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Volunteering with adolescents

Project Description


This project has been set up with the help and cooperation of mothers to ensure their children are looked after whilst parents are out working.  The children who attend the center are from low-income families and many live solely with their mothers.

The project’s main objective is to provide assistance to children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 14 years who attend the center after school.  Of fundamental importance is the supervision and care of the 60 young people who attend the center, helping them with homework, health concerns, diet and, especially, recreation.


Families
Province:Pichincha Duration:2 to 12 weeks Type:Social

 

Why the projects need volunteers

The center lacks sufficient funds to be able to hire enough members of staff. Therefore, voluntary work is vital to provide continuity of service.

  •   Fast Facts
  •   What is included?
  •   What is not included?
  •   What is also included?
Fast Facts
Voolunteer Time 2 weeks
Project Location Quito
Nearest airport Mariscal Sucre - Quito
Responsibilities - Voluntary work is of great help in the teaching and educational support of the children. Many of the children attend different schools and student curricula can vary. As a result, it’s vital that educational assistance is structured to suit various ages. - Volunteers with knowledge of English will be required to give English classes and arrange a teaching plan that strengthens children’s current instruction at their respective schools. - Arranging sporting activities is also important and volunteers are encouraged to devise a constructive activity plan to take this into account. The center has a basketball court, and a football field is located nearby, where young people can play and partake in other sports. - Volunteers can also assist with the organization of trips and excursions both within and outside the city. Help in the center’s kitchen is also required as is assisting the small children during lunchtimes. - Volunteers can help with family counseling and in talking to parents to determine family setup and whether difficulties at home are leading to emotional and/or behavioral problems on the part of the child. Volunteers can compile reports based on the domestic situation and the child’s wellbeing in order to find the best solution for the child’s development. Such work is recommended for volunteers with studies in social work or psychology.
Hours of Work 30 - 40 hours per week
Number of places available 4 volunteers
Project availability Throughout the year, January till December.
Prerequisities The project needs creative people who love working with children and adolescents, and who have experience in group management. Minimum age to volunteer for this project is 20 years. Intermediate level of Spanish before commencing as volunteer.
What is included?
Accommodation
  • Stay is with host families, in individual or shared rooms with shared bathroom.  Laundry service is included.
Food
  • 3 meals per day / vegetarian apply
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.
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 organization office for making local calls.
  • Receiving of faxes.
  • Informative visitor guide with information on recreational activities.
  • Certificate of successful completion as volunteer.
Please note

As a result of domestic problems that affect both intellectual and social development, the majority of children who attend the center suffer from learning difficulties.

What skills do volunteers need?

Volunteers should: • Have love and endless patience for children. • Be proactive and dynamic. • Be team-spirited and able to maintain good working relationships. • Be experienced in group management. • Have intermediate level Spanish.

What does the Volunteer needs to bring

Volunteer work with young people


Working with adolescenys in risk


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  • Sunscreen
  • Shampoo, First Aid box
  • Warm, wind-proof clothing
  • Long-sleeved undershirts
  • Swimming costume
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat
  • Sandals
  • Towels
  • Camera-binoculars (optional)
  • Sunglasses
  • Books (for personal use)

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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