Family & Group Volunteer Abroad in Ecuador, South America
Program Overview
Are you interested in making a difference in the world with your friends? Are you hoping to instill the value of giving in your children while they’re still young? Grab this opportunity to travel and volunteer with family or friends!
ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs offer enriching opportunities in Ecuador, a South American country straddling the equator on the west coast. We offer ideal programs for groups passionate about helping communities in need while experiencing new cultures. Our volunteer program is open to various groups: families, friends, students, teens, and retired seniors. Of course, you can also join even when traveling solo.
Volunteering in Ecuador with a group is a rewarding way to spend time with family or friends, even classmates. Share valuable experiences, explore new places, and contribute while working alongside community members on service projects. These are within child care, teaching, animal care, building, conservation, health care, etc., and typically last from 1 to 12 weeks.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- AIDS
- Animal Welfare
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Counseling
- Dental
- Drug & Alcohol Recovery
- Eco-Tourism
- Economic Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Grassroots Organization
- Health Care
- Human Rights
- Legal Aide
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Organic Farming
- Orphans
- Parks
- Public Health
- Reforestation
- Senior Citizens
- Small Business Development
- Social Work
- Sports
- Street Children
- Teaching
- Tree Planting
- Veterinary Science
- Youth Development
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ambato, Ecuador
- Cuenca, Ecuador
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Ibarra, Ecuador
- La Libertad, Ecuador
- Latacunga, Ecuador
- Mindo, Ecuador
- Otavalo, Ecuador
- Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
- Quito, Ecuador
- Riobamba, Ecuador
- Rural Areas, Ecuador
- Salinas, Ecuador
- Tena, Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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