Caminitos de Luz
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About the project
Caminitos de Luz
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Fundación VASE (Voluntariado para la Ayuda Social del Ecuador) is a non-profit organization, created in 2008. We work to strengthen intercultural relations, promote volunteer social aid and inspire the commitment of a global citizenship.
We believe in a world full of solidarity, social and personal development, as well as respect for diversity. Through volunteering we build new generations with values dedicated to improving global social conditions.
Fundación VASE is the only member in Ecuador of the ICYE (International Cultural Youth Exchange) federation. ICYE is an international non-governmental organization with more than 70 years of experience in promoting youth activity and global citizenship. Today ICYE is a federation with more than 40 national committees in America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
💼 What the programme involves
Aims of the project
The aim of the school is to give the children of the surrender area (low resources area) the opportunity to receive an excellent education including English classes and also have food at school by only paying a minimum amount every month.
Project´s activities
The day starts at 7:40am with the children having breakfast, later they have classes including among others English, Computer Science and Physical Education. At 10am the classes are interrupted by a snack. At 1:30 pm the parents pick them up.
Volunteer´s tasks
TThe volunteer can participate in a variety of tasks such as:
- Supporting teachers and helping with the material
- Support in English class
- Planning classes and taking care of the children
- Recreational activities: outdoors games, workshops, theater plays, etc.
Timetable: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm
🏠 Accommodation on site
Host family
📍 About the location
El Arenal is an area approximately one hour outside of Quito, which is located near the Valley of Tumbaco. Caminitos de Luz is situated in a rather rural area. Despite the fact that there are some fancy houses, the majority of people do not have many resources.
⚠️ Requirements
The volunteers should like to work with children, 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 (if you are working with the English teacher).
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation fees from August 2023 to January 2024 :
- 4 weeks: 500 €
- Add 125 € for each additional week.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
ICYE/LUZ
05/08/2023 at 00:00 → 31/12/2023 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
500.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
El Arenal, Ecuador
Ecuador
🌍 Location info
Local currency
United States Dollar (USD / $)
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.895608 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Ecuador Time
Local time: 21:03 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken