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Program Name: Volunteer Abroad in Ecuador - Voluntary Women Assistance with Fundacion Bolivar
Organization: Fundacion Bolivar Education
Description: Volunteer Abroad at Women’s Shelter in Ecuador. This volunteer abroad program is aimed at helping refugee women and their children that have suffered domestic vilence. Refugee Center offers shelter, some food, medical services, and emotional support for the refugees. There are also a variety of different classes and counseling services to help women increase self-esteem, overcome the print marks of domestic violence. This volunteer abroad program is perfect for you if you want to be a social worker, or pursue a degree in psychology or social sciences.
Experience: None
Languages: English, Spanish (optional)
Age: at least 18 (contact us if under 18)
Restrictions: Minimum 3 months (if you want to do a shorter program, contact us)
Pay/Compensation: n/a
Type of work/duties:
- Working with kids, you can bring educational material
- Administrative work
- Women assistance
Keep in mind that this volunteer abroad program requires lots of direct interaction with children, this creates personal bonds, at it may be difficult for you to leave as well as children to say goodbye. It is also very important to show up at the project site everyday because children will be expecting you no matter what. They show love and care for volunteers just like volunteers abroad show them.
Cost: Participation Fee is $250
Living Specifications: Please contact us for more information
To receive more information about this program please fill out "Request More Info" form
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