The smallest country in the jagged Andean Highlands, Ecuador is among South America 's most amazing volunteer travel destinations. With its array of amazingly indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, striking volcanic landscapes and dense rainforests, Ecuador offers a perfect destination for students, explorers, and volunteers. The far-flung islands of Ecuador are lauded as one of the world's greatest natural history treasures – their unique diversity of plant and animal life providing a living textbook for ecologists and nature lovers alike.

Ecuador's volunteer projects are located in both rural and urban areas throughout this amazing country. Projects are located in the cultural city of Quito as well as Puerto Lopez, Santa Elena and the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Region and many other places throughout Ecuador.

Our volunteer projects in Ecuador offer unique opportunities to explore this great, unique land while lending a helping-hand to its citizens. Volunteer projects include: working in an orphanage, working with street and/or disadvantaged children, teaching English, HIV/AIDS, human rights, healthcare, conservation, animal care, veterinary medicine, as well as infrastructure/construction work.

Ongoing Programs (Galapagos, Quito, Puerto Lopez, Mindo, Galapagos Islands)