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Volunteer: Volunteer in an Orphanage in Ambato, Ecuador

Organization: Greenheart Travel
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 36-3417309
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This large social service agency is dedicated to improving the lives of street children and orphaned youth in Ecuador. With three locations, all with unique functions, the project is equipped to house, feed, tutor, educate, rehabilitate, and engage. . . Learn more

Locations:  
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Poverty
Type of NGO:   Independent

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Description

This large social service agency is dedicated to improving the lives of street children and orphaned youth in Ecuador. With three locations, all with unique functions, the project is equipped to house, feed, tutor, educate, rehabilitate, and engage the youth thus forming a more positive future. The main office and center serves as a tutoring center and meal program; el albergue serves as the rehabilitation center and housing for the orphaned children; and the center at el terminal, the main bus station, provides a space for street children to receive tutoring and guidance of trusted adults and volunteers. Volunteers will be able to work in all three locations if desired.

You will work side by side with Ecuadorians on this locally designed and run project. You will stay with a carefully screened and welcoming host family, giving you insight into daily life in Ecuador.

 
Cost Details
Fee includes housing, food, medical insurance, in-country staff support, pre-departure orientation, in-country orientation, registration fees. written materials and 24 hour emergency contact.
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
Spanish (proficient)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
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.
 
Detailed Location Information
Greenheart Travel volunteers are flexible and caring with a genuine desire to help.

About Greenheart Travel

A non-profit international exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, environmental consciousness, and world peace. Greenheart Travel and CCI organizes exchange programs in the United States and in over 30 countries around the world. Through Greenheart?s environmental and social welfare initiatives, American and international participants can contribute to conservation efforts through service, education and conscious living. Learn More

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