Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ca 6 mån, avresa vår/höst | 35 000 | över 18 år |
COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ECUADOR
The equator slices east-west through Ecuador, while the Andes—-including Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano—-run north-south. To the east, sparsely settled rainforests teem with 1,600 species of birds and 4,500 varieties of butterflies. Most Ecuadorians, however, live in central mountain towns or in plantations and ports along the western coast. The population is a mix of descendants from Spanish colonists, their African slaves and 14 indigenous peoples speaking more than 20 languages and dialects. This rich ethnic jumble is reflected in the juxtaposition of colonial architecture rising alongside outdoor markets filled with native crafts.
LIVING IN ECUADOR
Living arrangements
Participants in AFS Community Service programs live with local families, sharing their daily lives, their meals and perhaps a host sibling’s bedroom. Some participants live where their community service organization conducts its business. Still others live in rooms provided elsewhere by their local service organizations.
Geography and Climate
Ecuador is located in South America straddling the Equator. It is bordered by Colombia to the north, by Peru to the south and east and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in this region; its size is about the same of New Zeeland’s and a little bigger than the United Kingdom’s. It is home to more than 25,000 species of plants and approximately 3,800 of vertebrates.
Money
If you live with a family during your community service abroad, the family will be asked to pay only for daily events in which you are expected to participate. When you do such things as shopping for yourself or going out with friends, the expenses will be your responsibility. AFS recommends you bring US$ 600 for pocket money for your 6 months.
