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Here at Workaway you will find 306 hosts and organisations for volunteer work in Ecuador.
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Join the best spot for travellers from all around the world in Montanita, Ecuador

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Enjoy the pleasures of life at the beach in Montanita, Ecuador

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Opportunity to help at a dog and cat shelter in a rural community near Puyo in the Ecuadorian Amazon

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Learn to live in coexistence with animals and plants on our farm in Sangolqui, Ecuador

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Surf, chill and help out at our beachfront hostel in Las Tunas, Ecuador

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Enjoy the quiet pleasures of a cacao farm outside Puyo, Ecuador

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English and cultural exchange in our school in Manta, Ecuador

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Be inspired to create beauty and order with us in the Intag valley of Ecuador

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Last minute volunteer opportunities

Here you will find 8 last minute opportunities for volunteering in Ecuador from Hosts that have indicated that they require help immediately.

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Join the best spot for travellers from all around the world in Montanita, Ecuador

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Social project in the beautiful Canoa Beach, Ecuador

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Explore stunning beaches and local culture in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador

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Enjoy the pleasures of life at the beach in Montanita, Ecuador

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There are 3022 reviews for 236 Hosts and organizations in Ecuador.
236 Hosts in Ecuador were rated at least 4.9/5!

J'ai vécu de très beaux moments. Ce fut un séjour très enrichissant. Les hôtes sont fantastiques. L'endroit est paradisiaque. Ricardo traite ses invit...

by Samuel , 11 Dec 2025

AMAZING Workaway hosts in Cuenca, spent the month of December there, and would’ve stayed longer, but I had onward travel plans.

The site is walking d...

by Stephen , 10 Dec 2025

My time in Las Tunas with Sol on her Finca was a clear 10/10. She makes it very easy to feel comfortable, more so to feel at home. She has an open ear...

by Maximilian , 9 Dec 2025

We had a lovely 3 weeks with Anna and Steve unwinding by the coast after a few months on the road.

The work was straightforward and varied, the hours...

by Patrick & Alice , 9 Dec 2025

Une très belle expérience chez Odile, et une très belle rencontre.

les lieux sont tout simplement magnifique !

très confortable pour les volontair...

by DanielPriscilia , 9 Dec 2025

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