Take Service Global March 17
Teachers have a wonderful opportunity during the summer to step back, reflect and recharge before beginning the cycle all over again. If possible, summer becomes a door to the world and teachers can refocus their interests; some sublet their apartments and live from their backpacks, some take courses, or both. And if you’re one of those genuinely selfless spirits found among teachers, you extend your service by volunteering. Now is the time to design a rich summer – one opening into a new reality that nourishes and encourages depth, all of which is brought back and helps take students beyond the classroom.
Consider the Planet Drum Foundation. They’re seeking volunteers for their Ecological City projects in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador willing to contribute at least a month. Volunteers work re-vegetating the landscape by planting and maintaining native plants that reduce erosion and create habitats for birds and other animals. You’ll join neighborhood efforts to learn and use ecological practice, and help in renewable energy development. Your teaching mojo will come in handy as you teach bioregional environmental education groups for children and adults.
Benefits include free accommodation in a large shared apartment, extraordinary beach and wilderness recreational activities, and opportunities to improve Spanish skills as well as experience tropical Ecuadorian culture.
A background in environmental education and activities, Spanish language speaking ability, and cooperative living experience are desirable. However, willing hands and a desire to help restore our damaged biosphere are most important. Check it out, commit, and send a description of your qualifications and interests to Clay Plager-Unger, Field Projects Manager, planetdrumecuador@yahoo.com.