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Volunteer programs in Ecuador

49 opportunities found

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Teach English at the community school

25h/week Music Arts Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Surf, help & chill at our Beachfront Hostel in Las Tunas, Ecuador

24h/week Animal Care Cleaning Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Construction of the house & reforestation

25h/week Farming Arts Gardening
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
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Other Latacunga, Ecuador

Comparte tu corazón enseñando y apoyando a niños ❤️✏️

15h/week Gardening Child Care Arts Teaching Languages
From 2 to 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Teaching English by singing with children

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Tent
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Galera, Ecuador

¡Únete a nuestro equipo como Coordinador/a de Voluntarios!

32h/week Animal Care Gardening Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Cotundo, Ecuador

Talleres de marketing digital

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Puyo, Ecuador

AyÚdanos a conservar 24 hectÁreas de selva en el amazonas

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Cleaning Cooking
At least 5 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Ecological Reserve Sucumbios, Ecuador

Ayúdanos en nuestro Mirador en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana 🦜

30h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 2 to 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • New

Private School Loja, Ecuador

Help my students while you enjoy the city of Loja!

20h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Quito, Ecuador

Help us learn English and about your culture in a fun way

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge Otavalo, Ecuador

Help with our eco-hostel with a native family next to volcano

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Arts
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Puerto Quito, Ecuador

The Learning Spark

32h/week Gardening Cooking Cleaning Arts
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Homestay Cuenca, Ecuador

Ayúdame con el cuidado de mis niños ¡niñera! CUENCA / ECUADOR

30h/week Teaching Languages Child Care Arts Social Work
From 1 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Non-Profit School Pelileo Canton, Ecuador

Teach English in an indigenous village of Salasaka, Ecuador

28h/week Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Otavalo, Ecuador

Voluntariado guardería/centro jóvenes con capacidades especiales

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm

What is it like to volunteer at the Galapagos islands?

The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's a province of Ecuador, around 1000 km off its coast. The territory shelters a diversity of plants and animals, many found nowhere else, like the largest living tortoise species in the world!

As a volunteer in Galápagos you can help protect fascinating animal species and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about national park conservation and ecotourism while you save money on accommodation.

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How can volunteers help preserve the rainforests of Ecuador?

Rainforests cover only 6 %of the Earth's surface but they contain more than half of the world's plant and animal species! Although they are fundamental for humanity, the exploitation of rainforests has grown year by year. Volunteers can help preserve what we have left! In Ecuador, the most famous protected area is the Yasuni National Park. Another good place to learn about the rainforest is Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Surrounded by Andes mountains, Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest can be reached from Quito but also from Puerto Francisco de Orellana, a gateway city to the untouched forests.

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How to use Worldpackers to volunteer for free in Ecuador?

We can help you volunteer in exchange for free accommodation in Ecuador. There are some fantastic hostels, lodges, and places to work as a volunteer in Quito, Cuenca and other cities. Explore the amazing wildlife, see beautiful sceneries, and learn from local rainforest communities. Check our hostlist and see the places that need your skills in exchange for a place to sleep! Remember to be honest about the skills you master and the ones you wanna learn! Start your profile at Worldpackers and become a member to schedule a trip! 

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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