Volunteer in Ecuador
Given its wide variety of wildlife and fit-to-burst cities there is a huge scope for volunteering in Ecuador; the stunning habitats are under threat and too many of its population live in poverty. Your time and effort as a volunteer in Ecuador will make a lasting difference while you enjoy a diverse and fascinating country.
Opportunities for Volunteering in Ecuador
With densely populated urban areas and a natural environment facing constant threat, the country’s meagre resources are under constant strain. Consequently those who volunteer in Ecuador provides welcome support. We work with community development, conservation, health care and teaching projects across Ecuador. Some of our most popular Ecuador volunteer projects include conservation work on the Galapagos Islands, wildlife rescue in Guayaquil and community work with children in rural Ecuador. To find out more about volunteering in Ecuador take a look at the projects and resources below or visit our Gap Year Ecuador and Travel Ecuador sections.
If you’ve got a real desire to volunteer in South America but can’t find exactly what you’re after, check out our other exciting projects like teaching in Costa Rica, community work in Argentina, saving Iguanas in Honduras and renovating favelas in Brazil.
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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:
Couldn´t have been a better travel experience - totally chilled...
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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:
This gave me some of my favorite memories yet!...
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Ultimate Ecuador
Spend four amazing weeks in Ecuador exploring volcanoes, rainforests, cloud forests and craters in search of incredible wildlife and experiencing the world famous Galapagos Islands!
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 4 weeks
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Teach English in the Galapagos islands
Live the island life and teach English language skills on the stunning Galapagos Island of Santa Cruz.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Immersion in another culture is such a privilege....
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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:
"a wonderful cultural immersion experience"...
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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:
A new perspective for life....
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Community work with children in rural Ecuador
Ecuador is known for its incredible natural landscapes but on this project you'll also enjoy the equally colourful culture of its young people.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A fantastic opportunity that can not be beaten!...
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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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Conserve the rich biodiversity in Mindo, Ecuador
Lush forest covering mountains hidden by clouds and an abundant wildlife provides plenty of inspiration to protect the rich biodiversity in this stunning region.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
It was truly a great experience, as i came back...
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Explore Ecuador and the Galapagos
On this amazing tour you will start in Quito and journey through stunning scenery to help conserve lush rainforests. Then it's off to the magical Galapagos Islands!
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Unreal...
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