Ecuador Volunteering-Education-Fundación Sierra Flor: Proyecto de Desarrollo Humano

Description

Fundación Sierra Flor believes that "quality education is the engine that drives social change. Providing quality education in rural communities is an enormous challenge but it also holds immense promise." The foundation aims to implement effective, integrated approaches to education and community development, integrating community, family and children's needs to improve the local peoples prospects.
The foundation is located in the highlands close to the Cotopaxi Volcano, 2 hours from Quito. This highland area has a spectacular landscape including a unique mix of mountains and desert-like areas.
This organization is dedicated in providing quality education to the members of its community

Why does this organization need volunteers?

To maintain their goal of quality education Fundación Sierra Flor is always looking for dedicated volunteers who are committed to helping the community obtain a better quality of life through an integrated approach to education and community development.

What tasks will you be required to fulfil?

Sierra Flor needs volunteers to help in their teaching programs for children and nursery groups, bilingual or English speaking, and preferably with prior experience.
As well, the foundation is seeking creative individuals who have prior experience with fundraising to make a meaningful contribution towards their goal of sustainable development within the community. The foundation also needs doctors, nurses, or medical students to collaborate with their medical program.

Requirements:
The ability to be flexible within the children´s programs

Requirements

Language

English

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.