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PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT CENTER

This project seeks to overcome the challenges that underprivileged children face and give them the knowledge, intellectual capacity, abilities and skills that they will need in order to create a brighter future for themselves.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Volunteers have the option to work in one or more of seven important areas: six that serve to improve the pedagogic ability of the children and one that helps the parents to improve the way that they show affection towards their children.

VOLUNTEER WORK ACTIVITIES

Arts Workshop: Drawing, modelling objects, making recycled paper , painting and more.
Corporal Expression Workshop: Theatre, juggler’s shows, juggling, dancing and ballet.
Music Workshop: Construction of instruments using recycled materials, the development of vocal sound, sound identification, and more.
Visual Arts Workshop: Teaching the children to use a digital camera, graphic software, photography, and more.
Cultural Workshop: Organization of outings with the children to museums, movie theaters, picture exhibits, walks, the theatre, and more.
Workshops for the parents: Assisting the parents as they learn how to improve the way that they demonstrate affection towards their children. Activities include corporal expression, conferences, yoga, Tai-Chi, relaxation, and more.

DURATION OF VOLUNTEER STAY

Volunteers must work a minimum of 1 month in this project. Volunteers will work from 8h00 to 12h00 / 13h00 to 17h00 Monday to Friday. The volunteer can ask to work only half that time.


FREE TIME

All the volunteers have free time after their volunteer work hours during the week and during the weekends.


REQUIREMENTS

All the volunteers need to have some knowledge of the Spanish language before starting their volunteer work. If the volunteer is not at this level, Ecuador Volunteer could help him/her to find the best program to improve their Spanish skills before starting the project.


ACCOMMODATION

Volunteer have the choice of staying with a host family or staying in a hostel. The living cost with families covers the accommodation and meals during his/her volunteer work time. If the volunteer decides to live in a hostel the cost covers only the accommodation. The cost of the lunch within the project is 0,60 cts. The cost of living does not include Travel insurance - Transportation - Personal expenses - Administrative Costs of Ecuador Volunteer.

COSTS:
Inscription Fee: $200 USD

Host Family (per month): $450 USD
Hostel (per month): $300-$450 USD

If you are interested in this volunteer position please contact Francisco Pastor at info@ecuadorvolunteer.org or call ++ 593 2 2557749 or ++593 2 2226544 (Fax). You can also visit our webpage, http://www.ecuadorvolunteer.org