Description

If you want to make a difference in a child's life, look no further! Volunteer abroad at a children's hospital in Quito, Ecuador, and work to seriously change the time spent in hospital for countless children. Approximately 250 children from all regions of Ecuador come to this hospital so additional support is always needed. Your participation provides the hospital staff with much needed help so you can be assured your time spent is making a huge impact. It's also a great way to learn about the Ecuadorian health system, while sharing information with the medical and hospital staff there. Spending time with the children can also improve your Spanish skills.

Quito is the second largest city and the capital of Ecuador. At 10,000 feet, it is breathtaking. It is surrounded by mountains, forested hills and a valley. There are three areas of Quito (South of Old Town, North of Old Town, and North of Quito). Old Town has been named a Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Quito is 22 miles from the Equator and has two season: wet and dry.

Highlights

As a GeoVisions volunteer it is possible to:
* Spend time with the children: playing with them, as well as participating with "Doctor Clown Club"
* Deliver medicines to the rooms
* Interview patients
* Administrator injections to patients
* Assist doctors on minor surgeries
* Participate on medical brigades organized by the institution
* Assisting with specialized fields, when applicable and available, as well as night shifts in the hospital according to the patients' needs.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be in good health and an intermediate level of Spanish is required. Some medical knowledge is helpful.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What you get for your program fee:
* Personalized Volunteer placement in Ecuador, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
* Orientation and a walking tour of Quito.
* A comfortable, safe place to live in Quito, the basic amenities, meals except lunch, and transportation from the airport to your accommodations.
* An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Ecuador.
* In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
* Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
* Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
* Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
* Country-based airport transportation.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
* A two-month membership at Pongo Resume to help volunteers get their experience recorded on their resume.
* The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, signed letter from President Barack Obama and a certificate.

Experience Required

yes

Intermediate level of Spanish is required.

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Community Health
• Health Care
• Medicine
• Nursing

Age Range

21+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001