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Denmark
My experience at SALC Riobamba was good. The apartment for volunteers is great and all of the teachers and people in administration is so kind and helpful. The work itself gets a bit repetitive after a week as you're doing speaking with the students and you mostly talk about the same thing for hours. But I know this is something that they are working on, so that volunteers have more materials to work with the students. Lunch and dinner is not provided as it says here on Worldpackers, but you get payed 5$ a day to cover anything you need to buy.
over 1 year ago
Nora and her partner were a great help at the school in the activity we need you to assist with. As we explained at the outset, the job consists of doing speaking with the students, not any form of teaching or tutoring, so we leave the topic of each conversation and each conversation session with the students open, both to learn the country's own culture and that of the students as well as the culture of the foreigners who visit us and help us with the students.
Netherlands
I had a great time at SALC Riobamba. The staff was very welcoming and even picked me up from the bus station when I arrived. I had to work 5 hours per day for 5 days a week and this schedule was always honored. Even when they had to change the schedule because of the electricity cuts, they told me beforehand and made sure I still only worked 5 hours per day. I would recommend this experience for anyone with fluent English.
almost 2 years ago
Thanks Emma, we expect to see you again, you are always welcome with us...
United States
I first spent two weeks at SALC Guayaquil, then six weeks at SALC Riobamba. At both locations, I conducted English speaking sessions with students for five hours every weekday. In both Guayaquil and Riobamba, the students were very friendly, and I enjoyed talking with them about many topics. The staff at both schools were also helpful, and we spent many hours chatting during lunch or after school hours. My day climbing on Chimborazo was the best. I would recommend this experience for anyone interested in helping Ecuadorian students with their English skills.
about 2 years ago
Netherlands
This experience offers a welcoming environment where I've improved my Spanish. The staff treats me with respect, and I've made friends from around the world. Exploring the beautiful city and its culture every weekend is a joy. Highly recommend!
over 2 years ago
Germany
Working at SALC in Riobamba was a great experience! Everyone at the school has been super welcoming (both teachers and students), what made the work very enjoyable, even if it can get a bit monotonous at times. I also felt very comfortable in the flat, which is located directly in the school. Last but not least, the city of Riobamba has many good and cheap restaurants and offers many opportunities for activities (especially hiking - and you can also see the Chimborazo from the school). All in all, I would have loved to stay longer!
over 2 years ago
United Kingdom
I had a really good experience. i took students for conversations in English monday-friday for five hours. it was easy and i met lots of interesting people. i was allowed to choose my hours and when i was sick for two days they were understanding. thank you karo and esteban for the experience :)
over 2 years ago
United States
Really bad communication, lack off respect and the hosts do not speak English so getting any communication across is difficult. They have many things not listed in the description that they want you to do like record videos for their social media and take photos etc it just was not a friendly space. Constantly being rushed and never being thanked it was a disappointment.
almost 2 years ago
We do not recommend them for any volunteering. They arrived one day later than what was announced, they got drunk and damaged a room, they took the keys we provided for them to enter the school, and yet they have complaints. If you are a volunteer and want to help, which is not your case, you should look for a page that will accept you without doing anything, and if you didn’t want to record a video you could have told us and not wasted our time. Despite that, we rated them well, which they do not deserve because they are incompetent.
Lithuania
I enjoyed working in the school Centre so much :) I connected really well with the staff and the students, such amazing people! And I did not want to leave. I learned incredibly a lot about the local culture, even had my chances to practice Spanish, and felt completely safe and comfortable during all of my stay.
about 3 years ago
France
I spent a week at the English institute helping the students practice and improve their ability to express themselves in English. I really enjoyed sharing with all the students; it was a pleasure. The staff at the institute are very friendly and available. The schedules are respected and the apartments for volunteers are very comfortable. I would highly recommend it; thank you for everything!
about 1 year ago
