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Experiential Learning Ecuadorian Programs (ELEP)
Mission Statement
The principal objectives of our internship or volunteer programs are:
- To enhance foreign language and intercultural skills through a structured experiential learning program.
- To promote the exchange and understanding between people of different countries and different cultural and social background.
- To provide a cultural, educational, professional, personal and international experience to interns and volunteers.
- To exchange professional knowledge and experience, breaking down linguistic and cultural barriers.
Purpose
Our purpose is to encourage intercultural exploration and understanding through our Volunteer, Internship and Spanish Courses Programs. ELEP Programs promote and provide exciting opportunities for language and cross-cultural immersion and invaluable practical experience in Ecuador for those who are looking for experience abroad and gain an international experience in a wide range of fields. An international internship or volunteer through ELEP can be a rewarding and challenging way to experience another culture and gain experience simultaneously.
Nature of Work
ELEP Programs provide exciting opportunities for language and cross-cultural immersion and valuable practical experience in Ecuador for who are looking for experience abroad and gain an international practical experience in a wide range of fields.
Placement
ELEP works throughout the four regions of Ecuador: Highlands, Coastal Lowlands, Amazon Region and the Galapagos Islands in a wide range of fields in collaboration of companies, organizations and communities.
Time Frame
ELEP arrange and administer year round short and long term volunteer and internship programs. All applications must be at least with six weeks prior starting the programs. Minimum time commitment is 4 weeks and the maximum commitment is 25 weeks.
Remuneration
No
Cost to Participate
All participants are to cover their own expenses. All our volunteer and internship programs are volunteer positions and not a job and therefore the participants should not expect for any remuneration or stipend.
Requirements
Motivation and energy to help and work
- Patience.
- Co-operation.
- Understanding
- Idea of what community service is.
- Open mind and flexibility.
- Eager to learn and share.
- Good Knowledge of Spanish.
- Students, Professionals, Veterans, etc.
- Single, Married, Divorced, etc.
- Some experience could be helpful but not indispensable.
Other Details
What makes ELEP different?
ELEP works in cooperation with the best local and multinational, public and private Ecuadorian host companies, industries, institutions or NGOs and Ecuadorian communities in a wide range of fields for bachelors, college students, graduates students and professionals with the opportunity to gain practical hands on experience through our internship, volunteer, workcamp or Spanish courses programs. Our programs are open to citizens from all countries and the programs are not limited to students and we welcome participants 18 and older.Reasons and Benefits of an internship/volunteer program
Reasons and benefits of an intership/volunteer program
The main reasons and benefits for an internship or volunteer program in Ecuador are:
- Because it gives the interns the possibility of learning a new language or developing their professional Spanish easily in a specific environment.
- Because the working atmosphere is the right one for a fast and precise learning process thanks to the good-fellowship and solidarity of the people.
- Because the environment is creative and versatile.
- Because most of the Ecuadorian companies have adopted a first-level production process, which will make their internship much more productive.
- Because the Ecuadorian society is always ready to welcome foreigners.
- Because the multicultural origin of the population, will enrich their experience.
- Gain international experience.
- Secure professional job references.
- Make personal and professional contacts.
- Build Resume.
Contact Info
Patricia Parrales
Experiential Learning Ecuadorian Programs (ELEP)
Mosquera Narvaez Oe3-163 y America
Quito,
Ecuador
PH:(593 9) 9963605 / 9400851
FAX:(593 2) 2543231
info@elep.org
www.elep.org
Last updated: 2006-03-18