Ecuador Children's Hospital
HELP IN A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN QUITO
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olunteer abroad at a children's hospital. Approximately 250 children from all regions of Ecuador come to this hospital. Your participation at the Children's Hospital provides the hospital staff with much needed additional help. It is also a great way to learn about the Ecuadorian health system, while sharing information with the medical and hospital staff there. Spending time with the children can also improve your Spanish skills.
Quito is the second largest city and the capital of Ecuador. At 10,000 feet, it is breathtaking. It is surrounded by mountains, forested hills and a valley. There are three areas of Quito (South of Old Town, North of Old Town, and North of Quito). Old Town has been named a Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Quito is 22 miles from the Equator and has two season: wet and dry.
As a volunteer it is possible to:
- Spend time with the children: playing with them, as well as participating with "Doctor Clown Club";
- Deliver medicines to the rooms;
- Interview patients;
- Administor injections to patients;
- Assist doctors on minor surgeries;
- Participate on medical brigades organised by the institution;
- Assisting with specialised fields, when applicable and available, as well as night shifts in the hospital according to the patients' needs.
Programme details
Project details
- Length : 2 - 12 weeks
- Location : Quito, Ecuador
- Orientation : Provided in country by locally based staff
- Accommodation : Provided with a host family
- Working hours : 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Availability : Year round. Orientation begins on Mondays.
Requirements
- 21+
- Intermediate level of Spanish is required.
Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | US$ 1285 |
| 4 weeks | US$ 1655 |
| 8 weeks | US$ 2035 |
| 12 weeks | US$ 2415 |
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
Spanish lessons can be arranged at an additional cost.
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer placement in Ecuador, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
- Orientation and a walking tour of Quito.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Quito, the basic amenities, meals except lunch, and transportation from the airport to your accommodations.
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Ecuador.
- In-country basic language assistance.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- A free phone 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- Flights.
- Visa Costs.
- Local transportation
- Personal spending money.
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