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Volunteer Coordinator in Rural Ecuador

by: El Terreno

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Want to use your coordination skills to help create something meaningful? This position is for you! Manage a volunteer program that maintains a thriving cultural exchange center in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Coordinate and help with the cooking and chores around the center to create a clean, welcoming space for visitors and locals to live and work. Join us in supporting those who serve the...

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Program Highlights

Use your coordination skills to help build, maintain, and run a community space where visitors and locals work on sustainable development projects.

Experience traditional indigenous culture: language, clothing, markets, music, food, buildings, and ways of life!

Get to know the warm local people of Ecuador and improve your Spanish with them; they are always keen to chat.

Strengthen your leadership skills and build friendships with international volunteers and interns.

Experience Ecuador's huge diversity in only an hour's drive—hike in the mountains, bird watch in the jungle, and explore colonial villages.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Guaranda, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 3-6 Months
Cost Per WeekNo Costs
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Community Centers
  • Cooking
  • Environment
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Volunteer Management
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Community Choice AwardCommunity Choice Awards 2024 WinnerTop Rated HostTrusted Provider

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

A true Ecuadorian experience

August 16, 2022by: Kasper

Program: Volunteer Coordinator in Rural Ecuador

10

was a volunteer and intern coordinator from May to July 22'. The peaceful solitude of the mountain village of Antandahua and with companionship of other volunteers, is a great place to not only help the community, but also help yourself gain inward perspective. We went through a 3 week 'Paro'. This consisted of road blocks and political demonstrations from the indigionous factions. The last day we cooked dinner on the outside firewood stove, because like everybody else were out or gas. The beautiful thing is, that during the Paro we were safe, because of our connections with and contributions to the community we live. If you or your family are concerned about safety, this is probably one of the safest places in South America. The location is also a good Basecamp in the middle of Ecuador, to explore other places in the 3-day long weekend. You will have your own unique experiences here, because you will be met with open arms and probably leave in tears.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Guaranda, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Community Centers
  • Cooking
  • Environment

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Cost per week

No Costs

Program Cost Includes

  • No Inclusions
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Salary & Compensation

For 25 hours of work a week we provide you the following: Comfortable dormitory accommodation Cooked Lunches Monday-Friday Essential amenities (bed...

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume

Frequently Asked Questions

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Want to use your coordination skills to help create something meaningful? This position is for you! Manage a volunteer program that maintains a thriving cultural exchange center in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Coordinate and help with the cooking and chores around the center to create a clean, welcoming space for visitors and locals to live and work. Join us in supporting those who serve the community! Work 25-35 hours a week (Mon-Fri) based on your choice: 5 hours/day with a $25 weekly contribution to cover utilities, or 7 hours/day at no cost. Activities (25 volunteer hours per week, Monday to Friday): Coordinate and train new volunteers. Help with cooking, cleaning & chores around the center. Implement strategies promoting a clean and welcoming space. Write procedures to help wi...

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