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Music, Dance, & Art Therapy for Children with Special Needs
Use your creativity and artistic skills to help children with learning difficulties and disabilities. The Integrated Music, Dance and Art Therapy for Children with Special Needs in Ecuador project was launched more than two decades ago to provide support to kids who are often unsupported in society. The center offers a range of services, from early stimulation for those with learning difficulties to language therapy. To date, the project serves around 80 children and young adults each day, providing activities like daycare, therapeutic care, and academic art. With the number of programs available in the integrated therapy center, you can help in different areas and take on varied tasks. You could support children aged 12+ in arts, music, and academic disciplines or focus on life skills and developing autonomy for young adults. You could also work on the musical artistic development of kids under 12 years old. If you join in July, you could assist with the summer program.
Use your creativity and artistic skills to help children with learning difficulties and disabilities. The Integrated Music, Dance and Art Therapy for Children with Special Needs in Ecuador project was launched more than two decades ago to provide support to kids who are often unsupported in society. The center offers a range of services, from early stimulation for those with learning difficulties to language therapy. To date, the project serves around 80 children and young adults each day, providing activities like daycare, therapeutic care, and academic art. With the number of programs available in the integrated therapy center, you can help in different areas and take on varied tasks. You could support children aged 12+ in arts, music, and academic disciplines or focus on life skills and developing autonomy for young adults. You could also work on the musical artistic development of kids under 12 years old. If you join in July, you could assist with the summer program.
Program Highlights
Help provide a range of interactive activities for children with learning difficulties and disabilities to aid in their development.
Practice your Spanish language skills with the center’s local team and children.
Make a lasting, positive impact on vulnerable members of the community.
Experience the daily way of life in Ecuador by staying with a local host family.
Explore Quito in your free time and discover why its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Quick Details
- Quito, Ecuador
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Art & Fine Arts
- Education
- Music
- Theater, Drama, & Dance
- Arts
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Education
- Music
- Special Needs
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
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Program Details
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Locations
- Quito, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Art & Fine Arts
- Education
- Music
- Theater, Drama, & Dance
- Causes
- Arts
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Education
- Music
- Special Needs
Availability
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-3 Months
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- 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
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What are music, dance and art therapy?
Music, dance, and art therapy is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy that focuses on engaging the senses through physical movement, audio and creativity to help children to express themselves. This can relieve tension and help the body and mind heal from anxiety and stress.
Are there any requirements to be a volunteer in this program?
All volunteers must have a minimum A2 level CEFR Spanish knowledge to be able to communicate with the local staff and children during activities. Apart from language skills, volunteers must be patient, passionate, creative and able to work and collaborate well with children.
What kind of tasks are involved in this project?
The centre offers loads of different programs for children aged 12 and over that volunteers can get involved in:
- Academic artistic - arts, music, reading and other academic areas like computing and sports.
- Therapeutic art supporting - music, dance, arts and crafts.
- Day Care - life skills, group work and autonomy development.
- Learning therapy - educational activities for employment.
- Musical artistic development - developing creativity.
Do I need a visa to volunteer in Ecuador?
You will need a temporary resident visa to carry out volunteer work in Ecuador. This can be applied for before you travel, and our Kaya placement advisors are here to help you with anything you need! If you have any more questions, why don't you reach out and request a callback?
Why volunteer in Ecuador on this project?
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the communities that we have the pleasure of visiting. It is also a rewarding way to gain experience and see other cultures. This project specifically supports children and young adults with disabilities in disadvantaged communities who are often unsupported by society. You will help project leaders create an impact on the children's and young adult’s lives by developing creativity and autonomy.
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Use your creativity and artistic skills to help children with learning difficulties and disabilities. The Integrated Music, Dance and Art Therapy for Children with Special Needs in Ecuador project was launched more than two decades ago to provide support to kids who are often unsupported in society. The center offers a range of services, from early stimulation for those with learning difficulties to language therapy. To date, the project serves around 80 children and young adults each day, providing activities like daycare, therapeutic care, and academic art. With the number of programs available in the integrated therapy center, you can help in different areas and take on varied tasks. You could support children aged 12+ in arts, music, and academic disciplines or focus on life skills an...
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Ready to Learn More?
Use your creativity and artistic skills to help children with learning difficulties and disabilities. The Integrated Music, Dance and Art Therapy for Children with Special Needs in Ecuador project was launched more than two decades ago to provide support to kids who are often unsupported in society. The center offers a range of services, from early stimulation for those with learning difficulties to language therapy. To date, the project serves around 80 children and young adults each day, providing activities like daycare, therapeutic care, and academic art. With the number of programs available in the integrated therapy center, you can help in different areas and take on varied tasks. You could support children aged 12+ in arts, music, and academic disciplines or focus on life skills an...
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