SEE INSIDE THE WORK OF AN NGO FOCUSED ON EDUCATION
Work in the administrative aspect of an NGO in Ecuador. Learn about fundraising, support and facilitating the development of volunteer networks
The project
This intervention program takes a very proactive approach, traveling to the markets around greater Quito to approach children and their parents to talk to them about the importance of education and early childhood development. Additionally, the staff and volunteers set up tents at the markets where they offer opportunities for thematic early childhood education, including recreation, health/hygiene, values, identity, and education. By meeting these children on their turf, the program has achieved incredibly success in recruiting and maintaining attendees to the pre-school programs, along with ultimate reduction in the children’s work hours and matriculation in public schools. Volunteers get to work directly with the over 160 children enrolled in this program and witness first-hand the consequences of a globalized, market economy that has made the struggle for poor, subsistence communities even more of a challenge.
Dates/Length
Costs
2 weeks – $1750
Each extra week – $325
Location details
Requirements
Itinerary Sample
Monday to Friday
8:30 to 17:00 volunteers work in the administrative area doing different activities like cleaning the office, weekly reports, etc.
12:45 to 13:30 lunch time
On mondays from 13:30 to 17:00 meeting and staff training.
If you take Spanish classes:
It is necessary to have less working hours so you can study two hours for 3 days a week. This would be from 15:00 to 17:00.
Role of the volunteer
Volunteers would travel to the work sites, assist in setting up the pop-up tent schools, and play/learn/interact with the children.
Social workers are also brought in to counsel the families, as often these children come from backgrounds of physical, sexual or emotional abuse or live with family members who abuse substances. The organization also has intense summer programs with engaging arts, dance, music, sports, etc. for the underserved community in its environment.
Skills required
What’s Included?
Accomodation
Available during the length of the project (Either at the project or local homestay families with 2 meals included)
Transfer from Quito to project
Cellphone
Local cell phone is included with a refundable deposit of $50
Aiport pick-up
EcuaExplora staff ready to transport you
Support 24 hours
On the ground EcuaExplora staff available
First weekend accomodation
In a hostal in Quito with breakfast
Orientation
(includes city tour and lunch)
Weekly activities
in Quito
Spanish classes
In Quito, 6 hours per week (2 weeks).
Not Included
Health insurance (REQUIRED)
Meals not specified
Transportation to/from the homestay to the project each day
Optional extras
Add $60 per week for 6 hours Spanish classes if in Quito.
