The center is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of children and adults with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Various therapy forms are offered to stimulate and develop the skills and health of the patients. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you will assist in the following activities:
• Speech therapy
• Physical therapy
• Health programs
• Classes
• Free time activities
• Sports program
• Mealtimes
Most important is your support of the therapist in the daily tasks with the patients. In the morning, patients receive physical therapies designed to encourage the development of writing and painting skills.
Once a week, you will accompany the patients and caregivers on horse therapy, a very effective form of disability treatment. In addition, the patients regularly participate in the swimming therapy, where you can also help.
Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of
volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, as well as
self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these
tasks.
With its rich pre-Columbian history, the capital
of Ecuador was founded on the ruins of an Inca city, and nowadays offers
everything a modern traveler may need. Quito remains one of the best preserved
historic city centers in Latin America and UNESCO declared it a world heritage
site. This huge city stretches over a fabulous Andean valley surrounded
by volcanic peaks. Among its streets, you can find 40 churches and chapels, 16
convents and monasteries with their respective cloisters, 17 squares, 12
convent and refractory courtyards, 12 museums and innumerable beautiful patios.
Just 33 kilometers north of Quito is
the Middle of the World, the place with the line that divides the planet earth
in the northern and southern hemisphere.
Further north, an hour's drive from Quito, is Otavalo, the largest indigenous
market in the world. To the south, about a hundred kilometers away, you can
visit Latacunga and the Cotopaxi National Park, with the very high volcano of
the same name. Further south the cities of Ambato and Baños are worth a visit,
with the spectacular view of the Tungurahua volcano, which can be climbed to
the top. Especially Baños is real fun place to visit due to countless of
sports and adrenaline activities.
During this project, you will be accommodated with a local host family. You will have your own private bedroom, and share bathrooms and living areas with other family members. This is the perfect way to learn about the country’s culture and immerse yourself in Spanish.
Half-board (breakfast, dinner) is provided.
The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningfull volunteer project.
Help Disabled People
Show your compassion for children and adults with disabilities by teaching them different subjects, participating in recreational activities, and providing therapy.
$246/week
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