GoAbroad

Family & Group Volunteer Abroad in Ecuador, South America

by: ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs

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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.

Program Highlights

Take advantage of affordable volunteer experiences in Ecuador combined with cultural immersion.

Participate in meaningful community service projects together with your family, friends, or classmates.

Make a lasting difference to local community members through your participation in service projects.

See Ecuador in a new perspective while assisting with community service projects.

Experience Ecuadorian way of life and culture while engaging with people from rural towns and local communities.

Quick Details

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
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • 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
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • All Nationalities
  • British
  • Irish
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Last 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

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • 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

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Resume
    • Written Application

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