Love, security and a place to call home

Program Description

This orphanage is a non-profit NGO, which takes care of children who are orphaned, suffered abuse or have been forsaken by their parents. The organization was founded in 1991 with the aim of finding a permanent and affectionate home for all children within six month. Currently, 45 children, aged between 0 and 18 years, are thriving in their care. They stay in two residential care homes in Quito and Latacunga, in the Province of Cotopaxi. The environment provides physical and emotional support, spiritual nurturin and lots of tender loving care.If you’d like to become a part of our social program, take up the challenge and register yourself for an initial meeting and get to know us. Afterwards, while working with us, you’ll accompany and support the children in their everyday life, implement teaching materials, create workshops, organize specific projects and assist occasionally in the office. More than 30% of the children are with disabilities, this is why physical therapy is a further important part of your work. At the end of your voluntary period, you will receive a work certificate from the Foundation.

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

experience in dealing with infants and small children and a first aid course
basic knowledge of Spanish is advantageous
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

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