Volunteer opportunities in Ecuador

The following services are included in our volunteer opportunities in Ecuador programme: 

• Spanish language course with 20 lessons per week, each lasting 50 minutes.
• Accommodation during the course: First two nights in a hostel without meals, then either with a host family (full board Mon.-Fri.) or for the 8-week programme possibly in a dormitory (meals not included).
• Placement in a volunteer project
• Accommodation during the volunteer work: Projects outside of Quito: accommodation with meals at the project location or with a host family. Social projects in Quito: accommodation in the dormitory without meals.
• Transportation from Quito airport
• Various activities at the school (free salsa lessons, etc.)
• Course materials
• Support, help, and advice from an appointed programme coordinator before departure.
• Assistance when taking out travel insurance
• Local English and Spanish-speaking contact partner
• Local 24-hour emergency number
• Certificate after return

Prices

• Age: 18 and above.
• Language: Spanish language skills help, but are not absolutely necessary for volunteer opportunities in Ecuador. You will brush up on your Spanish skills in the language course.
• Practical experience: Not mandatory, but it would certainly make your stay easier if you are working on a social project.
• Other: Since you are going to enter a completely unfamiliar cultural region, independence, flexibility, initiative, and adaptability are vital. You should also be aware that some of the ecological projects lie in very isolated locations.

• Travel to and from Ecuador (Quito)
• Some meals, during accommodation in hostel or dormitory
• Daily transfers to the project, if necessary
• Travel insurance
• Vaccinations
• Personal expenses for excursions, transportation, etc.