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In order to find out all the details about the Working Visitor Program, you can download the "Destination Ecuador" - Working Visitor Manual (Left click to View, Right click to Download). Listed below are some of the frequently asked questions of past working visitors in order to get you quickly acquainted with the program and all it entails.  Working Visitors in Mindo
Single working visitors need to raise a minimum of $17.00 per day to cover the cost for room and board and a 10% administration fee. Married working visitors coming as a couple need to raise a minimum of $28.00 per day. Airfare, passports, visas, inoculations, insurance and missions related travel in Ecuador are also expenses you will want to raise support for.
2. How long can I come for?
Working visitor trips can be as short as one month, to as long as one year. 3. Will I have a chance to travel?
On the average, day trips are planned for working visitors twice a month with sign-up sheets at HCJB's Post Office. These are normally to places like Otavalo, Pifo/Papallacta, and downtown Quito. You are also free to plan your own trips for weekends or with vacation time (vacation time is accrued at 1 day earned for each month worked). 4. Do I need to worry about the water?
Yes and no. Most water throughout Ecuador is not safe to drink, but when working with HCJB Global, there will always be a supply of drinkable water. Whether you are living in Quito, or travelling through the Sierras on a Medical Caravan, clean water will be available for you. 5. Do medical students or student nurses need to bring any documentation to prove qualifications?
While it is important for doctors and dentists to bring their certificate and diploma to prove their qualifications, medical students and student nurses do not need to bring any special paperwork. 6. Will I be living with a Spanish speaking or English Speaking family?
It is completely up to you and what you feel would be best. Just let the Working Visitor Coordinator know which you would prefer. There have even been German working visitors who have been able to live with German speaking missionaries. 7. Do I need an adapter for my electrical items?
The electrical current is 110 V in Ecuador (same as the U.S. and Canada). However, some houses have older plug-ins that you might need an adapter for. These are known as Type A plug-ins (the same as the U.S. and Canada) but without one side being fatter. 8. Is it possible to get extra spending money during my time in Ecuador?
There are many ATM machines around Quito in order for you to withdraw money, but there might be a small fee in order to do so. Make sure to ask your home bank if your ATM card will work internationally. Putting the wrong card in a bank machine in Quito often means the card is retained by the bank for a number of days. 9. What is appropriate attire for the various healthcare ministries?
Hospital Vozandes Quito: professional, men wear shirt and tie, women professional clothing. No sneakers, jeans, etc. To see patients one should have a white coat.
Hospital Vozandes del Oriente (Shell Hospital): casual, no t-shirts, shorts, or jeans. Shoes should be in good repair.
Caravan trips to Coast: shorts, t-shirts, light slacks… cotton stuff.
Caravan trips to Mountains: jeans, warm shirts, and sweatshirts
Clinics: Whites (not scrubs). Jeans and sweats are fine at the Atucucho Clinic.
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