Ecuador Volunteering-Social-Villa Ticca

Description

The organization helps the children of teenage and single mothers, as well as the children of financially needy families. For only $5 every month the children receive education, food and a safe place to learn and play, while their mothers are looking for a job working, or studying.
Foundation Niños de Waita Ticca aims to create a better future for this community and the children who participate in their programs.

Why does this organization need volunteers?

This children's center relies on the help of volunteers to aide in caring for children from low-to-no income neighbourhoods in the South of Quito. The children at this placement are full of energy and benefit greatly from the compassionate, enthusiastic care given to them in all forms--educational and recreational.

What tasks will you be required to fulfil?

This project needs volunteers to help with the daily routine. They can work in three different age groups: 0.5-2 years old, 2-3 years old and 3-5 years old. There's also a group of school children that comes for half-days to eat and to complete their homework.
There's a lot that volunteers can do. They appreciate initiative taken within their programs, but volunteers can also create different activities for the children.

Requirements:
Any previous experience with children or studies in the area of childcare are assets.

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.