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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Application deadline:

Rolling deadline depending on intended start date

 

Programme dates: 

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

Funding 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 £40 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.

 

Students who are not accepted for funding can still participate in the programme and be covered by the university's insurance.

 

Programme fee: 

The programme cost is from £411 for a 2 week programme 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