Our Foundation
MISSION
To work with youth of parents who are currently or were formerly in juvenile detention, as well as the parents themselves in order to effectively reinsert each member of the family into society and become productive citizens. We support each participant’s physical, psychological, behavioral, educational, and professional development while cultivating a better quality of life. Finally, we work with society at large to raise awareness about a culture of compassion and social support.
Volunteering opportunities
YOUTH FOUNDATION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
When you volunteer with Awaken, you will be truly living and volunteering — experiencing Ecuador. Volunteers work during the week at the foundation and have the opportunity to travel and explore Ecuador on the weekends. The objective is to generate an educational, positive, and caring atmosphere and empower our youth to build strategies toward self-improvement.
Volunteer objectives include:
↝ Organize and lead different activities, including:
↝ art ↝ painting
↝ theatre ↝ music
↝ dance ↝ sports
↝ yoga
↝ Create a strategy to engage kids with a fixed schedule in a manner that is enjoyable for them
↝ Help them identify life opportunities and lifestyle changes
Accommodation
During your stay with Awaken, the following is provided:
↝ Accommodation during the entire stay
↝ Breakfast and lunch Monday – Friday; option to purchase dinners prepared by Awaken’s house mom, Mamita
↝ Airfare (optional – can be purchased through Awaken)
↝ Transportation from the airport upon arrival and to the airport on the day of departure
↝ Safe and spacious house along with being part of an Ecuadorian family
↝ One cultural activity a week
↝ Tour of Quito
There are no program fees to volunteer with Awaken. All volunteers live together in the Awaken house. It is a large fully equipped house located in a safe area. The cost of accommodation is $490/month.