Care for Children in Ecuador
Eleven spectacular ancient cultures weave harmoniously together to unite Ecuador's past and present. Surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes, two village daycare centers offer unique and meaningful service opportunities. You're needed now more than ever - our host partners, the local women of Calderon, outside Quito, have joined together to create safe and nurturing spaces for children living in poverty. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds - including families - have much to give and learn on this service program.The children we serve in the Quito area live with very basic housing, education and health care needs. Working under the direction of our host partners, you can provide essential services to improve future opportunities in these young lives. No matter your previous volunteer experience, your personal efforts significantly extend the capabilities of local caregivers. Be the difference in a child's life!
Essential Services in Ecuador
Global Volunteers' development partnership serving at-risk and disabled children in Ecuador began in 1996, and continues under the direction of the Fundacion de Damas Calderonenses. As an essential link in a long chain of volunteers, you can help deliver essential services to greatly expand impoverished pre-schoolers' educational, health and social resources:
- teaching English to elementary and middle school students
- teaching math, science and geography
- demonstrating study skills and assisting with homework
- teaching health, nutrition and hygiene
- promoting girls' education
- demonstrating effective hand washing
- starting and maintaining school gardens
- constructing and repairing school and health facilities
- assisting local heath care workers with public health campaigns