Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, on the
Street Children Volunteer Work in Ecuador.
You will help an NGO running a childcare center in a local market where working parents often can’t afford to send their children to school. The children tend to spend long days at the market where there is little in the way of positive education or entertainment. Volunteers will gain childcare experience while letting parents focus on their jobs and giving the kids a fun, productive and educational way to spend their time.
You’ll stay in a volunteer house or homestay. Bedrooms have single beds, bunk beds or a double bed and you can expect to share a room with one or two other volunteers.
Programs
start every Monday throughout the year.
While volunteer schedules depend on the particular projects and placements, a typical day might look like this:
7:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer house or homestay
8:00 AM Volunteers leave home and travel to their placements. Work and hours are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at.
2:00 - 5:00 PM Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to their accommodation, prepare for the next day, or do some shopping and sightseeing. If volunteers are taking Spanish language lessons, these will usually take place in the afternoons and last 2-3 hours.
7:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer house or homestay.
Spanning Saturday to Monday, weekends are extra long for volunteers in Quito so there is plenty of time to relax or explore other parts of the city and Ecuador.
This program ranges from 1-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
As a Street Children volunteer you’ll help in all aspects of keeping children entertained. The aim of this project is simply to provide children with education and enjoyment.
Volunteers on the Street Children project are encouraged to be creative but tasks generally involve:
- Helping with basic English, math, spelling and reading lessons
- Playing games
- Music and singing
- Arts and crafts
- Sports activities
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Ecuador programs are available year-round, starting every Monday.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration
on our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 1 to 12 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
