Affordable and Low Cost Volunteer Projects and Placements in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All year - round

Description: ELEP Volunteers is an Ecuadorian-based volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the most affordable and exciting volunteer programs abroad in Ecuador for the betterment of local communities in need. Our organization was born out of a desire to offer affordable intercultural experiences and volunteer abroad projects to people who want to change the way they're living and see the world in a new way.

We aim to support the work of local urban and rural communities through the placement of international volunteers and offer a wide variety of volunteer programs in Ecuador. ELEP provides unique opportunities for safe and memorable volunteering and travel experiences in all over the Ecuador. Living and volunteering in Ecuador, you could help enrich the lives of Ecuadorian needy people by sharing your skills, your worth and your time. Our projects are designed specifically to supply the needs of the Ecuadorian communities in which we work, whilst giving our volunteers the very best experience of volunteering abroad.

If you're looking for a unique travel experience abroad and whether you fancy volunteering, look no further. We have international volunteer opportunities for students, travelers, retires, professional, etc. The main purpose of our volunteer program in Ecuador is to foster the cross-cultural appreciation and humanitarian and ecological collaboration. Our programs are the perfect way to live like a true member of the community and to fully integrate into a new culture and language.

ELEP offer over 50 affordable voluntary service placements in a wide range of volunteer projects possibilities and you help us find the right one for you! Just tell us what area you wish to work within and we will find the best placement available for you at that time. Projects include working in Child Care (orphanage, street kids, children worker and centres for infant care), HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, Education and Teaching English, Healthcare/Nursing, Micro-enterprise, Micro-credits, Infrastructure and Construction Work, General Conservation, Agriculture Sustainable, Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine, among others.

Our Volunteer Work Programs in Ecuador - Latin America are an exceptional opportunity for anyone wanting to improve their Spanish skills. The experience to travel and volunteer abroad will be an enriching basis for the rest of your life.

Take time to find a volunteer project that suits you. With ELEP you will have a unique experience that is fulfilling and very worthwhile and funny. Our programs are open for individuals and groups from all over the world.

Help us to help. Share and learn. Your voluntary experience around the world would never be complete if you don't visit Ecuador.

The experience of a lifetime awaits you and ELEP can make it happen...come for it!

Highlights:
* Very affordable and low cost program fees
* Wide Variety of Projects and Placements
* Quality Programs
* Flexible Placements
* 24/7 Support
* Free Spanish Lessons
* Short and long term volunteer programs (2 weeks to 6 months)
* Maximum Cultural Exposure

Qualifications:
You do not need any formal qualification to participate in our volunteer projects, only a willingness to share your time and work with Ecuadorian communities. Nevertheless, we would like to recommend traveling with an open mindedness, flexibility, a basic knowledge of Spanish (not mandatory), dynamism, enthusiastic and committed and passionate about making a difference.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

ELEP - Experiential Learning Ecuadorian Programs's Mission Statement: Our mission is to promote international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between Ecuador (Latin-American) and the rest of the world, to help people to gain hands-on practical experience, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, accomplishing these goals through our Volunteer, Internship and Spanish Study Programs. Therefore, ELEP's commitment is to contribute to intercultural and learning experience opportunities and development of the people, companies, organizations and communities through our programs

Year Founded: 1999