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Health work experience in Quito, Ecuador
Work in health in Ecuador's capital city at a not-for-profit relief agency that helps children in the poorest areas of Quito. The projects serve approximately 14,000 children, aged from 3 to 19. This is a huge number for such small teams to care for, so volunteers are desperately needed. Each clinic has a doctor, dentist, and some nursing and administrative staff. They welcome volunteers or specialists. You might help maintain the files, help at the reception desk or in the nursery, assist with patient check-ups, or provide general assistance to the doctors.
Early Gap: the Ecuador volunteer experience
Get a taste of foreign travel and volunteering on this two-week adventure. Meet new people, develop your language skills and enjoy an introduction to South American culture. Your time will be split between studying Spanish, soccer coaching and trips to local attractions, such as tours of Quito and the snow-capped volcano of Cotopaxi. The itinerary is well balanced to allow you to take language lessons each morning and then throw your energies into volunteering in the afternoon. Evenings are reserved for activities such as salsa dancing lessons!
The Experience
While things were hard to follow at first I soon fell into a role doing admin tasks and helping weigh and measure children, which the staff valued and appreciated. Nobody spoke English while I was there, so learn all the Spanish that you can! Sunita Raj
Ideas for time off
1. Straddle the equator at La Mitad del Mundo 2. Bathe in the hot springs at Baños, flanked by the fiery Tungurahua Volcano 3. Experience the passion and excitement of an Ecuadorian soccer match 4. Head to Tena, a great base for white-water rafting trips
Fact File
Location type: Capital city Activities: Maintain the clinic histories file, weighing and measuring the children, helping in the nursery, preparing and sterilising medical and dental instruments, supervising stocks, helping in reception and other activities defined by doctor or dentist Resources: All the necessary materials are provided Accommodation: Comfortable homestay Meals: Three per day included Included in this project: Airport pickup Orientation Insurance 24/7 support from local i-to-i staff Accommodation and meals Project length: 4-16 weeks Price: Minimum length: £1045 Extra week(s): £125 Arrival dates: See page 44
Fact File
Location type: In and around capital city Activities: Include language lessons, football coaching, daily excursions, cultural insights Resources: Project is well resourced and all necessary equipment will be provided. Volunteers advised to bring plenty of sports kit Accommodation: Basic. Hostel or family homestays Meals: All meals provided Included in this project: Airport pickup Orientation Insurance 24/7 support from local i-to-i staff Accommodation and meals Project length: 2 weeks Price: £995 Arrival dates: See page 44
Learn more:
www.i-to-i.com/ecuad 0870 333 2332
Learn more:
www.i-to-i.com/ecuad 0870 333 2332
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