Gap Year in Ecuador
Volunteering opportunities for gap years in Ecuador. No gap year trip to South America would be complete without spending some time in Ecuador. For such a small country, it is remarkably diverse and offers much for gap year travellers – from the peaks of Cotopaxi to the colonial charms of Quito and out across the Pacific to what many consider to be the crowning glory of travel in Ecuador – the Galapagos Islands.
By choosing to travel Ecuador with i-to-i as part of your gap year, you will gain a deeper cultural understanding of the country and make a positive contribution through volunteering with locally run projects.
Volunteering on your Gap Year in Ecuador
Due to the diversity and importance of Ecuador’s natural resources, we work with many gap year volunteer conservation projects across the country, including placements in the Galapagos Islands and in the Amazon. There are also gap year opportunities to get involved with community development, health care and English teaching in Ecuador.
Take a look at the gap year projects and resources below to find out more about volunteering during your gap year in Ecuador. Visit our Ecuador Travel and Ecuador volunteer sections.
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Conservation work on the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands boast one of the world's most incredible natural habitats and amongst the lagoons, forests and beaches you'll be right at the heart of the fight to protect it.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 10 weeks
Latest trip review:
Sea lions and machete's are a perfect match! ;)...
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Cloud Forest Conservation with 'Rainforest Concern' in Ecuador
Join this project and travel to the heart of the rainforest where the Amazon and the Andes, two of the world's great natural phenomena meet in spectacular style.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Great people, great time....
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Amazon rainforest preservation in Ecuador
Work with a community based conservation project in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on Earth and see for yourself why protecting this habitat is so important.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A chance of a lifetime...
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Animal wildlife rescue in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Join this important rescue centre and help animals like monkeys, crocodiles and macaws as well as gaining a comprehensive education in wildlife rehabilitation.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An experience that made me fall in love with ecuador....
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Ecuador Team Challenges
There are two amazing challenges in Ecuador. The first is paying homage to the beautiful orchid by building a dedicated garden to help preserve this rare species. The second challenge is creating a trail to protect the nature reserve from the dreaded effects of trampling tourists.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Challenges
- Duration: 2 weeks
Conservation work in Ecuador
Throw on your hiking boots and join this project deep in the breathtaking rain forest and help protect this fragile natural habitat.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Diverse culture, people and countryside, an eye-opening experience....
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Community work with children in the Galapagos Islands
The phrase 'small but beautiful' could have been written for these amazing islands which are teaming with animal and plant life. Learn more about the island from its youngest inhabitants and play a part in the continuing preservation and development of one of the world's natural wonders.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
This experience change your way to see to the world.if...
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Teach English in Ecuador
Teaching in rural Ecuador allows you to get fully involved in the youngsters' education from teaching English to playing games and with full TEFL training before you leave you'll know just what to expect.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 24 weeks
Latest trip review:
Completely life changing!...
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Community work with children in Quito, Ecuador
'There was nothing I would change about my Ecuadorian experience, so much so that I'm already planning my return'. Join this project and see what all the fuss is about!
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 8 to 24 weeks
Latest trip review:
All the hugs made me feel right at home!...
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Health work experience in Quito, Ecuador
Work in a vitally important health clinic for some of the poorest Quito residents and see Ecuadorian life close up in the busy capital.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Internships
- Duration: 6 to 16 weeks
Latest trip review:
In addition to the great work experience i gained, i...
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If you want to volunteer in Ecuador but can’t find what you’re looking for don’t forget we have a range of other exciting projects on the continent in Peru, Honduras, Costa Rica, Brazil and Ecuador.
