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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Application deadline:
Monday 12th January at midday.
Programme dates:
Flexible start dates, but projects must be completed by 31st August
Spaces available for this project:
For the 4 week programme:
There are 3 grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria. There are 2 smaller grants available for students who do not meet any criteria.
For the 2 week programme:
There are 2 grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria. There is 1 smaller grants available for students who do not meet any criteria.
Students who are not accepted for funding can still participate in the programme and be covered by the university's insurance
Funding available:
For 4 week programmes, 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.
For 2 week programmes, there are three grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria:
Living cost grant: £294
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 £238 available.
Programme fee:
The programme cost is from £411 for a 2 week programme or £653 for a 4 week programme, both with an additional registration fee of $329.
What does the programme fee 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 additional 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
