Orphanage in Quito

About the Project

The orphanage is for children whose mothers have been imprisoned. After many years of struggling to provide greater care for these children, the orphanage was built with the hope of giving them a better chance at life outside prison walls.  With a classroom, sleeping facilities, a kitchen, gardens, and a playground, the children are able to make friends and have the opportunity to go to school.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Help is greatly needed with after-school tutoring, organizing recreational activities, helping to work with the children in the garden, and general counseling support. Volunteers are encouraged to get creative and bring any of their own materials to share with the children. .

Location

The project is located in the heart of Quito. All volunteers will be met at the airport in Quito.

Accommodations and Meals

Accommodation during the project is with a carefully screened host family located in Quito. All meals with your host family are included during your stay.

Requirements

Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required, depending on the duties the volunteer will be expected to perform. An intermediate level of Spanish is required. Spanish lessons are available prior to the volunteer project in Quito for an additional fee.

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Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).

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