Fundación Sembrar Esperanza “Sembres”

Ecuador

Country

Climate & Environment, Culture & Arts, Education

About the Project

Founded in 2002, Fundación Sembrar Esperanza is a non-governmental organization driven by the philosophy that sustainable change stems from both tangible support and a profound shift in mindset and responsibility. They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in vulnerable communities and fostering sustainable development. Their approach integrates early childhood education with a strong focus on ecological awareness. Through two kindergartens and an internal ecological project, they provide:

Early Education: Comprehensive learning for children from local families, including support for English and creative subjects like sports, music, and games.
Environmental Engagement: Activities promoting sustainability and local ecological awareness.
Community Enrichment: Occasional cultural and artistic events to foster connection.

Location

The project is located in the Santa Clara/Agua Clara district of Quito, near the Ofelia bus terminal in the northern part of the city.

Accommodation

Live in an apartment owned by the foundation or a host family.

Volunteer Tasks

Volunteers are expected to work Monday to Friday, usually during morning hours, and their tasks may include:

Preparing teaching materials (especially for English classes).
Supporting the classroom teacher in games, music, and sports activities.
Playing with the children and supporting their emotional development.
Contributing to environmental or garden-based tasks if desired.
Taking initiative in small educational or cultural projects.
Participating in occasional weekend activities if organized by the foundation.

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers should be responsible, dynamic, friendly, and proactive, comfortable working with children, and be enthusiastic about supporting creative and environmental activities.
They should be able to communicate in basic Spanish and ideally motivated to engage in social education work. Also, musical skills or sports interests are a plus.