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Quick Look
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Location:
Guayaquil and rural Ecuador - Ecuador
Overview
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, social welfare, environmental conservation, and wildlife conservation.
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.
Participants will enjoy the natural beauty of Ecuador through several exciting excursions, which are included in the volunteer program. Specific excursions vary. Some examples are a Boat Tour of the Guayas River, Visit to nature and wildlife reserves, Guayaquil City Tour, and visits to the beach. Volunteers can also choose to participate in optional excursions such as whale-watching from the Isla de La Plata, a trip to the Amazon Rainforest, a trip to the Galapagos Islands, and a trip to Quito, the capitol city.
Eligibility
Volunteers must have: English language fluency, a desire to help the people of Ecuador, flexibility, self-motivation, an openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn. Spanish language skills are helpful but not required
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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.
Program Costs
2 weeks: $810
1 month: $1,110
2 months: $1,450
3 months: $1,770
Costs
Include: Excursions, Housing, In-country orientation/Training, In-country staff support, International travel, Language instruction, Pre-departure orientation/Training, Registration fees, Written materials abroad and Written materials pre-departure
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, several excursions, Volunteer placement.
Dates
Volunteers can start the 1st, 8th, 15th, or 22nd in the month of their choice. Volunteers should plan to apply no later than 90 days prior to their placement start date.
Contact
World Endeavors
2518 29th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
USA
Tel:
612-729-3400
Fax:
612-729-3401
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