• Quality Education

Community-based Education Assistant

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Experience the rural rainforest in a high-quality lodge.
  • Join a dedicated team of educators.
  • Immerse yourself in Amazonian culture by living amongst locals.

Highlights

  • Experience the rural rainforest in a high-quality lodge.
  • Join a dedicated team of educators.
  • Immerse yourself in Amazonian culture by living amongst locals.
  • Become inspired by the amazing and incredibly gifted youth.
  • Discover the Amazonian fauna and flora through guided excursions by expert local guides.

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Join us in sustaining Amazonian community resilience through collaborative lesson planning and assisting local tutors reinforcing High School students academically

    Participate in our on-going educational project - Academic reinforcement tutoring for leveling purposes. Our program is vital for rural Amazonian communities because the public degenerative educational system fails local students by not delivering adequate lessons and at times is absent due to state ...

    About the program

    Participate in our on-going educational project - Academic reinforcement tutoring for leveling purposes. Our program is vital for rural Amazonian communities because the public degenerative educational system fails local students by not delivering adequate lessons and at times is absent due to state corruption, poor infrastructure and Covid-19 inconsistencies. As a result of Muyuna Foundation's academic diagnostic, we identified that local High School students from the Yanayacu River are currently performing at a primary school level. 

    Be part of our team focused on delivering weekly interactive tutoring sessions to a wholesome group of High School students who critically need academic reinforcement and are currently attending these sessions as an extracurricular activity. We are seeking volunteers interested in coming to the middle of the Amazon Rainforest to our headquarters, the Muyuna Ecolodge, immersed in the culture and environment to best familiarize yourself with these essential teaching elements to showcase culturally sensibilized tutoring lessons. We have an educational team composed of 4 dedicated educators preparing lesson plans, training volunteers to best deliver classes, and accompany volunteers throughout their jungle experience. As a volunteer, your role will be assisting Muyuna Foundation's educational team in creating collaborative lesson plans and assisting tutors in executing extracurricular academic reinforcement tutoring sessions. 

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    We appreciate your interest in participating in rural educational reinforcement in our neck of the woods to assist high school students from the San Juan de Yanayacu community in reaching their grade level before graduation.

    Includes airport transfer, lodging, full-board meals and amenities in Muyuna Amazon Lodge


    Every week, at the Tamischyacu-Tahuayo Conservation area, volunteers will participate in 5 days of work, 3 guided excursions into the Amazon River and forest, and 2 days of rest. If interested, we can extend your volunteering experience!

    Typical day

    Volunteers should rise around 6:45 AM. They lodge in one of the Eco-lodge's bungalow's which includes a private bathroom and a screened-in patio. Breakfast is served at 7:00PM and after breakfast, volunteers can energize themselves by hammocking by the Amazon River, or part-take in any of the ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers should rise around 6:45 AM. They lodge in one of the Eco-lodge's bungalow's which includes a private bathroom and a screened-in patio. Breakfast is served at 7:00PM and after breakfast, volunteers can energize themselves by hammocking by the Amazon River, or part-take in any of the eco-lodge's amenities such as doing yoga in the yoga room, reading in the library, exploring the river by kayak, immersing themselves in rainforest walking trails, and much more! 

    At 11:00 the educational team gathers to do strategic planning where a variety of tasks could be carried out, such as, student progress monitoring, grading, meetings, lesson planning, and other tasks that allow us to have quality lessons for the students. These collaborative team work sessions carry on until 1:00 PM when lunch is served. 

    Although Muyuna Foundation is carrying out other projects, we will prioritize the 2-year on-going Extracurricular Tutoring Reinforcement program during the week. After lunch, around 2:45, volunteers board on a boat with Ms. Stefy or Ms. Eli to go to the San Juan de Yanayacu community where we carry-out the After-school tutoring sessions from 3PM - 5PM Monday-Friday. During the tutoring session, the role for volunteers is to be teachers' assistants in executing the lesson plan, classroom management, and academic monitoring. 

    Aside from this, the volunteer is welcome, not obliged, in helping out in the other projects Muyuna Foundation is conducting, such as Regenerative Waste Management system development, or botanical garden operations and outreach. 

    Volunteers come back by boat from the San Juan de Yanayacu community back to Eco-lodge after tutoring, and rest until dinner is served at 7:00 PM. The Educational team will get together after dining around 8:00PM to have a group reflection upon the day's work and volunteers will then proceed to rest for the following day. 

    Twice a week, volunteers will have days off where they'll be granted the opportunity in enjoying free time in the Lodge, community, and/or go on guided excursions. 

    Free-time activities

    Kayak, swimming, cultural exchange opportunities, volleyball, soccer, birding, hiking, fishing, reading, paddle boarding, canoeing, gardening, hammocking, art, yoga, meditating, hiking, and more! 

    Every week, volunteers are able to participate in 3 Amazonian River and Rainforest excursions where ...

