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About the Project

Hogar Santa Marianita provides quality, compassionate institutional foster care for children and adolescents whose rights are violated. This program adheres to the Technical Standard and relevant legal frameworks, focusing on their well-being and future. Services include essential health, nutrition, education, psycho-pedagogical support, and comprehensive training. Their ultimate aim is successful family reintegration, fostering autonomy, or facilitating adoption.

Location

Ambato- Tungurahua

Ambato is located 2 hours from Quito (capital), close to indigenous communities in the Andean region of the country.

Accommodation

Host Family

Volunteer Tasks

From Monday to Friday the volunteer will accompany in recreational activities: games, outdoor activities, handcrafts, art, sports, childcare, homework monitoring, general services and attention to children and
preadolescents

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers require skills for working with children and babies such as: patience, initiative, energy and joy.

A basic knowledge of Spanish is required

Child Protection

Please note that you will be required to sign ICYE’s policy Care to Engage on Safeguarding Children.

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Our partners

We work with the support of or in cooperation with: