HELP IN A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN QUITO  Volunteer abroad at a children's hospital. Approximately 250 children from all regions of Ecuador come to this hospital. Your participation at the Children's Hospital provides the hospital staff with much needed additional help. It also a great way to learn about the Ecuadorian health system, while sharing information with the medical and hospital staff there. Spending time with the children can also improve your Spanish skills.
Quito is the second largest city and the capital of Ecuador. At 10,000 feet, it is breathtaking. It is surrounded by mountains, forested hills and a valley. There are three areas of Quito (South of Old Town, North of Old Town, and North of Quito). Old Town has been named a Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Quito is 22 miles from the Equator and has two season: wet and dry.
As a GeoVisions volunteer it is possible to:Spend time with the children: playing with them, as well as participating with "Doctor Clown Club"; Deliver medicines to the rooms; Interview patients; Administor injections to patients; Assist doctors on minor surgeries; Participate on medical brigades organized by the institution; Assisting with specialized fields, when applicable and available, as well as night shifts in the hospital according to the patients' needs. What You Get For Your Program Fee - Personalized Volunteer placement in Ecuador, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
 - Orientation and a walking tour of Quito.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Quito, the basic amenities, meals except lunch, and transportation from the airport to your accommodations.
An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Ecuador. - In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
- Two-months membership at Pongo Resume to help volunteers get their experience recorded on their resume.
- The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, signed letter from President Barack Obama and a certificate.
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