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VOLUNTEERING
ECUADOR (VE)
International
Contacts
Volunteering Ecuador (VE)
has international representatives.
Below are more recent former volunteers you may contact in
order to get first hand impressions on the VE.
"My three months with Volunteering Ecuador were amazing. They provided me with all I had hoped for and more: a wonderful project, very comfortable facilities, insightful tours, comprehensive Spanish lessons, new friends and a fantastic family. In addition, every effort was made to make sure that my boyfriend and I, as a couple, were happy with our work and family. I feel that I have learnt so much, not only about Ecuador and its warm and friendly people, but also about myself and the way I relate to others. Most of all, I have the greatest admiration for Volunteering Ecuador as a small, absolutely non-profit organisation that fights very strongly for the concept of volunteering as an aid for improving not just Ecuador but the whole global community. It does not seek personal financial gain, as other companies do, but realises the importance of social interaction and acceptance as a primary tool for its work. Through VE I have been able to work with the most amazing kids who have taught me a lot about life and how I should view it, I hope, in return, that I was able to enrich them in some small way. " Victoria Brown ( United Kingdom )
johnandvicinecuador@yahoo.co.uk or vicbrown1981@hotmail.com
"I spent two months working with "Volunteering Ecuador
VE". In this time, I met a lot of volunteers from
other organisations. I am 100% satisfied "Volunteering
Ecuador" was the best organised and only non-profit
making organisation I encountered in my time here in
Quito. It also offered the most fulfilling volunteer
positions and put my medical training to the best
possible use. My homestay with my Ecuadorian family
and the support from the organisation was fantastic
and I could not have asked for more. Despite having no
Spanish on arrival, schooling and appropriate homestay
was organised. I could not recommend this organisation
more.
Dr. Fergus McCarthy
2/10/2004
mccarthyfergus@hotmail.com
"This organisation operated in an exceptionally honest
and dependable manner. Before my arrival, I was
clearly told the financial obligations required. Upon
my entry to Ecuador those same obligations remained
exactly the same-no hidden expenses suddenly
arose..... Volunteering Ecuador (VE) was extremely
flexible in designing my volunteer schedule in a way
that fit how I wanted to utilize my time in Quito.
Before selecting volunteer work, I was shown different
sites and given the chance to select based on my
preferences as well as volunteering at times which
allowed me to take Spanish classes in the morning. I
appreciated the effort VE made to ensure the
experience met my needs as well as their needs. My
time at the volunteer site was extremely enjoyable
because I was free to create my own program within the
site's structure......I would strongly recommend this
organisation to others interested in volunteering and
would gladly volunteer through them again in the
future.
Regards,
Michael Reeder
mreeder97@aol.com "Volunteering Ecuador was exactly what I was looking.
It was incredibly flexible and accommodating in all
aspects, from the delicious meals served every day to
the type of project(s) you can get involved in. It is
locally run and completely nonprofit, so you can be
sure that the small amount of money you spend is going
to a good cause, and not to pay the exorbitant
administrative costs of an international volunteering
organization. VE gives you the perfect chance to help
people in dire need of your love and time, but allows
you to indulge in a little (or a lot) of exploring
around the city of Quito and the amazingly diverse
landscape of the country of Ecuador. "
Jessica Vosburgh
Jessica_Vosburgh@brown.edu
“The
valuable experiences and knowledge I gained as a volunteer
with Volunteering Ecuador has impacted my life greatly. I
couldn’t have been more proud to be part of an organization
whose sole focus is helping those in need, from an educational
to a medical standpoint. Volunteering Ecuador does its best
to place their volunteers where they will have the most profound
and positive impact based on their educational background
and has many contacts in the Quito area. Upon arrival, we
are placed with families, given language course information
as well as a thorough tour of Quito. The organizational fees
are fair and for a good cause. Overall, I couldn’t have
asked for more". Jessica Schroeder
jlschroe@hotmail.com
"Volunteering
Ecuador is by far the best choice for anyone who truly wants
to help the poorer end of Ecuador. The organization charges
no more than what is necessary for what needs to get done
and takes no profit. All the other organizations charge obscene
amounts to make a profit, and I just don’t think that’s
what a volunteer organization ought to be about. Since I’ve
been here I’ve not only done volunteer work in a children’s
hospital, but the organization also set me up with an amazing
Spanish academy, and I feel I’ve learned quite a bit.
I couldn’t ask for more. Meeting amazing people at school,
at the hospital, helping the poor/kids, and just having an
unforgettable, more than worthwhile learning experience of
a lifetime is what this has been all about for me. I’d
say it’s definitely a must do". Best
wishes, Vince Dyer
American, 16 years old
In
Germany
Michael Bernhart
E-mail, Bensers@web.de |
In
Austria
University of Vienna
Eduardo Maldonado
E-mail, edmago@yahoo.com |
In Switzerland
Sara Danial
E-mail, mdanial@iprolink.ch
Pascal Baillod
E-mail, pascalbaillod@hotmail.com
Melanie
Moret
E-mail, melamo82@hotmail.com
In
the UK
Christopher and Paoline Newton
E-mail, pazandchris@yahoo.co.uk
Lady Mrs. Victoria Brown
E-mail, vicbrown1981@hotmail.com |
In Australia
Fauve Kurmadi/ Katrina Aabryn
bulletproof_10@hotmail.com
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| John Willoughby
E-mail, john__willoughby@hotmail.com
Pamela Burke
E-mail, pamelaburke74@hotmail.com |
In
France
Audi Pacatte
pacattea@ebrd.com
pacatte@fsmail.net |
In
Sweden
Maja Hulten
majahulten@yahoo.com
maja.hulten.130@student.lu.se
Sofie
Johansson
souffan@hotmail.com
In
Belgium
Tinne Heylen
heylentinne@hotmail.com
Marja
Verrycken
marjaverrycken@hotmail.com |
In
Canada
Tracy Kroeplin
Kroeplin@wightman.ca
Kroeplin40@hotmail.com
In
Luxembourg
Nina Ballerini
ninaballerini@yahoo.com |
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