Description

AAV works with three different organizations who focus efforts on assisting Street Children in Quito. Volunteer placement depends on availability, the time of year and the length of the participants stay. Volunteers will be helping in the poorest areas of Quito at the North and South sides of the city. The program focuses on outreach and school support.

The outreach initiative works with children who find themselves needing to work in the streets. Most of their parents work in the street markets in Quito, selling different types of products to generate some income for the family.

Volunteers will provide attention, care and support to these children. The school support initiative helps children who come from difficult backgrounds (parents who have migrated to other countries, alcoholic parents, emotionally & sexually abused etc.) to raise their self-esteem and provide them with the highest quality education possible so they can have a better future and realize their dreams. Volunteers will be involved in classes, homework supervision, educational activities and more!

Program Details
* Program Duration: 2 weeks long term
* Program Dates: Open all year round (except for July).
* Project Costs: USD 945 first 2 weeks, USD 215 per week after.
* Project Location: Quito, Ecuador
* Arrival Airport: Volunteers arrive in Quito at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
* Activities: Working with children
* Working Hours: From 8am to 2 pm weekdays.
* Getting to the project: Public Bus transportation is USD 0.25. Approximately 30mins 1 hour depending on location of project and volunteer accommodation.
* Ideal For: Individuals, Couples, Groups, Families
* Requirements: Minimum Age 18, No Maximum

Highlights

For an extra cost enjoy the beautiful sight seeing spots that Quito has to offer:

* Enjoy the Old Town-churches, government, squares and shopping. The historic old town of Colonial Quito is the jewel in Ecuador's crown. The city was designated the first UNESCO World Heritage City in 1978 in recognition of the importance of its colonial architecture (ahead of cities like Bath and Venice).

* Quito is the city that has the best-preserved, least altered historic center in Latin America. The monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo, and the Church and Jesuit College of La Compañía, with their rich interiors, are pure examples of the 'Baroque school of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art.

* The Teleferico takes visitors almost to the top of the Volcano Pichincha. It is worth putting aside a few hours for the trip, and day or nighttime is equally interesting. The cable cars will take you up to almost 14,000 feet and the views are stunning.

* Visit the "Middle of the World City" where the monument that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern is located. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. The Ethnographic Museum can be also be visited.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Cooking
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Dancing
• Deep-Sea Fishing
• Downhill Skiing
• Eco Tours
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Heritage Tourism
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Horseback Riding
• Language Immersion
• Mountaineering
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Photography
• Rafting
• RainForest Tours
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Snowboarding
• Soccer/Football
• Sports
• Student Tours
• Tours
• Volunteering

Qualifications

There are no required qualifications for this volunteer opportunity. Everyone is welcome!

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

945

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

What's Included
* Accommodation: Local Home-stay.
* Meals: Breakfast and dinner are included at the host family home.
* Airport Pickup: Upon arrival in Quito at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
* Training: Pre-departure "Introductory Package" will be mailed and in-country orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator.
* Support: Pre-departure briefing & help-desk, local in-country Volunteer Coordinator and 24 hour emergency support.
* Insurance: All AAV volunteers will receive "Basic" Travel & Medical insurance included in their package.
* Bonus: "Welcome Package" with and AAV t-shirt, local tips and coupons to help you get settled quickly and enhance the duration of your stay!

What's Not Included
* Airfare: However, we would be happy to help you find and schedule your flight to Quito.
* Project Transportation: Public Bus transportation is USD 0.25. Approximately 30mins 1 hour depending on location of project and volunteer accommodation.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Our international volunteers come from all edges of the globe with a variety of backgrounds, everyone is welcome! A typical AAV volunteer is adventurous, outgoing and dedicated. Our volunteers all carry an open mind and a big heart!

Age Range

Minimum Age Requirement of 18 (unless accompanied by a guardian) No Maximum Age

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 1-8

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

48hrs

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

All Access Volunteers's Mission Statement

To provide a unique volunteer experience and assist in the long-term sustainability of our partner organizations throughout Latin America.

Year Founded

2009