VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Requirements and rules to be a Makikita Quykuway volunteer

Ø      It is open to people over 18 years for both sexes.

Ø      Time minimum is one month

Ø      Professionals and students

Ø      To be Efficient, creative, dynamic, patient, and enthusiast people.

Ø      The  willingness to be part an underserved community as you work with children, teenagers and elderly, in real situations of poverty.

Ø      Applicable skills, adaptability and sympathy for the underserved communities.

Ø      To be very responsible in their volunteering work

Ø      To work 60 hours per month.

Ø      To participate in the Makikita’s project.

Ø      Respect the rules at residence and home stay.

Ø      For volunteers who wants to work at hospitals and medical centers need to bring certificates that show they are professionals or students of some profession relate to medicine.

Where are able to volunteer or work?

Volunteers are able to choose where they like to work according to their skills, professions and preference. We have positions on orphanage, schools, and hospitals or medicals centers.

Tasks volunteers have to do:

 In Public Schools and Kindergarten

• Work such as teacher assitand
• Teach a basic  Inglés class
• Teach art like modern dancing, painting, and music.

 In ophanage and social programs

• Teach a basic  Inglés class
• Teach art like modern dancing, painting, and music.
• Teach sports like football, volleyball,  basquetball, chess, gymnastic, and etc
• Gardening
• Physiotherapy  
• Help boy with their mathematic, reading, history, ingles homework.

In hospitals and Medical Centers

• To put in practice your knowledge about medicine.  
• Use your medical experience to assist in patient care.

* If you are interested in working as a volunteer for our program, submit your application form here. Make click in the imagen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I choose where I volunteer? Absolutely. Makikita Quykuway Volunteer Program aims to match your interests and skills with the specific requirements of different not-for-profit organisations. You'll be consulted about where you'd prefer to work as a volunteer. We'll also talk to you about the skills, interests, values or ambitions that you'd like to match with your volunteering opportunities.

Q: How long do I have to commit for? You must commit for at least one month. Beyond that it’s your choice. Your commitment to a  particular volunteer position depends entirely upon your wishes and our availability.

Q: Do I need experience or qualification?
This depends entirely on the role. Attitude and experience are very important. Some volunteer roles require specific job skills or qualifications, while others ask only for a willingness to learn. Opportunities in education, social work, and health care exist even for those without formal training in these areas.

Q: Do I need to speak Spanish to work as a volunteer? 

The level of required Spanish is commensurate with the work you choose. For example, at hospitals and medical centers it is more important than in others sites.  You don’t need to be fluent. Basic Spanish courses are available to get you started.