Volunteer with Arts Therapy in Ecuador (Quito)

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized work experiences, cultural activities, and home stays. United Planet Quests are offered in 50 countries from 1-52 weeks.

Located east of the famous and historical Galapagos Islands, Ecuador contains within its borders a variety of landscapes and cultures! As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to stay in one of the most beautiful capital cities of South America -- Quito! Located in a long, narrow valley, Quito is the perfect place to begin exploring Ecuador's culture and landscape. Volunteers can experience the exotic beauty of Ecuador while making a meaningful impact on the Ecuadorian community!

Highlights: United Planet's Quests offers volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural emersion, and fun. All ages and skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer!

Ecuador Arts Therapy Quest:
Volunteers also can assist in a music store greeting customers, cleaning & organizing the store and processing the inventory. The store was built to bring in income for the rehabilitation center. Music teachers or people who are interested in teaching music classes (must have the ability to play an instrument or read music) can assist the music professor with group and individual classes and assist with orchestra programming. Volunteers with dance, physical, or musical therapy experience would also be greatly appreciated.

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: Host family accommodations and meals

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: International volunteer travel is often filled with unpredictable surprises, such as transportation delays, local holidays, etc. Cultures may vary greatly and you might feel outside of your comfort zone in some situations. People, including the local population and fellow Quest participants, might have different religious, ideological, racial, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. United Planet offers volunteer opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds and request that volunteers strive to always be: flexible, courageous, open-minded, tolerant and compassionate. United Planet volunteers are offered pre-departure training and materials, which include cultural adjustment tools and other tips to help you adjust to your new surroundings.

Age Range: All ages

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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