Volunteer Work in Ecuador

Volunteer Programs Ecuador

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Love Volunteers is looking for volunteers to provide support in many areas of Ecuador. Our volunteering options include teaching English, working directly with disadvantaged children and women, assisting in hospitals and day centres, as well as volunteering on environmental and animal welfare projects in the Amazon and Galapagos Islands. Volunteers’ efforts will make a positive impact on the lives of people for whom poverty is a daily reality.

We find that many volunteers on programs here appreciated just how much of a difference their help could make, and that the locals were very willing to welcome these relative strangers into their world. South American culture is steeped in history and Ecuador is a highly individual country where visitors will encounter amazing friendliness. 

Supporting Ecuadorian communities requires volunteers to make use of your their resourcefulness – their wisdom, judgement and sense of humour. Many people feel that they become a better person as a result of their experiences as a volunteer.

Ecuador is a compact South American country known for its extraordinary natural diversity. It combines Andean vistas, tropical jungle and Pacific beaches. With a population of around 14 million, its people belong to a large spectrum of different ethnic groups, some speaking Quichua, an Inca language.

Programs

7 programs
  • Pastaza Province, Ecuador
  • from 1 week
  • Volunteer House
  • from USD 489
  • Airport Pick Up Included
  • 18+

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International arrivals into Ecuador must present either: 

Proof of a negative COVID RT-PCR test taken no more than three (3) days before entering the country or: A completed COVID-19 vaccination card 

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  • Quito, Ecuador
  • from 1 week
  • Host Family
  • from USD 429
  • Airport Pick Up Included
  • 18+

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International arrivals into Ecuador must present either: 

Proof of a negative COVID RT-PCR test taken no more than three (3) days before entering the country or: A completed COVID-19 vaccination card 

This…

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  • Quito, Ecuador
  • from 1 week
  • Host Family
  • from USD 459
  • Airport Pick Up Included
  • 18+

Ecuador has reopened to international arrivals but this program is on hold in the best interest of the community and volunteers.

This fun program is based in the beautiful city of Quito, where volunteers will find their help is invaluable and very much in need. The program offers quality child care to parents…

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  • Pichincha Province, Ecuador
  • from 1 week
  • Volunteer House
  • from USD 609
  • Airport Pick Up Included
  • 17+

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International arrivals into Ecuador must present either: 

Proof of a negative COVID RT-PCR test taken no more than three (3) days before entering the country or: A completed COVID-19 vaccination card 

This…

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  • Quito, Ecuador
  • from 1 week
  • Host Family
  • from USD 459
  • Airport Pick Up Included
  • 18+

Ecuador has reopened to international arrivals but this program is on hold in the best interests of the community.

This program is crucial to the lives of children and infants with disabilities in the specialist home and day care Love Volunteers support. Volunteers undertaking this project will contribute their…

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  • Quito, Ecuador
  • from 1 week
  • Volunteer Apartment
  • from USD 499
  • Airport Pick Up Included
  • 18+

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Ecuador has reopened to international arrivals.  See the 'Additional Info.' section for procedures in place during the pandemic.

This important project was created with the goal of assisting in the provision of essential medical treatment to…

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  • Quito, Ecuador
  • from 1 week
  • Host Family
  • from USD 459
  • Airport Pick Up Included
  • 18+

Ecuador has reopened to international arrivals but this program is on hold in the best interest of the community and volunteers.

This important project was created with the goal of helping to improve the English speaking abilities of some of the poorest residents of Quito, Ecuador. The Teaching English program…

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