Orphanage Project
Project At A Glance |
Location: Quito, Puerto Lopez, Santa Elena, the Amazon Rainforests and the prismatic Galapagos Islands
Start Point: Quito
End Point: Quito International Airport
Duration: 2-12 Weeks
Hours: 20-30 Hours per week
Food: Local meals 3 times a day
Room: Host family or hostel
Date: First and Third Monday of each month |
Project Summary
Growing poverty, lack of education and limited governmental support exacerbate the present problem of street children and orphans in Ecuador . There are numerous orphans in areas all around Ecuador including major cities such as Quito . Realizing the help and support required in addressing this problem, many organizations have established a number of orphanages throughout Ecuador . The majority of orphanages in Ecuador strive to offer shelter/homes, education and a caring atmosphere for these multitudes of Ecuadorian orphans. IFRE is in great need of volunteers who are willing to share their time, efforts, personal skills and (most importantly) love for the good and betterment of these children.
Skills/Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required to join the orphanage project in Ecuador . However, interested individuals should have a passion and eagerness to help impoverished and orphaned children. Spanish is preferred but not required. IFRE offers free Spanish lessons to volunteers in locations throughout Ecuador except the Galapagos Islands . Volunteers are expected to be flexible and adaptive.
 Volunteers' Responsibilities
In IFRE's Orphanage Project in Ecuador , volunteers will assist orphaned children in various ways teaching English and/or Spanish, organizing games, assisting the orphanages' staff in feeding and caring for these orphans or simply being a positive companion. Volunteers also help in the developing creative programs such as art, music, dance and even recreational activities such as various sports. Additional assistance may be required with the planning of day trips, education on issues of personal hygiene, cooking and meal preparation as well as helping with various administrative duties.
Room/Food
IFRE manages living accommodations and meals within host families throughout Ecuador for the entire duration of the volunteer program. Host families are all carefully screened, well-educated and have experience with host international volunteers. IFRE arranges clean, simply-furnished, private (occasionally shared with fellow volunteers) rooms in nearby host families. Volunteers are suggested to bring a sleeping bag and their own bed sheets. Volunteers will receive three (3) local meals each day (occasionally, if volunteers are away from their host families during lunch, they may required to pack their own to go' lunches). |
