Volunteer Projects and Internships in Ecuador
Program Overview
Make your travels meaningful by volunteering or interning in Ecuador, South America. ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs provide volunteer and internship experiences to individuals and groups of all ages from around the world looking to make a real difference in the lives of others or those interested in completing academic internship requirements.
If you are considering volunteering or interning in Ecuador, we offer unique opportunities in various locations suitable for skilled or unskilled volunteers or interns. Join us all year round through a short or long-term program.
Our Volunteer Projects span the fields of childcare, elderly care, healthcare, teaching, general conservation, HIV / AIDS, animal welfare, legal aid, building, and more. Our Internship Positions span social work, psychology, medicine, finance, accounting, veterinary, marketing, law, journalism, hospitality, tourism, and several other fields.
Our volunteer and internship programs in Ecuador are a great opportunity to travel, live, and work abroad at the cheapest rate possible - $125 per week! Accommodation in selected host families and 2 meals per day are included.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Construction
- Counseling
- Dentistry
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- Forestry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Interior Design
- International Trade
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Sales
- Social Work
- Tourism
- Web Design
- AIDS
- Building & Construction Projects
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Computer Training
- Conservation
- Counseling
- Drug & Alcohol Recovery
- Eco-Tourism
- Economic Development
- English Teaching
- Gender Issues
- Grassroots Organization
- Health Care
- Human Rights
- Legal Aide
- Microfinance
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Organic Farming
- Orphans
- Public Health
- Recreation
- Reforestation
- Senior Citizens
- Special Needs
- Sports
- Street Children
- Teaching
- Trail Building
- Tree Planting
- Water Projects
- Wildlife
- Women
- Youth Development
- Australian
- British
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Irish
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ambato, Ecuador
- Banos, Ecuador
- Cuenca, Ecuador
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Ibarra, Ecuador
- Latacunga, Ecuador
- Otavalo, Ecuador
- Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
- Puyo, Ecuador
- Quito, Ecuador
- Rural Areas, Ecuador
- Salinas, Ecuador
- Tena, Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- Australian
- British
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Irish
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
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
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
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