Development Internships in Quito

Broaden your horizons and explore a new culture by interning abroad with Adelante Abroad. Live and learn in an international setting while gaining hands-on experience in your chosen field. Join us this spring or summer in one of our vibrant program locations—Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, or Uruguay—where you'll enjoy ideal weather, smaller crowds, and access to top-tier internship placements. Choose from affordable, career-focused internships in diverse fields such as Arts, Culinary, Travel and Tourism, International Business, Nonprofit, Information Technology, and many more. Internship opportunities vary by location and offer a high degree of flexibility. Start your internship on the first Monday of any month, and depending on the destination, stay for 1 to 6 months. With over 20 years of experience, Adelante Abroad offers well-structured programs and strong local support to help students and recent graduates step confidently into global professional environments. All you need to do is take the leap.

Ecuador is a great place to conduct a Spanish-speaking internship. One of our students traveled to the headwaters of the Amazon to work with a wildlife conservation organization. She helped treat injured wildlife and released animals back into the wild. Eco-tourism is another popular internship option. The country has some top-notch eco-lodges and tour companies. Go on tours and blog about your experiences on their websites. And then help the staff market the trips to local hotels and businesses. Our students enjoy excursions to Mindo, the birdwatching capital of the country, and to the Galapagos Islands where they can witness Darwin’s finches and turtles.

Join the team of an NGO in Quito in this internship program abroad and get placed based on your interests, skills, and studies. You will form an essential part of an under-resourced nonprofit organization, allowing you to directly make an impact on the local community. At the same time, you’ll gain a meaningful cross-cultural experience while interacting with Ecuadorians and other interns from around the world. Gain hands-on experience and knowledge of international development while creating materials for the NGO, writing grant proposals, and collaborating with key community stakeholders. This NGO Management Internship in Ecuador is an incredible opportunity to bring a lasting impact using your skillset. Learn about the operations of nonprofit organizations while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Quito. The program is available throughout the year. To be eligible, you need to be highly motivated, flexible, diligent, and able to manage your time well. You must also possess good communication and collaboration skills since you’ll be working within a multicultural team. At least an A2 beginner level of Spanish is required to make the most of your experience.

This internship program in Ecuador, South America, is designed for undergraduates and recent graduates with a background in social work. Have the opportunity to learn about sociocultural issues and gain practical experience in a variety of related fields. As an intern, you work directly in a wide range of social, public, or private institutions, including municipalities, NGOs, social centers, orphanages, schools, medical centers, communities, and agencies. Interact with people from different backgrounds and gain insight into the challenges they face. Among your daily activities and duties are providing counseling and training, completing administrative tasks, and leading mentoring programs. You also provide support to children, youth, and seniors.