Henry Davis Foundation (ECU-133)


Type: Education: Primary school, Education: Secondary School - Country: Ecuador

Brief description and main aims

The aim of the school is to give children in vulnerable situations the chance to get an education, psychological support and help regarding their family situation

Main Activities

The foundation provides Institutional foster care services for children and adolescents at risk. Food, education, professional psychological services and all the necessary services to properly care for minors. They also provide basic general education services from preschool to high school.

Volunteer tasks

The volunteers will have support, supervision and guidance from the main teachers. 
They are not alone with the children at any time, they will work hand in hand with the teacher/tutor in the different areas of the school, mostly in the english lessons.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

The volunteers should like to work with children and feel comfortable playing with them, teaching them and taking care of them. Volunteers also must be very proactive, flexible and be ready to help in any need of the school. Basic Spanish skills are helpful but not necessary.

Location

Valle de los Chillos, Quito - Pichincha

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Host family

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