The volunteer’s duties include cooking, assisting with feeding residents, reading and accompanying them on walks, doing handcrafts and playing games. Volunteers are needed to offer daily support to residents, but also to spend time with them. Many of the residents have been abandoned by their families and have few visitors. This volunteer program brightens the days for the residents, making their time fun and importantly, shows them that they are loved and important members of society.

It is essential that volunteers are enthusiastic and flexible as this program needs motivated volunteers who love caring for people and are willing to dedicate themselves to a number of tasks to enable the successful running of the facility. This program provides volunteers with the opportunity to share their knowledge and skills, but most importantly, compassion, with those in need. For volunteers who really want to help those who have been marginalized in society – this program offers an amazing opportunity to help those in huge need.

Goals of this Project:

  • Provide care to the elderly of Quito who have been left destitute and vulnerable
  • Improve the future prospects of some of Quito’s most marginalized citizens
  • Provide a caring, varied and interesting environment for the elderly to enjoy their days
  • Create inter-cultural understanding which benefits both residents and international volunteers alike.