Care for Disabled Children and Youth in Quito
When you join as a volunteer in our program for children and young people with disabilities, you will be helping them to develop physical, psychomotor and educational abilities. Moreover, you will give attention, love, hope and motivation to people with disabilities, allowing their self-esteem to grow and boosting their hearts so that they may go further and make their dreams a reality.
Volunteer Programs
Purpose
The purpose of Ecuador Volunteer Foundation (EVF) is to improve the quality of life of people with physical disabilities and mental impairment through the support of our volunteering team, which provide assistance to coordinators, teachers and physiotherapists in their physical, emotional and educational development programs.
Change
Many of these children and young people come from families with low incomes who do not have enough money to cover the costs of treatments, therapies and special education. Sometimes parents will even give up their child to the disabled children´s center. Therefore, the commitment and generosity of our volunteers is the key to change the situation of these children.
Action
Every day our volunteers will work with children and young people between the ages of 2-25 that are suffering from cerebral palsy, hearing problems, mental impairment and require a lot of love and understanding. As a volunteer, you can feel and live the reality of these people by creating bonds of friendship and affection; moreover, these actions can be the best way to provide them happiness. Today we invite you to touch your heart and give your time to the care and rehabilitation of these children and young people who need your help. We are sure you will take home the best of gifts, hugs, and smiles that express how grateful we are with you.
Location
Quito , Ecuador
Quito is one of the most beautiful cities in South America, this city is the capital of Ecuador and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. It is located in the middle of the world, and spreads along the slopes of the Pichincha Volcano. The city of Quito has one of the best preserved colonial historical centers in Latin America, and was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Quick Facts
Official Language:
Spanish
Population:
15.8 million
Capital:
Quito
Land Area:
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Currency:
US Dollar
Literacy Rate:
91.6%
Program Details
Program Details
Highlights
Working with children who suffer from some form of disability is a very challenging but at the same time extremely satisfying experience. You can see how your dedication to support physiotherapists helps to improve the psychomotor systems of children. Additionally you will learn to differentiate the level of disability that each individual has, and together with the project coordinators, you will have the great opportunity to work with children in learning activities that prevent cognitive decline.
A Day as a Volunteer
- 7:00 to 7:30 Delicious breakfast
- 7:30 to 12:30 Supporting psychomotor development tasks
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. helping the children eat
- 14:00 to 16:00 Recreational Activities with the children
- 16:00 to 18:00 Tour of the City
- 19:00 to 20:00 Dinner
Volunteer Activities
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Helping in physical therapy and rehabilitation
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Recreational activities
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Developing teaching materials
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Supporting dynamic social integration
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Assistance in speech therapy
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Psychology therapies assistance
Accomodation
The housing system with host families provides an excellent opportunity for all volunteers who want to learn more about the lifestyle of the country. This kind of experience allows you to observe Ecuadorian culture and the relationships inside of a family. Therefore, you can see how social relationships within a family group and their environment operate. All of this happens in n environment of multiculturalism, respect, and tolerance, where volunteers and family appreciate and value the cultural differences that each other has, as part of a mutual enrichment. It will be an exciting life experience, which will help you to grow as a person.
Meals
Volunteer food is included during your participation in the program and daily volunteers meet with members of the family to share their time together during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of the host families offer a huge variety of local and international dishes to volunteers. Breakfasts usually includes tea, coffee, chocolate, bread, jam, juice and eggs, while lunch and dinner vary greatly from vegetable soups, to creams, chicken, fish, beef, and spaghetti, in which you can clearly see the influence of the West.
What's Included
- Pre-arrival information and support
- Workshop to highlight important aspects of the project
- Workshop orientation about safety, location and culture
- 24-hour emergency phone
- Long term experienced staff
- 24/7 in-country support
- Safe accommodations
- Accommodation and food
- Safe Projects
- Monitoring and regular check-ins during the volunteer program
- International phone calls in EVF’s office
- Local phone calls from our office in Quito
- Certificate of Participation
What's Not Included
- International Airline tickets or fees related to travel
- Visa costs and expenses related to the necessary paper work
- Cost for Airport pick-up service
- Travel insurance
- Costs associated with vaccinations and personal medications
- Meals or food outside of the program
- Local transportation
- Expenses related to cultural and/or tourist activities
- Personal expenses / Items
