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Ecuador Volunteer | Changing Lives

Working with children in need as a teacher

Project Description

The project is located in the small community of Azama, which has among its problems, inaccessibility to drinking water and the provision of a good standard of education. Volunteers are needed in the two principal areas of education and health care. Due to funding restrictions, the project does not have the ability to hire teachers, doctors and nurses who could help with development of the community and its residents.

Why the projects need volunteers

Scarce resources in rural areas mean the need for new ideas, information and the support of people interested in helping to improve the lives of others.

Fast Facts
What is included?
What is not included?
What is also included?

Fast Facts
Voolunteer Time	1 month +
Project Location	Azama
Nearest airport	Mariscal Sucre - Quito
Responsibilities	Provide children 6 years and older with guidance in written and oral tasks; assist with conferences to aid in community development and improvement; give English classes; guide children in their afternoon tasks. In the area of health and medical care, help to educate the local community on preventive health measures. (There is not a trained doctor at the clinic for lack of resources).
Hours of Work	30 hours per week
Number of places available	4 volunteers
Project availability	Throughout the year.
Prerequisities	Both students and professionals can help in the areas of education, counseling and in the nursery. However, volunteers are required to have professional experience to assist in health care work. A love for children of both pre-school and school age. We ask that volunteers refrain from interfering in the decisions made by community personnel.

What is included?
Accommodation	A room with shared bathroom with a local family.
Support	Before your trip - 24/7 advice via telephone and/or email before leaving your home country.
Training	Workshop volunteer trainning before commencing as volunteer.
Extra	Application Fee 25 hours of Spanish Lessons + Activities

What is not included?
Transport	International flight tickets. Local transport once in the country. Airline and/or airport taxes.
Insurance	Travel insurance and related expenses
Visa, inoculations	Visa application costs and related expenses. Inoculations and related expenses.
Food	Regrettably, food is not included. The volunteers must pay 150 USD per month to the host family to cover their food

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.

Please note

The project is located in the Imbabura Province, known for its crafts market, in addition, the volunteers will be able to live and share the culture of this area.

What skills do volunteers need?

Volunteers should: • Have a love of children and the patience to work with those of pre-school age. • Be team-oriented and have the ability to show leadership skills. • Have creative ability and be proactive. • Have an intermediate level of Spanish.

What does the Volunteer needs to bring

Volunteer work in south america with children

Insect repellent (40% DEET is advised)
Sunscreen
Shampoo, first aid kit
Flashlight
Batteries/ matches
Canteen
Swiss army knife
Rubber boots
Rain coat
Plenty of socks
Warm clothes
Long sleeve shirts
Summer clothes
Bathing suit
Trekking shoes
Cap or hat
Sleeping bag
Flip-flops
Work gloves
Towels
Camera-binoculars (opcional)
Sun glasses
Books to read
Ziplock bags
Pens/journal

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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