Ecuador Volunteer Quests

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Facts

• Name comes from location on the Equator
• Unemployment rate of 11.1%
• Smaller than Nevada

What makes a United Planet Short-term Quest unique?

United Planet’s Quest volunteer abroad programs are 100% cultural immersion experiences. UP Quest programs run year-round and are available to individuals and groups of all ages, skill levels and nationalities.  We have no doubt it will be life-changing and provide lasting memories. Read on for more detailed information about volunteer opportunities in Ecuador.

All Quests include:

• Flexible start dates and lengths of stay (1-12 weeks)
• Personalized attention from Coordinators
• Local home stays or on-site lodging options
• Exciting excursions, cultural activities and/or language lessons

Country Information

Experience both natural and cultural diversity in Ecuador. Considered a microcosm of South America, Ecuador boasts over 12 distinct bio-diverse zones and multiple ethnic groups. The Galápagos is not all Ecuador has to offer. Ecuador’s Incan heritage is reflected in the many historic buildings in the south of Quito and the mysterious Ingapirca ruins. You can make weekend trips to the jungle, relax in cabins in the cloud forest and hike around crater lakes, all while staying in Quito. Our program includes visits to nearby hot springs and indigenous markets (depending on your length of stay). You won’t even have to exchange money—Ecuador adopted the dollar in 2000 to stem inflation. However, the population still suffers from high prices and low wages and roughly two thirds of Ecuadoreans live below the poverty line. As a volunteer in Ecuador can either support kids from low-income families in South Quito or protect Ecuador’s wildlife by identifying flora and fauna in the cloud forest (Nanegal).

Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador: 1 - 12 weeks

United Planet currently offers volunteering opportunities in different locations in partnership with local organizations in Ecuador.

What's Included and Program Details

Ecuador Prices and Details

Sample Ecuador Itinerary

Highlights

•    8 hours of semi-private Spanish instruction (Quito only)
•    Cooking classes (Quito only)
•    Excursion to Otavalo, Ecuador’s most famous indigenous market
•    A trip to Baños, the popular hot springs town and top spot for Ecuador’s adrenaline seekers