Volunteer Abroad – Nursing Projects in Ecuador
Program Overview
Step out of your comfort zone in this highly enriching program that lets you apply your nursing skills to help people in need. ELEP Volunteer and Internship Programs provide amazing opportunities abroad in Ecuador. This is an ideal program for registered nurses and nursing students interested in lending a hand in busy community healthcare foundations, municipal medical centers, or government hospitals.
Registered nurses can meaningfully contribute by providing professional and quality patient care. On the other hand, nursing students will gain hands-on nursing experience by assisting local nursing staff.
As a volunteer nurse, your duties include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Providing direct patient care (hygiene, feeding, etc.)
- Performing technical functions (weighing patients and taking their blood pressure and other vital signs)
- Monitoring and observing patients
- Ensuring that oral medications are administered on time
- Preparing patients for physical examinations
- Assisting in the physical transfer of patients
Live your dream and make a positive humanitarian impact. Volunteer as a nurse in Ecuador!
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- AIDS
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Drug & Alcohol Recovery
- Health
- Health Care
- Hospital
- Nutrition
- Public Health
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ambato, Ecuador
- Banos, Ecuador
- Guaranda, Ecuador
- Ibarra, Ecuador
- La Libertad, Ecuador
- Latacunga, Ecuador
- Otavalo, Ecuador
- Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
- Quito, 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 Couples
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Resume
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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