Ecuador: Freiwilligenarbeit/Praktikum im sozialen Bereich

Stellenbeschreibung

This project offers vital support to local street children and youth through a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting those who have lived or are currently living on the streets. As a volunteer, your contributions can make a significant impact.

Many of these children have faced difficult beginnings. Some have been forced to work seling sweets on the streets. A key aspect of your role is to empower these children and teenagers by offering encouragement, engaging in fun activities like playing games, art, music, or sports. It’s crucial for them to feel valued, regardless of their background, race, economic status, or educational level.

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Here’s what you might be doing:

• Positive Attention: Provide the children with positive and safe attention.
• Homework Help: Support children with their homework, especialy those who are behind or lack a quiet space and parental assistance.
• Fun and Games: Engage children and teenagers in sports, art, music, and other fun activities.
• Kitchen Support: Assist in the kitchen, particularly during busy lunchtimes, to help the youngest children and ensure they clean up after themselves.
• Workshop Support: Help with or create workshops that benefit the children.
• School Visits: Regularly visit local schools to check on the children’s attendance, grades, and overal progress.
• Educational Activities: Prepare and conduct educational activities that enhance learning.
• Recreational Activities: Plan and organize activities for after homework or during breaks.
• Hygiene Education: Teach essential hygiene practices like hand washing and brushing teeth.
• IT Room Supervision: Supervise and assist children using the IT room for their homework.
• Additional Support: Be ready to handle any unexpected needs, such as accompanying a child to a doctor’s appointment or dentist visit.

Qualifikationen / Voraussetzungen

• Basic-intermediate Spanish
• 18+
• Previous experience in childcare, tutoring, or mentoring is a plus, but not mandatory
• Patience, empathy, adaptability, and good communication skills
• Kids benefit from stable, caring relationships, so a minimum of 3 weeks is required