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This programme will be a rewarding volunteer experience in Ecuador’s capital city of Quito and a local countryside community. Volunteers will work closely with the Ecuadorian people and become truly involved in their way of life. There are many children in Ecuador living in poverty who are not receiving the attention and support that they need. As a volunteer you will play a key role in improving the lives of these children.
Project Age Limit
Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.
Programme Information
The children of Quito, Ecuador and their families need the support of volunteers as many are living in extreme poverty. By working with the children and their families the aim of the project is to alleviate this poverty and help them make a better future for themselves.
The project was initially developed to focus on educational support for children in the suburbs of Quito. The project has grown immensely and now supports around 40 children and the work has diversified to aid children with financial, social and educational problems. Helping in the poorest areas of Quito, the project relies on volunteers who can lend a much-needed helping hand to make a difference in the society.
The programme is divided into two sections. For two mornings a week you will take part in the Street Children Outreach project and the School Support Programme takes place on weekday afternoons.
Street Children Outreach Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Collect the children from their parent’s market posts.
- Ensure all children wash their hands.
- Take attendance daily.
- Providing care and support for the children and make sure they stay with the group.
- Plan activities in advance and ensure all materials are ready on the day of the project.
- Participate in activities and help children successfully complete projects.
- Make sure all children get returned to their parent’s market posts.
School Support Programme Volunteers Responsibilities:
- Improve hygiene by ensuring all children wash their hands and brush their teeth.
- Take a daily attendance.
- Ensure the children adhere to the programme rules.
- Help children with assignments and homework.
- Choose and create activities for children to do once homework is complete.
- Supervise children during break time and ensure they do not distract other children who are still working.
- Organise the children to clean up at the end of the day.
- Communicate with parents about the progress of their children.
Project Orientation
You will be given an orientation upon arrival. This will include detailed information about Ecuador and the surrounding area. The orientation will also cover all the relevant information about your project, including safety issues, to ensure that you feel safe and secure. Accommodation and Meals During your time at the project you will be staying with other volunteers in a house owned by a
local host family and in a safe and convenient area. You will have your own room and shared bathroom facilities. Two meals a day, breakfast and dinner, will be provided, as you will usually be out at the project during the day. You should pick up lunch from some of the many stores/ restaurants near to the project location. The house is located in a convenient location close to the bus station, so that you can easily catch the bus to the project site. You will be shown this during your orientation.
Project Support
Throughout your stay in Ecuador you will have the full support and guidance of the project staff. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions, or advice, you may need during your stay. In addition, you will have access to our 24-hour emergency number in the UK, so you can contact one of our UK staff in an emergency should you need to.
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