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Volunteer with Street Children in Ecuador

Overview of the Project

Poverty is increasing and education lacking in Ecuador. The population has doubled in the last two decades and one of the results is a growing population of abandoned children. The government has limited resources to allocate to the problem of street children and orphans in Ecuador. Our volunteer program collaborates with numerous organizations – positioned in rural and urban communities – who provide much needed assistance to a growing number of at-risk children throughout Ecuador. Our volunteers in order to help street children in Ecuador will take up “buddy roles” in an attempt to connect with the disadvantaged children who may choose the streets or less desirable options that are counter-productive to their education and a brighter future.

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  • Program: Volunteer in Ecuador
  • Project: Volunteer with Street Children in Ecuador
  • Start dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
  • Locations: Quito (in and around)
  • Departure and End Point: Quito, Ecuador (Mariscal Sucre International Airport)
  • Language Need: Basic to intermediate Spanish fluency
  • Accommodation and meals: Host Family and Ecuadorian meals three times daily
  • Activities: Varied activities with disadvantaged and/or street children
  • Working hours: 25-35 hours per week

Role of Volunteer

Your range of work with street children in Ecuador is based on your experience or interests. You can teach English, music, mathematics, computer skills or assist in cooking and serving meals to the children. There are chances to educate the children in issues of personal hygiene/sanitation, ensure they complete their homework and simply spend quality time with these often-abandoned children. Personal attention from volunteers goes a significantly long way. Furthermore, volunteers can assist with reintroducing these children into their communities – ensuring that they become productive members of society.

Skills/Qualification Needed

There are no specific qualifications required to join volunteer with street children in Ecuador project since the project staff will provide any necessary orientation and training to perform volunteer activities adequately. Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred. If you cannot speak Spanish, we recommend enrolling in our Spanish Language Studies program, which can run simultaneous to your volunteer project or immerse in this program for a week prior to your project start date. Individuals who are enthusiastic about caring for other and compassionate to the often-unfortunate situations of these children are desperately needed.

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Volunteer in Ecuador: Project Locations and Free Time Options

Global’s volunteer in Ecuador projects are located in both rural and urban areas throughout this amazing country. Projects can be found in the capital city of Quito as well as Puerto Lopez, Santa Elena, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Region and other interesting locations.

 

Ecuador is a country brimming with wildlife and varied natural environments. The varied projects locations provide varying free time activity options as volunteers have weekends and most evenings to themselves to explore all that Ecuador has to offer. For example, Quito was capital of the Inca empire and has a rich pre-Colombian history. The capital was founded on the ruins of the Inca city and is the least-altered historic center in Latin America and a UNESCO World Heritage Center. Volunteers can amuse themselves with cultural and architectural splendor while in and around Quito. However, volunteers in the Galapagos Islands will partake in more natural than urban adventures while in the islands. Diving and boating opportunities are at every turn, as are chances for wildlife viewing. Volunteers can take excursions to Isla de La Plata offering world famous whale-watching opportunities, the Amazon Jungle and its lush tropical abundance and numerous tours to pristine and dream-like beaches. No matter the project location, volunteers will find amazingly unique experiences in Ecuador.