Affordable Volunteer Programs + Free Spanish in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Cuenca,  Ibarra,  Tena,  Ambato,  Latacunga,  Otavalo,  Tungurahua,  Mindo,  Montanita,  San Cristobal,  Puerto Lopez,  Calderon,  Salango,  Tabacundo,  Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: All year - round

Description: ELEP Volunteer Program is an Ecuadorian voluntary service managed by local people and works with community based organizations throughout Ecuador to offer volunteer opportunities that benefit the locals. Our institution is a leading organizer of volunteer work placements in a wide range of community service projects throughout Ecuador, so if you are taking time out from study or from a busy job, we can help you to make meaningful contribution to Ecuadorian society by volunteering. With us you'll have a unique experience that is fulfilling and very worthwhile.

Who can participate? Everyone (college, undergraduate or recent graduate students, gap year, career break, professionals, retired, etc.) anxious in collaborating and gain a unique cultural learning experience is welcome to volunteer.

Our amazing volunteer program in Ecuador gives volunteers the opportunity to work with both: humanitarian and ecological voluntary service projects. In compensation their collaboration, ELEP gives them Spanish lessons for free in order to gain new language skills or improve it. Besides, while volunteering on their voluntary service project in Ecuador, volunteers will live with a local family in the lovely environment, feeling like at home and learning about the Ecuadorian and Latin culture.

Humanitarian projects include: teaching English, education, healthcare medical and nursing, HIV/AIDS, human rights, micro-enterprise, micro-credits, childcare (orphanage, day care and street kids), construction work, veterinary medicine, etc.

Ecological projects include: general conservation, organic farm and animal care.

Whether you want to travel with a purpose and make a real difference in the lives of underprivileged people, ELEP Volunteer Program and local Ecuadorian communities are waiting for you.

Do not forget, ELEP Volunteer Program match your skills and interests with our host community's goals.

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.

Cost in US$: Cheap and Affordable

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