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  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Guayaquil

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Ecuador's vibrant culture, dense rainforests, breathtaking Andean landscapes, and picturesque beaches make it the premier destination in South America. Despite the universal appeal of the country, most citizens live below the poverty level. While significant improvements have been made in recent years to improve living conditions, social services, education, and environmental protection efforts there is still a great deal to be done.

Volunteer with World Endeavors near the beautiful southern Pacific coast of Ecuador. Through any one of several volunteer projects, participants have the opportunity to make a direct positive impact on the people of Ecuador. Projects include teaching children, orphanage assistance, street children assistance, special education, deaf education, social welfare, environmental conservation, and wildlife conservation.

Highlights: In addition to an incredible volunteer project, all programs of one month or longer also include Spanish language training during the first two weeks.

In their free-time, volunteers can spend time in downtown Guayaquil, visit the waterfront area, visit the many museums of Guayaquil, check their e-mail at the Internet Cafe, visit the natural spa springs of Ecuador and the volcanoes, or explore nearby towns along the Pacific coast.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: Volunteers must have:
* English language fluency
* A desire to help the people of Ecuador
* Flexibility
* Self-motivation
* Openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn. Spanish language skills are helpful but not required.

Language: English

Cost in US$: Please visit our website.

Cost Includes: Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement, World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions, airport pick-up and drop-off, all in-country travel and coordination, Ecuadorian accommodations (homestay or volunteer housing), support from local World Endeavors representatives, volunteer placement.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: academic reinforcement, adult education, animal welfare, anthropology, archaeology, arts, childcare/children, community development, community health, community organizing, computer training, conservation, eco-tourism, economic development, education, elderly, English teaching, environment, festivals, geology, health care, historic preservation, nutrition, orphans, parks, planting, popular education, primary education, professional services, public education, reforestation, renovation, repairs, restoration, sanitation, social services, social work, street kids, teaching, trail building, tree planting, women, youth and youth development

Age Range: 18+ Younger volunteers accepted by application

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.