Katitawa is an independent primary school founded in 1977 and located in the indigenous Andean village of Salasaka; Ecuador. The school is designed to create a place where the children and adults can learn; while also creating an educational model that promotes the cultural identity of students. Katitawa is located in Salasaka a safe indigenous village with a lot of tradition.
Currently in the morning volunteers help teach English in the local school and then give private lessons in afternoon. During COVID the volunteering paused here a little bit; however now we have many students eager to learn.
In Salasaka you can experience the indigenous village and travel on the weekends around Ecuador. If you have any questions please ask; you get more info on our website; Facebook; or Instagram.
The volunteer house is located in Salasaka; an indigenous village with lots of traditions. You will be able to learn about the culture here and about the customs. You are welcome to travel and explore as much as you want. Friday is a free day for volunteers.
Salasaka
Year round
3 weeks minimum
Adults of both sexes 18+
Experience with teaching; working with kids or managing a NGO project welcomed but not necessary. It’s recommended that you can speak a little bit of Spanish to communicate with people here; at least some basics. However you can learn a lot here. Right now we focus on learning English; so you have to know English; however it doesn’t have to be perfect.
US$30 a week for accommodation; internet access; and food; which is bought together on the market. Volunteers live in a volunteer house with kitchen; common room; two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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