    Free-time activities

    Kayak, swimming, cultural exchange opportunities, volleyball, soccer, birding, hiking, fishing, reading, paddle boarding, canoeing, gardening, hammocking, art, yoga, meditating, hiking, and more! 

    Every week, volunteers are able to participate in 3 Amazonian River and Rainforest excursions where they will be guided by experienced guides to explore the surrounding, amazing wildlife. 

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    at H.S Diploma level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV / Resume

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Strong interpersonal skills, education, youth development, environmental outreach, gardening, cultural exchange, spanish,

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Muyuna Foundation

    housing, food, boat transportation, airport shuttle, lodging amenities, and NGO operations. 

    Airport Pickup at C.F. Secada Vignetta International Airport

    We'll pick you up from the Iquitos Airport. 

    Accommodation

    High quality lodge bungalow with private bathroom, bed, hammock, and balcony either facing the rainforest or river. Bungalow will be situated in Muyuna Ecolodge where your accommodation will be accompanied by lodging amenities. High quality WiFi available during limited times. 

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Vegetarian meals and meat-friendly if requested. Coffee, tea, and snacks readily available. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is C.F. Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

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    Details on arrival

    This volunteer opportunity is available year-round.  

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 1,995€
    5 weeks 2,494€
    6 weeks 2,993€
    7 weeks 3,491€
    8 weeks 3,990€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 6,983€
    Average fees 540€/week

    Program fees

    540€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Muyuna Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    Muyuna Foundation

    Excellent 4.8 rating (11 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2023

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Jorge Andres

    Spoken languages: Spanish, English

    About the project

    Muyuna Foundation sustains Amazonian community resilience through collaborative social projects and implementing sustainable practices geared towards local development.

    Meet your organization

    Who we are

    The socio-environmental responsibility branch of Muyuna eco-lodge, an international touristic platform with more than 20 years of experience, is managed and operated by their sister non-for-profit NGO: Muyuna Foundation. Dedicated in strengthening resilience with and for communities in the Tamishyacu-Tahauyo reserve, we strive to assure local socioenvironmental stability throughout the trajectory of collective development.

    What we do

    Alongside our neighbours, together with the international community, we co-create various means of collaboration, centred in local environmental and cultural empowerment to protect the forest and river. We aim to utilize regenerative land management practices, youth development programs, ecotourism, community-based education, and allocation of grants and international funding to sustain socio-environmental resilience in the ACRTT. 

    The intention we put in our work

    • Establish sustainable projects for the benefit of the community.
    • Encourage environmental and social responsibility.
    • Promote a culture of respect for human rights and nature.
    • Generate fair job opportunities for residents of nearby communities. 

    Our values

    We believe that each community has the potential to improve its living conditions through the creation of strategic alliances, which allow them to develop sustainable projects that contribute to their well-being. We are committed to being an active part of the community so that everyone has the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. We seek to develop in the community critical, reflective and creative thinking skills, foster collaborative work, continuous improvement and above all an education for a sustainable future. We are carrying out tourism, education and sustainability projects in the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Regional Communal Conservation Area as an effort to implement a sustainable development model that takes into account the interests of the community and respect for the local culture

    11 reviews · rating4.8

    Javier Alonso Lopez Salaverry rating5

    2024 at Community-based Education Assistant

    I came to do photography and videos for the lodge. The staff was really helpful and caring. They shared their knowledge with us and communicated the institution purpose so we could get the best pictures for their identity. Hope to be back soon. ..
    This is a really great program and can’t wait to go and volunteer with muyuna foundation!!!! What an adventure it seems to be in the middle of the Amazon doing social work ...
    Elizabeth Oñate Vicencio rating5

    2024 at Community-based Education Assistant

    El material pedagógico que creo, de forma remota, es utilizado presencialmente en las clases de nivelación académica que ofrece Muyuna Foundation a la comunidad *** english *** The pedagogical material I create, remotely, is used face-to-face in the academic leveling classes offered by Muyuna ...
    Pierina Tuesta rating4

    2024 at Community-based Education Assistant

    Tutoring in complementary education for high school adolescents from the rural community "San Juan de Yanayacu, Loreto, Peru". The volunteer activity regarding complementary education for secondary school children from the rural community ""San Juan de Yanayacu"" has had as its main objective ...
    Andrea Schenone rating5

    2023 at Community-based Education Assistant

    A participatory physchological diagnosis for students of MF programme. I conducted a self-awareness workshop for 14 high school students from local community near Muyuna with the objective of introducing mind, body and emotions awareness and carry out a psychological diagnosis to improve educational ...
    Being a volunteer at Muyuna enriches the most personal and valuable parts of my life. This is my second time coming as a volunteer this year, and each time I feel like I've done something significant. I love how we recognized the kid's learning during our time creating the science project. We ...

    Location

    Americas > South America > Peru > Iquitos

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