Volunteer as a Family! Share the Experience of a Lifetime!

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year round!

Description: Consider joining a Lead Adventures volunteer project as a family. Ecuador offers four amazing yet totally diverse regions: the Amazon, the Andes, the coast and the Galapagos Islands. We have somewhere exactly right for your family to gain experience as volunteers.
Combine volunteer work in Ecuador with adventure travel and tours. Your time and skills are needed to help street children, teach in local schools, work at an animal rescue center, help out at the Galapagos Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, coach sports and more. You can combine one week at one project and the next week in another one so you can truly experience all that Ecuador has to offer. In your time off, there are a host of wonderful local experiences to enjoy.

We customize itineraries to each familys individual need. As local specialists we provide special accommodation arrangements if desired to give families the comfort it requires. Children under 10 years old receive special discounts on the trip cost. Please get in touch with us for a quote.

Highlights:
- Amazon: Conservation work, animal rescue centers, white water rafting, jungle treks and more.
- Andes: Conservation work, animal rescue center, canopy tours, mountain climbing, treks, and more.
- Coast: Conservation work, animal rescue center, scuba diving, snorkeling, amazing beaches and more.
- Galapagos: Conservation work, Galapagos Giant Tortoise Program, the best diving in the world, island hopping, snorkeling and more.

Qualifications: The desire to share a meaningful relationship-building experience with your loved ones whilst making a real difference in the world!

Cost in US$: Tailored to each family.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 12+

This Program is open to 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

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

LEAD Adventures Ecuador's Mission Statement: Since its creation in 2004 LEAD Adventures has been extremely successful launching programs in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships abroad. Up to date we have efficiently managed over 2,000 inbound participants individually and in-group programs. Our programs are targeted to young minded people from all over the world that want to experience the great destinations Ecuador and South America have to offer. Our programs are targeted to young minded people from all over the world that want to experience the great destinations Ecuador and South America have to offer. Why choose our programs? In country support: As a South American based company we have the local contacts and resources to offer superb and efficient services to our participants. Our bilingual, experienced, and young minded in country staff are here to help you get the most of your time here. Security and Experience: We have the local knowledge and contacts to offer the safest and fastest security and emergency procedures. Additionally we are in close contact with the local Foreign Commonwealth Office UK , US Embassies and the like. Several US, European, and other companies choose us a destination management company for their programs. Value: Our administrative costs are much lower than agencies in Europe or US for example. So we can offer low and more reasonable prices for our programs compared to some agencies abroad. Additionally we are the operators of these programs so we can guarantee cost efficiency. True local Impact: As a South American (Ecuadorian based) company we have the local knowledge and capacity to choose the best managed projects and ensure a degree of sustainability to them. We support them and provide valuable resources that help continue their work.

Year Founded: 2004