Community Volunteer
Opportunities in Ecuador
ELEP Volunteers offer a diverse number of
community volunteer projects throughout Ecuador you can be involved.
ELEP is committed towards making a difference in local communities
at a grass roots level. A community project will enable you
to fully immerse yourself within the community, and by the
end you will feel like one of the locals. ELEP Volunteers
work with several well-established governmental and non governmental
organizations in Ecuador devoted to giving small rural or
urban communities the tools they need to pull themselves from
poverty. Living and volunteering in Ecuador, you could help
enrich the lives of Ecuadorian needy people and make a real
difference in this part of the world by sharing your skills,
your worth and your time.
The main objective of this Ecuadorian community
development project is to improve the living conditions for
the citizens of these communities. Volunteers will be on the
forefront of positive changes to communities that due to various
reasons do not have the resources readily available to make
living in them comfortable. These types of projects have the
potential to create bonds, impressions and friendships that
can last a lifetime.
One of our main goals is to promote community
awareness and aid Ecuador in its move forward toward development.
In order to help Ecuador we work with individuals and teams
of volunteers on community projects. Volunteers will assist
local organizations and communities members, in both rural
and urban projects that focus on community development. Our
community development projects includes: children welfare,
teaching/education, general conservation, animal welfare,
sustainable agriculture, infrastructure and construction,
HIV/AIDS, human rights, micro-enterprise, micro-credits, community
and ecological tourism, medical-healthcare and nursing, veterinary
medicine, etc.
If you are looking for a unique rewarding
and affordable volunteer project and placement and have an
interest in community aid volunteer projects, then you are
invited to live and work side-by-side with local people on
life-affirming international service projects and share the
goals of a community that warmly welcomes you. Our aim is
to provide challenging, meaningful, suitable and quality voluntary
work programs to volunteers from all over the world. Our programs
are custom-designed for all ages and backgrounds.
Experience the incredible beauty and culture of Ecuador while
assisting local organizations, communities and underprivileged
people and gaining a deep understanding about the voluntary
work service abroad and personal fulfillment.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Responsibilities vary depending on the field,
volunteer project and placement.
Skills/Qualifications
No special skills/qualifications are required
to participate in our community volunteer project, only a
willingness to share your time and work with humanitarian
organizations and community members. Nevertheless, we would
like to recommend traveling with an open mindedness, flexibility,
a basic knowledge of Spanish and dynamism.
Project Location
Our project is located in Quito, Ambato,
Latacunga, Otavalo, Ibarra, Puerto Lopez, Cuenca and Galapagos.
Accommodation and Meals
During the stay in the program, volunteers
will live with a carefully screened host family which will
provide with a single, clean, modest, comfortable and safe
room as well as local meals three times a day. No lunch on
Sundays.
Dates, Duration and Application Deadline
The project runs all year-round for 2-12
weeks in length and start every Monday so volunteer should
arrive 1 or 2 days early. Volunteers choose their own start
dates. Applications are accepted up to 2 weeks prior to departure
or start date.
Pick-up/Meeting
Volunteer will be met outside the airport
terminal by an ELEP representative holding a placard with
your name on it. Please provide us your flight information
up to 2 weeks prior departing from your home-country so that
a punctual pick-up/meeting can be arranged.
Price
Application Fee: $ 100
Volunteer Program Cost: 420 for 2 weeks. Every extra week
is $ 105 ranging up to $ 1500 for 12 weeks.
Special Offers
Application fee: $ 100
$ 650. 1 weeks of Spanish lessons + accommodation/meal
+ 3 volunteer project
$ 1050. 2 weeks of Spanish lessons + accommodation/meal +
6 volunteer project
$ 1600. 4 weeks of Spanish lessons + accommodation/meal +
8 volunteer project
Only in the mainland
What's Included
- Meeting you at Quito Airport
- Transfer to your accommodation
- Full pre-departure support
- Local in-country support
- Orientation
- Accommodation
- Food
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