Working as a volunteer on an Ecuador gap year is a great way to be a responsible tourist and make a positive contribution during your travels there. An additional benefit of working as volunteer in Ecuador is that you can combine it with Spanish and learn a language!
About Ecuador
If you intend visiting Ecuador on your gap year you will be visiting the smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands. Ecuador has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest. Not bad for a country that’s the same size as the US State of Nevada!
Ecuador volunteer
Ecuador has some extremely rewarding gap year projects to choose from. Travel Ecuador including a volunteer option to work on a wildlife conservation work project or volunteer and visit the Galapagos Islands.
If you are more of a 'people person', you could opt to help care for street kids or work as a teaching assistant.
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Trek in the Andes, surf on the coast, learn Spanish, go fruit-tasting, make your own chocolate, go canoeing, kayaking and rafting, visit the Inca ruins, practise salsa dancing and volunteer on the Galapagos Islands – leaving might be hard!
Volunteer in the Amazon and help with the day-to-day care and rehabilitation of animals that have been abused or injured. These might include monkeys, jaguars, lions, parrots and other native species.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating Ecuadorian culture and explore this beautiful country, whilst teaching conversational English to a host family. You will be helping Ecuadorian families to develop their English skills as well as gaining a greater insight to the daily lives of a typical Latin American family and forming long lasting friendships along the way.
The Galapass Introduction is the perfect jumpstart to any trip to the Galapagos Islands. We will help you get there and get settled in. You'll then have the freedom to decide on your next adventure with the support of our staff.
Help give children in Quito a better future by working with them on the streets or in a special summer school. Your work improving parent-child relationships or planning activities will make a difference. Project Video Now Online
Teach English and other activities to underprivileged children on two of the most remote and beautiful islands in the world. The help you give them will greatly improve their chances of working in tourism or other industries.
Experience Ecuador through Spanish lessons, cooking classes, trips around Quito, community and conservation projects in the Andes and the Amazon, horseback rides, sunbathing on the beaches, surfing, scuba diving, a night forest walk and lots more!
Learn one of the most rhythmic languages in the world and experience the culture of some of the friendliest people on earth! One-to-one teaching and activities such as salsa lessons make for progreso rápido.
Volunteer on the coast of Ecuador and help with the day-to-day care and rehabilitation of animals that have been abused or injured. These might include monkeys, jaguars, lions, parrots and other native species.
Make a difference from heart of the Amazon Jungle by teaching English and other subjects to local children – vital if they want a job in the future. Help preserve the traditional values of Ecuadorian tribes too.
Join other medical interns and a team of multidisciplinary professionals to provide support in complete medical treatment and exams, prosthetic and orthotic laboratory, physical, language and occupational therapy and psychotherapy and technical aids.
We’ve spiced up our complete South America gap year option with a Galapagos adventure! Combine volunteering with intrepid exploration, a linguistic challenge and a trip to these awe-inspiring islands! Ecuador - Galapagos Islands - Peru – Bolivia
From the busy streets of Quito to the awe-inspiring and tranquil beauty of the ancient Inca ruins, take in the most incredible sights and experiences of South America! Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia
Join this tour and experience a 6,000km overland adventure! Starting in Ecuador's mountain capital city of Quito, we travel through the Amazon jungle, down the Pan American Highway to Lima and finish in La Paz, the world's highest city.
Experience the stunning Andes and amazing Amazon jungle on this flexible and fun bus pass around Ecuador. Get off the beaten track without missing out on the major stops along the way.
Experience surfing, snorkelling, National Parks and abundant wildlife on this flexible bus pass around some of the best parts of Ecuador. Get off the beaten track without missing out on the major stops along the way.
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