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Music Volunteering in the Galapagos Islands

Location: Ecuador: Galapagos Islands

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Flexible start dates

Performing Arts Abroad

http://www.performingartsabroad.com

324 E. Oak Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 United States

Description

Share your love of music with an amazing group of teens and children in the Galapagos Islands when you volunteer with Performing Arts Abroad! You'll live with a host family as you spend time in schools and at community centers leading workshops or classes in music. Build connections with local youth and contribute your skills to empower these children to express themselves through music. Gain an understanding of international music and learn from the community of San Cristobal Island as you experience this amazing cross-cultural opportunity.

Highlights

* Live on one of the most breathtaking and unique islands in the world The Galapagos
* Make a difference in the lives of local youth by sharing your musical talents and learn from them as you spend time together
* Build relationships, practice your Spanish, and gain insight into the culture of the Galapagos when you live with a host family

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

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Cost Include Description:

* Housing
* Orientation
* Internship placement
* All meals
* Pre-departure materials
* Boat trip to Kicker Island - snorkeling, diving, swimming with sharks, rays, and sea lions
* Full-day tour of lagoon, port, and tortoise sanctuary
* Post-program support

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Arts
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Music
  • Teaching
  • Volunteering
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
A typical volunteer has a passion for dance, music, or theater, or wants to learn more about performing arts; has an open mind and is excited to learn about another culture and language; and has an understanding of the difference they can make empowering youth.
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Ecuador

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
Two weeks
Post Services Include
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Performing Arts Abroad's Mission Statement

Performing Arts Abroad offers unique and fulfilling international performing arts programs to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding of our diverse world through the transformative arts of theater, music, and dance. Our organization sends U.S. students and professionals on trips for study abroad, internships, volunteering, and career workshops. PAA believes the experience of cross-cultural collaboration is invaluable for performing artists and is committed to providing international programming of the highest caliber to promote a more global perspective for our participants.

Year Founded

2011

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