Volunteer Teaching in Ecuador, South America
Program Overview
Join our teaching volunteer work project in Ecuador, South America (Latin America), and make a real difference in the lives of underprivileged children. You don't have to be a teacher to volunteer in our teaching projects in Ecuador.
This project aims to provide education to children aged 4 to 12 years old and address the shortage of teachers in rural and urban public primary schools. Teaching volunteers are welcome to participate in our schools, bringing a diverse range of educational and professional backgrounds, including English, math, music, manual arts, gymnastics, and sports, among other academic areas.
Our schools and ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs welcome anyone passionate about sharing educational knowledge with students eager to learn. Volunteers collaborate as teacher assistants and work with Ecuadorian teachers, although, at certain times, they work as the main teachers.
Whether you're on a gap year, career break, or holiday vacation and want to travel abroad with a purpose, this is the opportunity you're looking for. Do something amazing and volunteer to teach children 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
- 3-6 Months
- Computer Training
- Education
- English Teaching
- Teaching
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ambato, Ecuador
- Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
- Banos, Ecuador
- Cotacachi, Ecuador
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Ibarra, Ecuador
- La Libertad, Ecuador
- Latacunga, Ecuador
- Montanita, Ecuador
- Otavalo, Ecuador
- Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
- Puyo, Ecuador
- Quito, Ecuador
- Rural Areas, Ecuador
- Salango, Ecuador
- Salinas, Ecuador
- San Pablo, Ecuador
- Tena, Ecuador
- Tungurahua, Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
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