Volunteer in an Orphanage for Girls
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:
This is a small orphanage for girls. Funded by the alumni of a traditional Catholic school for girls Guayaquil, this orphanage provides basic physical, spiritual, and emotional care of young girls. Customarily, the girls attend school in the morning, and return to the orphanage in the afternoon. Past volunteers have hosted reading programs, assisted in English courses, and assisted in daily chores and needs. Daily volunteer projects include sports/play time with kids, reading to children, daily maintenance including feeding at meal and snack, cleaning, and tutorials. This project is ideal for the volunteer who is flexible, open-minded, and wants to make a difference in the lives of orphaned children.
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
- drama
- education
- English teaching
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- food
- gender issues
- health education
- orphans
- planting
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- secondary education
- sports
- volunteering
- women
- youth development
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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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