Young Mothers Project

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Pichincha

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: all year through

Description: The Remar Foundation has six programs in which they support and give attention to all different kinds of people in need of help, such as small children, youngsters, young mothers, adults who are looking for rehabilitation, etc. At the moment the foundation is looking for volunteers for a project called Hogar de Ninas 'La Gasca' which is located in the northern part of Quito. In this area of the city there are many universities and student activities and it is about 15 minutes from La Mariscal by bus.

Volunteer Work Activities:
Part of the volunteer work consists of social work. Talking to and helping the poor people is an important part of the job and one of the most essential activities is to show and teach young mothers how to be affectionate with their children, especially those who have different types of handicaps.

The volunteer will have an educational role in this projects as well. Helping and teaching the boys and girls by working in pedagogical activities will help them to improve their abilities, mobility, and their understanding of their tasks and homework. The emphasis is to promote the participation of the children in education and to create a good dynamic between the student and the teacher. Although most of the activities are inside of the centre, it is also important to take the children and adolescents out on excursions to teach them values, to give them knowledge on how to adapt to what happens outside and of course for recreational activities. While working in this project the volunteer will be accompanied by a member of the foundation that will give them some direction on how to do the work and to help them understand the way the project prefers to operate.

Volunteer Time:
The work will be part-time, from Monday to Friday 8.00-12.00.

Highlights: During the weekends and holidays the volunteer can decide what to do, for instance take trips to other parts of the country in order to get to know the country a little better.

Qualifications: The Project is looking for volunteers who are willing to unite their strengths with others and to help and support socially abandoned people. While working in this project the volunteer will give 'a lot of love to all'. The volunteers, men and women ages 18-40, should have some experience in working with children, though the most important is that they care about other people and know how to demonstrate love. The project recommends, although it isn't necessary, that the volunteers come with a friend or in a small group.

An intermediate level of Spanish is required, although you will learn a lot of Spanish quickly once being in Ecuador. If the volunteer is not at this level, Ecuador Volunteer could help him/her to find the best program to improve his/her Spanish skills before starting the project.

Cost in US$: 165-360 /month

Not included: Travel insurance - Transportation - Personal expenses - Administrative Costs of Ecuador Volunteer.

Monthly Living Cost:
- Ecuadorian Families: 450 USD (includes meals)
- Hostel - Shared Rooms: 200 USD to 300 USD (Without meals)
- Hostel - Private Rooms: 300 USD to 450 USD (Without meals)

Experience Required: yes

The volunteers, men and women ages 18-40, should have some experience in working with children.

Age Range: 18-40

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

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of at least 1

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Ecuador Volunteer Foundation's Mission Statement: We are Ecuador Volunteer, an international nonprofit organization founded in 1999 committed to the provision of volunteering opportunities in social, educational and community development in Ecuador. Voluntary work opportunities based around Quito and main programs offer experiences of cultural exchanges, work and help with local people. We arrange voluntary placements in the environmental or community area. The environmental involves working in nature on a wide variety of projects, the community works are about helping street children, elderly people and educating people. We dedicate ourselves to alternative solutions to these problems, to make a difference and create a better world in Ecuador.

Year Founded: 1999