Interns

The School of Hope and Hacienda of Hope rely heavily on having interns from the states. If you have ever been curious of what it would be like to live out of the country serving the Lord, watch this video of the current interns.

The following is copied and pasted from the Hacienda of Hope website:

You are in that stage of life when there are often more questions than answers.  The typical college student changes majors more than once before their junior year.  Consider an experience that will open your eyes to a completely different world.  Experience the incredible beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes.  Understand the unique grace of the indigenous people.  

How could this experience influence your life choices?  Ask any of our former interns and they will tell you this is a life changing experience.  Your perspective will be forever changed.  This is a component of your education that will truly set you apart from the traditional graduate.

Nestled under the beautiful summit of Mt. Cayambe, the school is providing a positive impact to the community and changing the world view of the Ecuadorean culture.  Tabacundo is a community that contains a large number of poor families and the school is attempting to improve their financial situation.  About 60% of the current 184 students receive some level of financial support to be able to attend the school.  A number of the children from poorer families would be unable to obtain any education if not for the HOH Academy.  With the availability of a superior education including use of the English language, we expect to significantly improve the lives of the next generation for these families by preparing them for greater employment opportunities in Ecuador.  To this end, English speakers are needed to help in our school.  Fluency in Spanish is not required to participate in our intern program.

Ecuador is a beautiful and diverse country with a rich history that has an abundance of interesting cultural opportunities. Only an hour and a half southwest of the Hacienda of Hope is Quito, the capital city, which is replete with tourist attractions and activities. About 45 minutes north of the Hacienda is the Otavalo/Ibarra area, which is the main market area for traditional Ecuadorian textiles and other novelties. Hustle and bustle and an array of color surround you as you wander this quaint town and its surrounding market towns. The Hacienda is surrounded with opportunities for hiking and mountain climbing, with some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Other key tourist areas in Ecuador include: the Galapagos Islands, Tena (a jungle town with whitewater rafting and caves), and beaches along the coast.