Volunteer Programs in Quito, Ecuador

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81 Volunteer Programs in Quito, Ecuador
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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Help promote healthy and active lifestyles among young people from under-resourced communities in this sports volunteer program at an after-school facility, a local school, or a community center. No matter where you’re placed, you play a vital role in building sportsmanship and teamwork skills while
See All 8 ProgramsGoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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Spend a week getting to know the beautiful city of Quito, Ecuador! Partake in a week of touring and Spanish lessons. Travel highlights include a visit to the Equator and a salsa dance lesson. Volunteer work will take place in Puyo, where volunteers will be working at an animal shelter that has r
See All 3 ProgramsInternational Medical Aid (IMA)
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IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare knowledge with International Medical Aid's Pre-Med and Health Fellowships. Crafted for pre-med undergraduates, medical students, and high school students, these fellowships offer a unique chance to engage deeply with global health care
See All 2 ProgramsLove Volunteers
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Love Volunteers partners with a specialist home and daycare in this program that aims to bring a lasting, positive impact on the lives of infants and children with disabilities. Volunteers contribute their time and energy, ensuring that kids with special needs receive physical therapy, stimulation,
See All 4 ProgramsWorld Endeavors
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Ecuador's vibrant culture, dense rainforests, breathtaking Andean landscapes, and picturesque beaches make it the premier destination in South America. Volunteers with World Endeavors are based near the beautiful southern Pacific Coast. By choosing one of the several volunteer projects, participan
MEDLIFE
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Classic Service Learning Trips (SLTs) are week-long, immersive educational journeys to Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Tanzania. During these trips, volunteers actively collaborate with local communities on various development projects, including constructing homes, improving access to clea
See All 2 ProgramsChild Family Health International
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Experience the rich culture and history of Ecuador's vibrant capital city while learning about the healthcare challenges facing the region. One of Child Family Health International's longest-running programs, the Andean Health program offers a comprehensive learning experience that encompasses both
See All 2 ProgramsFundación Bolívar Education
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The program focuses on leveraging childhood as the optimal stage for foreign language acquisition, addressing the global importance of English. This English as a Foreign Language program in public schools is designed to strengthen the four core communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and
See All 2 ProgramsTravel For Teens
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Peru and Ecuador are two countries in South America that are both rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Join us on this 22-day adventure as we discover what makes each country so vibrant and unique! In addition to exploring majestic volcanos, gorgeous islands, sacred sites, and vibrant mark
See All 3 ProgramsVolunteer World
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Volunteer in Ecuador and discover a country with more biodiversity per square kilometer than any other country in the world: whether it's whale watching on the coast, trekking through the Andes, swimming with giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands or discovering the diversity of the Amazon rainfor
See All 3 ProgramsKaya Responsible Travel
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Join our Sustainable Economic and Community Development volunteering in Ecuador. Work with local families striving to preserve their environment, culture, and values while creating a sustainable livelihood. You will take part in an NGO-supported forestry project that incorporates ecotourism, jam m
See All 4 ProgramsInstitute for Global Studies
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Through World Internships, IGS presents students from around the world a great opportunity for personal and professional growth abroad. Choose from a range of placements in the fields of Human Rights and Social Work in beautiful Ecuador. You will take on some of the most meaningful work with a non-g
See All 9 ProgramsGlobal Works
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On the Ecuador: Galapagos & Andean Service Adventure program, immerse yourself in a meaningful homestay with local families on mainland Ecuador. Participate in impactful community service and cultural exchange. Work alongside community members, as well as visiting and learning from an indigenous com
Volunteers For Peace
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Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a Vermont-based nonprofit) can place you on a team of international volunteers who contribute to a meaningful community service project designed, planned, and hosted by local partners. We offer the most affordable projects and the best w
Oyster Worldwide
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Ecuador is one of South America’s greatest undiscovered countries. With a friendly and welcoming culture, beautiful food and incredible environmental diversity, it is the most wonderful place to visit for those looking for something off the beaten track. Volunteer in a beautiful sanctuary located
ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs
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Looking to volunteer abroad with underprivileged children? If so, then the ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs offer you the opportunity to work with children who have lost their parents, been abandoned, or have no one to love and care for them. Our Orphanage Volunteer program in South America pr
See All 34 ProgramsUnited Planet
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Ecuador has plenty of sights to see. Some of its sought-after sites include mountains, jungles, beaches, ancient ruins, and the Galapagos Islands. Its natural, cultural diversity and Inca heritage appeal to many volunteers. Despite tremendous economic progress, Ecuadorians are still working to reduc
A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Quito
Projects & Placements
As in many urban environments, most available volunteer placements in Quito are in the areas of social services and community building. Child care is a popular area for volunteering in Quito too, whether placed in an orphanage, community center, or other such institution. Children who are living in poverty or who have been left unfortunately orphaned can benefit greatly from interaction and instruction from international volunteers, and volunteers in turn will find themselves learning a surprising amount from their time with the children as well.
Education and healthcare are other popular areas for volunteering in Quito, and there are many volunteer organizations with concentrated efforts in international volunteers can fill a great need by lending their efforts to serve this demographic. Volunteer work in Quito at health clinics, after-school centers, or in classroom settings are all potential mediums for spread knowledge and awareness.
Most volunteer programs in Quito do not require volunteers to speak Spanish, although some do require volunteers to be at least conversational in Spanish and being more familiar with the language will greatly enhance your ability to interact with locals regardless of your placement or program. Some volunteer programs in Quito combine volunteerism with language study, providing a great opportunity for volunteers to enhance their Spanish language fluency.
Volunteer programs in Quito typically run throughout the year with flexible start and end dates for participants to mold their own ideal schedule. The city itself is located right on the equator (“Ecuador”), meaning that there is very little seasonal variation and anytime is great to volunteer.
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Maren Kateraas
Fundación Bolívar Education
A desire to learn Spanish and be able to see a part of the world and experience a culture and life philosophy different from my own. My hope always wa...

Razain Alhassein
Fundación Bolívar Education
My ultimate goal is to go to a Physician's Assistant School, and I had the opportunity to live in Ecuador for 8 months because my mom is Ecuadorian.
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