FAQ

Eric and I have both had a lot of questions about our service since we have accepted our invitation. We thought we would have a post with questions you might be wondering about...

When do you start?
We have orientation on January 15 and we start training (in Ecuador) on January 16 - Eric's birthday! We have training for 3 months and then we start our two years of service on April 3.

Where will you live?
We will be living with a host family in Ecuador for our training and service. Living with a host family is safer and better! We will have a better opportunity to be integrated into the community and participate in local events.

Do you get paid?
We get paid a living wage, meaning we will be living at the level of the people we work with.

What city will you live in?
We still are not sure what city we will be placed in. It depends on our training and where we will the best fit with our skills.

What will you be doing?
Eric and I both are going to be teaching English to high school aged students.

Do you get days off?
Yes. We get two vacation days per month. We will likely use those days to travel locally, possibly visit home, and spend time with visiting friends/family.

Where can I send you letters and stay connected with you?
While we are in training you can send mail to:
Emily and Eric Aiken, PCV
Cuerpo de Paz
Casilla 17-08-8624
Quito, Ecuador
South America
After training (April 3) we will get a new address. When we know that we will let you know!

You can also stay in contact through Skype Eric.AikenEZ is Eric's Skype and Emilyjoy03 is Emily's. If you want to contact us this way it would be a good idea to save both names.

Eric's e-mail is aikeneo@gmail.com and Emily's e-mail is emilyjoy03@gmail.com

How can I help?
We have compiled a list of things we want to take with us (teaching supplies, cultural learning materials for us, and other small useful things). If your interested in helping with this let us know.

If there are other things you would like to know, ask! We are excited to share this journey with our friends and family.

This picture was taken on Rough Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway this fall. We are trying to take advantage of the US while we are still here!

Much love,

Emily


“Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.” – Paul Theroux