Volunteer, Cultural Immersion & Internships with Travel Alive
Ecuador
- Quito:
Quito
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Cuenca,
Ibarra,
Esmeraldas,
Tena
Term: Throughout the year
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year Round
Description:
Volunteer in social services, environmental protection, recreation, trade education, animal rescue and human rights. Or let us set up an internship in almost any area of interest.
Highlights:
Exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and language of Ecuador, while living with a local family and giving back through volunteering - with support from Travel Alive.
Qualifications:
Volunteers should have a strong desire to live, work, give back, and receive. Volunteers live in communities with local families, volunteer, and integrate into the community.
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Intern Types :
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- Agricultural Sciences
- Business Admin, Management
- Development
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering (Civil)
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- Engineering (Mechanical)
- Engineering(Electrical)
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Human Rights
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- Medicine
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Women's Studies
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Cost in US$: 1,450
Cost Include Description:
Home-stay and volunteer placement, language (optional), international health insurance, medical evacuation insurance, pre-program support and materials, in-country support.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- agriculture
- animal welfare
- athletics
- building maintenance
- building schools
- community health
- community organizing
- conservation
- economic development
- education
- English teaching
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- environment
- gender issues
- health
- health care
- health education
- homelessness
- hospital
- human rights
- indigenous issues
- medicine
- natural resources
- organic farming
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- orphans
- recreation
- renovation
- repairs
- social services, social work
- sports
- street kids
- teaching
- tourism
- veterinary
- volunteering
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Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are all ages from teens to seniors. Individuals, couples, small and large groups.
Age Range: 18 years and older
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Scholarships are Available. Please inquire
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Travel Alive's Mission Statement: To provide meaningful travel experiences for international volunteers and language students in exchange programs that greatly benefit both the volunteers and the people they meet.
Year Founded: 2005
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