Henry Davis Foundation
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About the project
Henry Davis Foundation
📝 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 pf the project:
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.
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's 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.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Host family
📍 About the location
Valle de los Chillos is a geographical area located in the southern eastern part of
the City of Quito in Ecuador; in addition to housing the Rumiñahui district with its
capital Sangolquí. It has a subtropical climate that ranges between 10 °C and 29 °C throughout the year.
⚠️ Requirements
Volunteer's Requirements:
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
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
Henry Davis Foundation
06/08/2023 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 Valle de los Chillos, 170131 Quito, 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: 21:22 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken