Women's Rights Volunteer Projects in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year; every 1st & 3rd Friday of each month.

Description: Help Protect Women's Rights in Quito
Participants in this project will assist in setting up and running workshops and seminars for women in Quito to help women learn about their rights. Participants also may assist with organizing campaigns within the legal department.

The workshops were created to provide legal help and advice to women who may be coping with domestic violence, as well as to provide psychological assistance to enable them to find personal strength and to overcome their fear, as well as to help them develop leadership skills. The project encourages women's participation in political and economic discussions and events, and teaches them to have more control over their household and use public resources. They also learn to develop confidence and to collectively work with other women to move towards empowerment.

Highlights: Accommodations:
During their volunteer projects, participants will live with an Ecuadorean family either by themselves or with a small group of other volunteers in their city. Participants will be provided with 2-3 meals per day. Even though some host families may be able to launder participants clothes, participants should plan to spend around 3.50 USD per week on laundry.

** A handful of volunteer projects offer on-site living instead of home-stay accommodations.

Visa Documentation:
Most tourist visas are valid for up to 3 months. If participants are interested in a longer program, we will assist them in applying for a visa extension. We recommend checking with your local Ecuadorian consulate for the most up-to-date visa information.

Language Classes:
For those who need them, optional language classes are available in either Quito or the Galapagos Islands. Classes are held prior to participants volunteer work and are usually one-on-one sessions with a personal tutor. Classes are 20 hours per week (4 hours/day) for an additional USD 400/week and include home stay accommodations and meals. Language classes are a great way to be introduced to a new country and improve proficiency in the Spanish language.

Volunteer Projects:
Listed are brief descriptions of the kinds of placements we offer. If participants are interested in working in an area they dont see listed, they are welcome to consult with an AIDE Program Manager. We do our best to accommodate all requests.

Summary:
* Pre-departure orientation
* Travel Medical Insurance
* Visa assistance (if needed)
* Airport pickup
* Transfer to your accommodations
* Arrival orientation
* Accommodations and meals
* Full-time local representative in Ecuador
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)

Qualifications:
* Participants must be at least 18 years of age
* Participants must speak intermediate Spanish
* Participants must be eligible to receive a tourist visa to Ecuador

Language Classes Fees
1 week: USD 400
2 weeks: USD 800
3 weeks: USD 1,200

AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in excess of the fair market value of the services you receive from AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.

Year Founded: 1992