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Here at Workaway you will find 301 hosts and organisations for volunteer work in Ecuador.
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Explore stunning beaches and local culture in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador

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Experience farm life and enjoy nature in Tulipe, Ecuador

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Ecuador

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

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Llama farming and botanical garden in Cayambe, Ecuador

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English and cultural exchange in our school in Manta, Ecuador

Ecuador

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Proactive and creative people welcome to make this place the more interesting in Manta, Ecuador

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Help out in the local hostel combined with community help in Puerto Engabao, Ecuador

Ecuador

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Teach English, German or French at a language school in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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Last minute volunteer opportunities

Here you will find 11 last minute opportunities for volunteering in Ecuador from Hosts that have indicated that they require help immediately.

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Have a positive impact at our English centre in Latacunga, Ecuador

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Ecuador

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Sustainable finca, surrounded by animals and beautiful land by the beach In Las Tunas, Ecuador

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Ecuador

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Explore stunning beaches and local culture in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador

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Ecuador

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

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There are 3174 reviews for 229 Hosts and organizations in Ecuador.
229 Hosts in Ecuador were rated at least 4.9/5!

I had a great experience at this English school, me and my daughter felt welcomed since the first day, Jonathan is super attentive, always ready to he...

by Adela , 30 Mar 2026

Sol has been very nice to us, she is very carefull about her volunteers. I'have enjoyed taking care of Alarik (the horse) who can be a bit scared some...

by Julie , 30 Mar 2026

Verónica is a lovely host, she's so sweet! I felt so welcome from the first moment. She gave me a lot of recommendations for things to do/eat around t...

by Jente , 29 Mar 2026

I'm super grateful for the two months I spent in Ambato, living and working with Karen. From the very first day she really made me feel at home and in...

by Lorenzo , 29 Mar 2026

Through my second Workaway experience and one-month stay, I learned so much about the Afro-Ecuadorian community, their history, their struggles, and t...

by Daizha , 26 Mar 2026

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