Volunteer Testimony - Clark and Katie Colby

Hola Trav!

Thank you for everything you did during our time in Ecuador. Your support and organization helped us to make a smooth transition into a new culture.

Upon our arrival into Guayaquil, Patricio Fernandez picked us up from the airport and took us on a tour of the city. It was so nice to know someone who could "show us the ropes." He also drove us to Puerto Rico and stayed with us as we met and got to know our host family. Living with a host family and teaching in the local schools helped us to feel like members of the community of Puerto Rico and Puerto Lopez. This was a great way to improve our Spanish speaking skills as well as to learn about the local culture.

We really appreciated how Travel To Teach helped us to complete our three months on the Coast and also advised us about visa issues and travel information for our next stay in Ecuador. After having experience with other volunteer organization in Ecuador, we would highly recommend T2T to future volunteers.

Sincerely

Clark and Katie Colby

Volunteer Testimonial - Joe Gerlach

Hello ELEP and Patricio

Ecuador is a beautiful country and I soon realised that three months is simply not enough time to explore everything this land has to offer, despite its deceptively small size on a map. The family I stayed with was extremely friendly (like most people in Ecuador), caring and generous. They were also very patient as I slowly learned Spanish! My time working at a local school in Quito was excellent.. The children demand a lot of attention, but the rewards of helping with their education are priceless - both for the student and volunteer alike.

Travel to Teach as an organization gave me autonomy when I wanted independence, but were always at hand when I needed support of any kind - they gave me a taste of the real Ecuador. An experience I will never forget.

Joe Gerlach

Volunteer Testimonial - Adam Hunt

Hi ELEP!

"In short, going to Ecuador changed my life. I know it's a cliche to say that, but in my case, it's true. Being immersed in another culture excited a quality in me I never knew existed. My experience working with the children in an orphan and a school has been extremely rewarding. Travel to Teach has lived up to all my hopes and expectations with my program"

Adam Hunt, Orphanage and English Teaching Volunteer