Integrative work with children, adolescents and seniors

Program Description

Quito should be supportive and integrative with people and human groups in situation of vulnerability and high risk. All citizens should be subjected to the same rights and live under equal opportunities. According to the Patronato San José, all citizens are not only actors of their own life, but also of the present and future of the city. This is why the Patronato San José, founded in 2007, has set itself the task of bringing supporting to those, who need it the most. The Patronato San José works in different areas of responsibility. But all tasks require patient persons who are willing to handle difficult situations. In Casa de la Niñez volunteers work with street and orphan children, and those who have drug problems. The second institution Adole-Isis gives company to adolescents who became single mothers. In Hogar de vida, a supported shelter, the volunteers help senior citizens in poverty situations. In this center elderly people receive housing, food, medical and psychological or psychiatrical attention. Last but not least the Patronato San José helps all kinds of indigent people who ask for food, clothes or shelter no matter age or gender.

Highlights

Immersion into local culture
Lend a hand to people in need, or protect local environments
Improve your language skills
Build up your CV with meaningful work experience
Share your own culture with others
Master your understanding of local customs
Build new friendships

Qualifications

basic knowledge of Spanish
minimum 18 years of age
Minimum 1 week commitment to your project
A volunteer visa if you plan to stay for longer than 3 months
interest and passion for local culture
A monthly fee for food and accommodation and an application payment, which varies depending on the organization you volunteer with.
international health insurance, including liability and accident insurance
A completed Experience Report of at least 500 words upon completion of your volunteering project in Ecuador and and the right to publish it online.
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Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Placement with a great partner organization
Pre-trip welcome package
Orientation meeting in Quito
Accompaniment from the school to the project on your first day
Access 24-hour emergency hotline
Free afternoon activities
Visa assistance
Certificate to recognise your participation as a volunteer in Ecuador
Personalized assistance to help you find accommodation in Quito and beyond