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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
Dates: Open, year round.

Description: World Endeavors' Community Development Volunteer Program in Ecuador offers its participants a truly unique way to experience Ecuador. By living and working side-by-side with local residents volunteers have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while experiencing a total cultural immersion. Volunteers will assist local communities, in both rural and urban Ecuador, with projects that focus on community development. Projects could include building construction, park and trail construction, or community education, all of which support sustainable eco-tourism for local communities. One project in particular focuses on improving the living conditions for children of impoverished families.

Highlights: Upon arrival in Ecuador, volunteers receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the city and the surrounding area, the Ecuadorian culture, and the volunteer program. All volunteer placements of one month or longer include 2 weeks of Spanish language classes. Class sizes are typically very small giving students a personalized learning experience.

Participants stay with local Ecuadorian families in shared and single room accommodations or in volunteer housing. Accommodations are safe, clean, modest, and comfortable and within easy reach of public transportation.

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

Language: English

Cost in US$: Please visit the World Endeavors 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 - In-country travel advice and coordination - Home stay accommodations (breakfast included) - Support from local World Endeavors representatives - Volunteer placement 24X7 Emergency phone support - Free cell phone rental and free incoming calls

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: adult education, building maintenance, childcare/children, community centers, community health, computer training, conservation, education, English teaching, environment, gardening, grassroots organization, health, health care, health education, homelessness, housing, labor issues, minority groups, organizational development, painting, parks, planting, primary education, public education, recreation, social services, social work, street kids, teaching, translation, tutor, volunteering, youth and youth development

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteers to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: Ages 18 and above.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. .

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

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.