to be more patient than ever and more resourceful." 

--Lilia Cai, Ecuador Summer 2003 Volunteer

 

“I will never forget the rewards and challenges of teaching English in Ecuador. While it is a big responsibility to ensure that students are actively learning, it’s pretty great to see their skills and self-confidence improved.”

--Jennifer Bild, Ecuador 2006 Volunteer

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