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Volunteers in Action across Ecuador in Latin America

by: ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs

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Ecuador warmly welcomes people from diverse cultures, nationalities, abilities, and backgrounds interested in providing humanitarian aid and working on social action projects to benefit the most vulnerable sectors of Ecuador. As an ELEP volunteer, you can make a real difference in the lives of thousands of Ecuadorians and make a genuine contribution to this part of the world. This is a life-changing experience for you and the people in Ecuador where you work. Our program of Volunteers in Action is designed to give people (individuals or groups) an experience of community services in a cross-cultural setting. ELEP Volunteer and Internship Programs offer short and long-term (2 – 24 weeks) opportunities across Ecuador (rural and urban communities). Projects are diverse, such as teaching, childcare, healthcare, elderly care, HIV/AIDS, human rights, legal aid, construction, nature conservation, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, and so on. You only need to be a dedicated, motivated, creative, and flexible person.

Program Highlights

Put in action your time, energy, passion and skills volunteering in Ecuador.

Have the opportunity to join volunteering action through year-round placements across Ecuador.

Take part in social action projects and help those in need.

Make a real difference and contribution in Ecuador.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Ambato, Ecuador
  • Banos, Ecuador
  • Cayambe, Ecuador
  • Ibarra, Ecuador
  • La Libertad, Ecuador
  • Latacunga, Ecuador
  • Machachi, Ecuador
  • Mindo, Ecuador
  • Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Pichincha, Ecuador
  • Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
  • Puyo, Ecuador
  • Quito, Ecuador
  • Riobamba, Ecuador
  • Rural Areas, Ecuador
  • Salango, Ecuador
  • Salinas, Ecuador
  • Tena, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Dental
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Environment
  • Gender Issues
  • Health Care
  • Human Rights
  • Legal Aide
  • Microfinance
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Organic Farming
  • Orphans
  • Reforestation
  • Small Business Development
  • Social Work
  • Special Needs
  • Sports
  • Street Children
  • Teaching
  • Trail Building
  • Tree Planting
  • Veterinary Science
  • Water Projects
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • British
  • Irish
  • Asian
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ambato, Ecuador
  • Banos, Ecuador
  • Cayambe, Ecuador
  • Ibarra, Ecuador
  • La Libertad, Ecuador
  • Latacunga, Ecuador
  • Machachi, Ecuador
  • Mindo, Ecuador
  • Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Pichincha, Ecuador
  • Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
  • Puyo, Ecuador
  • Quito, Ecuador
  • Riobamba, Ecuador
  • Rural Areas, Ecuador
  • Salango, Ecuador
  • Salinas, Ecuador
  • Tena, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Dental
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Environment
  • Gender Issues
  • Health Care
  • Human Rights
  • Legal Aide
  • Microfinance
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Organic Farming
  • Orphans
  • Reforestation
  • Small Business Development
  • Social Work
  • Special Needs
  • Sports
  • Street Children
  • Teaching
  • Trail Building
  • Tree Planting
  • Veterinary Science
  • Water Projects

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Resume
    • Written Application

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