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Volunteer HQ - Ecuador

Students and recent graduates from all degree programmes are eligible to participate in the following volunteer projects in Ecuador

  • Childcare
  • Community Development
  • Music Education
  • NGO Support
  • Physical Education
  • School Support / School Break
  • Shelter Support
  • Street Children Work
  • Teaching English

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When: 

Flexible start dates from September 24-August 25 for 28 days


Programme dates: 

Flexible start dates, but projects must be completed by 31st August


Spaces available for this project: 

There are 15 spaces available for this project. 


Funding available: 

There are three grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria:

Living cost grant: £588

Travel grant: up to £905

Additional costs: up to £80 this supports payment towards buying/renewing a passport, travel insurance and vaccinations 

For those who do not meet any of the criteria there is a grant of £476 available.



Programme cost: 

The programme cost is a $1,074 including a $249 registration fee.


What does the programme cost include? 

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast every day
  • Airport pick-up
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Access to IVHQ's preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Certificate of International Volunteer Service


What personal costs should be considered?* 

  • Vaccinations
  • Flights 
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Criminal background check


*Please note this list is not exhaustive, you must research potential costs yourself


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