Project Description
The project consists of caring for and helping in the comprehensive development of children from emigrant families from the Chunchi farming community, an area with approximately 1200 residents, located in the south of the province of Chimborazo. The community is primarily involved in agriculture and milk production. It has the highest number of migrants, most families emigrating primarily to the United States, and, more recently, to Spain. This leads towards learning, emotional and behavioral problems among the children. More than 15 people work in the center, 12 teachers and one psychologist.
Why the projects need volunteers
The area’s phenomenal rate of migration has implications for the emotional and educational development of the local children. The scarcity in teachers and professional workers mean volunteers are essential.
Fast Facts What is included? What is not included? What is also included?
Fast Facts
| Voolunteer Time |
3 Months + |
| Project Location |
Chimborazo |
| Nearest airport |
Mariscal Sucre - Quito |
| Responsibilities |
Depending on the area of work the volunteer will assist teachers with lectures; help provide emotional support to children of all ages, and professional help in the area of town council construction and building works. |
| Hours of Work |
35 to 40 hours per week |
| Number of places available |
4 volunteers |
| Project availability |
From the beginning of September to the beginning of July. |
| Prerequisities |
A minimum age of 20 years and have experience in the following areas: education, psychology, engineering, architecture, social work. -Be eager to share your knowledge and help with initiatives. - Good level of Spanish before commencing as volunteer. |
What is included?
| Accommodation |
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| Food |
- 3 meals per day /vegetarian options available.
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| Support |
- Before your trip - 24/7 advice via telephone and/or email before leaving your home country.
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| Training |
- Workshop volunteer trainning before commencing as volunteer.
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| Extra |
- Application Fee
- 25 hours of Spanish Lessons + Activities
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What is not included?
| Transport |
- International flight tickets.
- Local transport once in the country.
- Airline and/or airport taxes.
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| Insurance |
- Travel insurance and related expenses.
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| Visa, inoculations |
- Visa application costs and related expenses.
- Inoculations and related expenses.
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What is also included?
- Transfer from the airport to location of the project or place of stay in Quito.
- Practical, informative advice and support before, during and after project from a team of professionals.
- In-country guidance to resolve potential issues that may arise during the project.
- Guidance and evaluation to check on progress during volunteer period.
- A facility at the project grounds for making local calls.
- Receiving of faxes.
- Informative visitor guide with information on recreational activities.
- Certificate of successful completion as volunteer.
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Please note
At weekends the center can organize trips to nearby tourist attractions, e.g., to museums and churches in the Riobamba region. Should certain excursions not be available, the center can offer the necessary advice and information. The center is located in the heart of the Andes, surrounded by mountains, where bird watching is also available.
What skills do volunteers need?
Volunteers with experience in the following are needed:
- Clinical psychology
- Educational psychology
- Social work
- Civil engineering and/or architecture
• A psychologist or similarly trained person to help with relevant activities in the local school and childcare center.
• A person who has computer skills to work in the institute’s new computer center.
• A teacher or similarly trained person to help with educational activities.
What does the Volunteer needs to bring
| - Insect repellent (40% DEET is advised)
- Sunscreen
- Shampoo, first aid kit
- Rain coat
- Plenty of socks
- Warm clothes
- Long sleeve shirts
- Summer clothes
- Bathing suit
- Trekking shoes
- Cap or hat
- Sleeping bag
- Flip-flops
- Towels
- Camera-binoculars (opcional)
- Sun glasses
- Books to read
- Ziplock bags
- Pens/journal
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Steps to follow
When you have booked...- Once we receive your first email we will immediately contact you to give you general information about us and projects.
- Select the project where you would like to participate.
- Send your CV.
- Participate in an interview.
- You will receive an email about confirmation of your participation and we will prepare for your trip to Ecuador.
- You should fill out certain documents of the Ecuador Volunteer Foundation, which we will send you opportunely.
After you have been selected as a volunteer...- Get your flight tickets.
- Get travel insurance for the time that you will participate in our projects.
- Get your Police Check or Police Disclosure.
- Send us the documents of the Ecuador Volunteer Foundation filled out with the pertinent information.
- Verify that you got certain vaccines as Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A & B, Diphtheria, Typhoid. We recommend getting the yellow fever vaccine and malaria pills as a precaution.
- Get a medical certificate.
- Fill out the Final Form that is on our website.
- In the case that the volunteer is not a Hispanic speaker she/he must plan a Spanish course before entering in the project.
- Give an exam in Spanish to check your knowledge in the language.
- Check if you need a visa to enter in the country.
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