Volunteer with Street Children
Ecuador
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Guayaquil
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
Description:
One of the major social problems Ecuador has is irresponsible parenting. Many children are born to families that lack the minimum conditions to provide for their well-being. For this reason, many children have to go to the streets to sell, beg, and somehow make extra money for the family income. Eventually they leave home and in high proportions are bound to join the ranks of the criminal statistics of the city. This foundation invites them to come for half a day periods to get education, vocational training for those 14 and over, as well as a balanced diet and medical care. The program also involves motivation and counseling as well as legal aid when needed. It is sponsored by a local private foundation, and serves in a different part of town. This is an area of great need. In this program, volunteers will assist English tutoring and help teachers set up for lessons. Volunteers will be placed in a vocational training center in an area of easy access where they will be involved in helping at the computer center, tutoring English, help in workshops and possibly help with office duties. Volunteers will also assist in sports activities. There may be some office work for volunteers, as well as helping set meals and preparing materials for workshops. One of the major projects for volunteers who work for this program will be developing and leading a clean up project that maintains the location in good care.
Qualifications:
No qualifications are required for this position
Cost in US$: Costs start at $750 for 2 weeks
Cost Include Description:
Placement and Supervision
Housing
Meals (Mon-Fri)
Airport pick-up/drop off
Spanish Tuition
Salary / Pay: This is not a paid position
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- arts
- childcare/children
- clerical and office work
- computer training
- counseling
- drama
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- education
- English teaching
- painting
- playgrounds
- primary education
- renovation
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- repairs
- restoration
- sanitation
- sports
- street kids
- volunteering
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Age Range: 18 +
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Ecua-Experiencia's Mission Statement: To make it possible for students, interns and volunteers of other countries to have a meaningful experience while studying in Ecuadorian universities and institutions of higher education, interning in professional placements throughout Ecuador, and while volunteering through contributing their time to the society of Ecuadorian people.
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