Gap Year Programs in Quito,Ecuador

Welcome to the middle of the world! Riding from the airport into the city, you’ll pass through lush greenery and peep snow-capped Andean peaks in the distance. Then, just when you’ve gotten used to the view, it’ll change. A vast city will spread out before and beneath you, a charming and beautifully-preserved colonial center surrounded by sleek modern buildings. Around town, you’ll enjoy bright colors, a vibrant art scene, and generous portions of comfort food. Warm soups will keep you going in the cool mountain air as you enjoy a gap year in Quito.

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31 Gap Year Programs in Quito,Ecuador

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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Volunteer in School Support Programs in Ecuador

Join the School Support program in Quito with International Volunteer HQ and contribute to improving educational opportunities for children in under-resourced schools. As a volunteer you may assist teachers by offering classroom support, helping with reading and homework clubs, organising extracurri

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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Ecuador - Wild Animal Rescue Shelter

Spend a week getting to know the beautiful city of Quito, Ecuador! Partake in a week of touring and Spanish lessons. Travel highlights include a visit to the Equator and a salsa dance lesson. Volunteer work will take place in Puyo, where volunteers will be working at an animal shelter that has r

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Volunteer World

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Best Volunteer Programs in Ecuador

Volunteer in Ecuador and discover a country with more biodiversity per square kilometer than any other country in the world: whether it's whale watching on the coast, trekking through the Andes, swimming with giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands or discovering the diversity of the Amazon rainfor

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Institute for Global Studies

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Arts and Culture Internship (Cultural Museum)

IGS has placed students in some of the world’s most exciting museums. Our internship placements typically fall into two categories: working on the floor or conducting research and marketing behind the scenes. Floor work includes assisting the docent in the setup and interpretation of current exh

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Gap Year Adventures with Love Volunteers

Whether you want to support vulnerable communities in developing countries, help conserve the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, or protect animals in the Amazon, Love Volunteers has a program for you. With over 200 projects in 40 countries there's something for everyone! For over 7 years Love Volu

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Oyster Worldwide

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Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide

Interested in taking a gap year? Do it with an organization well regarded for its responsible travel and gap year travel opportunities - Oyster Worldwide. Whether you are taking a break before pursuing higher education or taking time off from university, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our

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Gap Year Volunteer Program in Ecuador

Experience the sights and sounds of a microcosm in Ecuador. Expect to discover diverse landscapes—mountains, jungles, beaches, and ancient ruins, along with the Galapagos Islands. Wander cobblestone streets and see 17th-century monasteries. Explore the ancient Inca heritage through the ancient ruins

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ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs

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Community Gap Year Volunteer - Ecuador, South America

If you are thinking about taking a gap year and volunteering abroad, consider taking part in community volunteer projects in Ecuador! We have the perfect combination of cultural, adventure, and work experience for you. ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs offer high-quality, safe, and extremely af

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A Guide to Gap Year Programs in Quito

Why Take a Gap Year in Quito?

With it’s sing-songy, slow-moving accent, Quito is a great place to spend a gap year studying Spanish in an immersive language program. Other opportunities during Quito gap years include volunteering on social and educational projects. Within Ecuador, Quito is often incorporated into gap year itineraries focused on nature conservation and wilderness trips that continue on to more rural parts of the Andes region, or as a stopover before the Galápagos Islands.

Stroll through the city’s Old Town slowly so you can adjust to the altitude and take in the architecture that makes Quito a World Heritage Site. While on gap year programs in Quito, visit modern artist Oswaldo Guayasamín’s Capilla del Hombre to ponder his stunning representations of the darker sides of humanity. After that, lighten up with friends over a colada morada. Prefer the outdoors? Grab a jacket and take the teleférico up Pichincha Volcano. Read on to earn more about gap years in Quito!

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August 12, 2024by: Emily Ormond - United Kingdom

Program: Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide

I have recently come back from my gap year and while I was there I spent a month working on the relationships between humans and elephants. So why would I recommend Oyster? I am so glad I picked to do this project with Oyster because they made me feel very well taken care of and looked after me before and during the project. They talk you though everything you need to know before the project takes place and what clothes and necessities you may need to pack. So what does the project consist of? I would do this project a million times if I could, and if you don’t believe me lots of people who were doing the project had already done it before and had come back because of how much they enjoyed it. So the project is on a two week program and you have the option to stay from two weeks to 3 months. The first week is amazing because you build walls for the local community. Some days some of the locals will come and help, or a few kids will come and keep you company, that is amazing because you feel so immersed, it’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The second week is spent tracking elephants. This was my favourite out of the two because you learn all about the elephants foot prints. We also managed to see a two day old elephant which we were lucky enough to name !!! So why pick this project? I think this project and Oyster have a lot of selling points. For starters Oyster takes very good care of you and help you organise yourself before the project starts so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Secondly you are in the middle of the desert, I don’t think you could get anymore rural than that. You don’t really have much service so it’s lovely to disconnect for two weeks. You get to spend some time with lovely people who you may not meet on a day to day basis, people from different countries, locals, and different ages. You camp under the stars which is also amazing. Overall I would always recommend this amazing project, such a special experience!!

Amazing experience. Professional and helpful company.

June 30, 2023by: Bailey Crossland - England

Program: Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide

The last few weeks I have been travelling around South East Asia with Oyster Worldwide, completing my Gold The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.   This has been a truly once in a lifetime experience, meeting many new people from all around the world and learning about the Asian culture and lifestyle.   From volunteering at an ethical elephant sanctuary in Chaing Mai, Thailand to partying on a yacht in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, I enjoyed every second of it.    Oyster Worldwide have been super professional and helpful throughout the whole experience and made a complex and daunting trip, a breeze in the park!