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Education Outreach for Child Workers in Ecuadorian Markets

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Program Overview

RECRUITING FOR 2023

Come and volunteer in Quito, and help address the sad reality of children in Quito. These kids, often as young as three years old, are already working up to 10 hours a day in the markets, streets, and countryside of Ecuador to support their financially struggling families.

The Education Outreach is a proactive intervention program and, together with a local team, you’ll ...

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Program Highlights

Make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of child workers in Quito by providing them early-years education.
Gain an insight into the challenges facing the families of market workers.
Experience life in Quito, the busy capital of Ecuador, through interactions with locals.
Improve your Spanish skills through classes and daily practice with our local staff as well as the families you help.
End your stay in Ecuador with trips to various attractions, from the colonial churches in Cuenca to the endemic wildlife on the Galápagos Islands.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
International SIM Card
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Training

Program Details

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Locations

  • Quito, Ecuador

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Education
  • Health

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • Spanish
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

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No prior education experience is needed! Basic Spanish speaking skills are required for this project to enable communication with the children, but can be gained by attending Spanish classes during your placement.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
British Youth Travel Awards 2018 Finalist
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