Volunteer at a Training Center for Former Prostitutes
Ecuador
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Guayaquil
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Description:
This foundation offers occupational training for women who have worked as prostitutes or who have been abused or want to change their lifestyles. Women can come to this center for training in dress-making, beauty, hand crafts, bakery, first aid, kitchen aid (cooking) and information science. The women of this center are eager to make positive changes in their lives and are very hospitable to volunteers and interns willing to help their efforts. Volunteers and Interns with interest or a background in social work, English language, computers, office work and counseling are encouraged to participate in the efforts of this foundation. Participants will work directly with the women and can be involved in any aspect of the womens academic and vocational development as well as supporting their physical and emotional needs when required. An important role of participants will be to assist the women as they transition into a better lifestyle. Daily activities may include teaching English courses, computer training, and even teaching the women how to take care of their bodies and stay healthy.
Qualifications:
No qualifications are required for this position
Cost in US$: Costs start at $750 for 2 weeks
Salary / Pay: This is not a paid position
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- arts
- clerical and office work
- community development
- community health
- computer training
- cooking
- counseling
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- drama
- drug or alcohol recovery
- education
- family planning
- gender issues
- health education
- human rights
- indigenous issues
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- labor issues
- micro-enterprise
- painting
- social services, social work
- volunteering
- women
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Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
World Wide
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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