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Education Outreach for Child Workers in Ecuadorian Markets

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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.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Quito, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Education
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Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
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Awards

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Quito, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

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

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

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

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume

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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 travel to the markets around greater Quito. Approach children and their parents, and talk about the importance of early childhood development and education. Set up tents and create opportunities for thematic early childhood education, including health/hygiene and recreation. Volunteers should be open, flexible, patient, caring, creative, and come with a spirit of collaboration and solidarity. I...

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