Today was my first real day working at the orphanage. It´s run by an American couple, but I haven´t really met them yet. It is completely staffed with Ecuadorians. The kids ages range from 0-3 years old with a few teenagers. Most of the kids have disabilities; i.e. parapalegic, down sydrome, cerebral palsy, ect.
Today I worked with the babies. By the way, the orphanage is really nice... I was put into a room with 5 babies ranging from 1 month to 1 1-2 years old. They were very cute. One girl, amelia would not stop crying unless you held her. It was a bit difficult at first because the newborn julia alicia was crying and i was trying to juggle in between the two without upsetting either too much.
The kids definitely range in temperament, some are super happy and quiet while others like Amelia are not so happy. I think I want to volunteer 2 times a week. The orphanage is not in the best neighborhood and I have to take a really random bus to get there, so I think 2 days a week will be enough. plus the kids can be a handful.
I´m excited to start this volunteering though, it will be good to have a mix of school, fun traveling, and helping out in the community.
I had two quizzes in class this week which were pretty easy because i did the readings...
Ciao!
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hi,
i came across your blog when i was looking online for volunteering opportunities in ecuador. my friend was an exchange student there for a year, and i visited her last summer. we are going back this summer and would like to give back to the country we had so much fun in! we both love working with kids. do you think you could send me the contact information for the orphanage you worked in? my e-mail is decadaphia@gmail.com
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