Nursery Development & Education Internship in Ecuador
by El Terreno
Program Overview
If you dream of immersing yourself in South America's Andean cultures amid snowcapped volcanoes, while making a real-world impact for rural communities, our International Changemaker Programme is for you.
As part of El Terreno's international community, you'll use your skills on social and environmental projects while discovering your purpose and building skills for a more successful life — no ma...
If you dream of immersing yourself in South America's Andean cultures amid snowcapped volcanoes, while making a real-world impact for rural communities, our International Changemaker Programme is for you.
As part of El Terreno's international community, you'll use your skills on social and environmental projects while discovering your purpose and building skills for a more successful life — no matter your age.
Low-income rural families struggle to care for and feed their young children. Men often migrate for work, while mothers carry their babies through long days in the fields. Government-run nurseries offer free childcare for toddlers aged 1-3, but are severely underfunded, lacking infrastructure, learning resources and sometimes even staff salaries.
You can help in many ways: redesig...
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Quick Details
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Education
- Nursing
- Childcare & Children
- Education
- Youth Development
Updated Oct 7, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Guaranda, Ecuador
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Education
- Nursing
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Education
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Spanish
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
Starts At
- 1 week: $295
Refund Policy
Other
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The programme starts at $295/week (4-10 weeks), with discounts for stays of over 10 weeks and for the first 6 bookings. Exact cost depends on length of stay and any additional services chosen (extra meals, private accommodation, health insurance, classes, etc.)
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