Gap Year Programs in Quito,Ecuador

The School Support Project involves tutoring, providing educational support and instilling confidence in Ecuadorian children who have recently been enrolled (or reenrolled) in school. This program is only available during October to May. Volunteers on this project travel to different markets, a local school or community center and work with children in groups or individually, going through homework and supplementary activities. Please note, a conversational level of Spanish is required of volunteers to participate on this project.

Get the chance to work with injured animals from the Amazon rainforest or at a shelter for sea turtles in one of our internships abroad. At the Institute for Global Studies, we help students gain invaluable work experience in their field from an international context. Wildlife shelter work can bring out the best of human nature. Connecting with abandoned animals instills a sense of accomplishment that few tasks provide. Apart from bonding with animals, gain insight into local communities and their interactions with wildlife in their area. Meet with students, residents, and the general public to learn about their customs. Common duties include food preparation, checking in animals, interpretation to the public, medical assistance, and community outreach.

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 rescued injured wild animals. As a volunteer on this project, you will be involved in several hands-on tasks, such as helping to maintain the animals shelter as well as preparing fruit meals for the animals.

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 Volunteers has provided safe, affordable and ethical volunteering and gap year projects. Join a program today for a life-changing experience.

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 rainforest - this country has it all! You are a true animal lover? Work at an animal rescue center and care for injured wildlife. Why not join a project to protect the sea turtles that nest on Ecuador's beautiful beaches? Releasing sea turtles into the ocean is an once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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 programs and projects across 6 continents are open all year. Sign up for a program within a field that matches your skills and interests - animal welfare, child care, veterinary, medicine, conservation, etc. Go on a trekking holiday or volunteer on a project you are passionate about. No matter what you do, where you go and how long you stay, we guarantee amazing experiences you will treasure for a lifetime. UK-based Oyster Worldwide has been sending young people to take part in gap year experiences for more than 17 years. We offer over 60 volunteer and paid programs in over 20 countries around the world. We have been working with many host countries for years and have great relationships with them. Our aim is to provide happy, safe and fulfilling experiences, as well as to help participants to return home with a long-term affection for the country they have visited.

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 affordable community service travel programs for volunteer gappers (students, teenagers, young adults, career breakers, retired, etc.) in one of the most exciting places on the planet - Ecuador, South America! A gap year is a great chance to put your time and energy into a meaningful and rewarding volunteer program and make a real difference in local communities. When you volunteer with ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs during your gap year, you are making a genuine contribution to the communities where we work. Our gap year community volunteer projects are available in childcare, elderly care, health care, HIV/AIDS, teaching, art, sports coaching, music, construction work, animal care, organic agriculture, conservation, etc. Join us for two weeks, a summer, a trimester, or a semester!

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 of Ecuador. United Planet is a member of the ICYE (International Cultural Youth Exchange). This means that you'll be hosted by an organization associated with ICYE, which is VASE. This non-profit is committed to promoting global citizenship and fostering social support in Ecuador through volunteerism.