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Here at Workaway you will find 300 hosts and organisations for volunteer work in Ecuador.
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Medicinal garden and conscious living in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador

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Come and enjoy the best sea view in the town of Montanita, Ecuador

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

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Immerse yourself in community life and reconnect with nature in the heart of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador

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Llama farming and botanical garden in Cayambe, Ecuador

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Immerse yourself in an incredible cultural experience teaching English in Cañar, Ecuador

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

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Learn about natural medicine, agriculture and cooking in Pimampiro, 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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Have a positive impact at our English centre in Latacunga, 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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Help us and our dogs in a house on the beach in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador

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There are 3160 reviews for 229 Hosts and organizations in Ecuador.
229 Hosts in Ecuador were rated at least 4.9/5!

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

I originally planned to stay one month but ended up staying nearly three, I enjoyed my time in Cuenca that much. Tony was the perfect host, helping me...

by Daizha , 26 Mar 2026

Ich hatte eine richtig schöne Zeit bei Christian und seiner Familie. Alle waren total nett und herzlich und nicht einmal die Sprachbarriere konnte etw...

by Eva , 25 Mar 2026

The lovely lady was so kind and patient in explaining everything; the house is beautiful and very unique. The animals are easy to care for and very fr...

by Matias , 23 Mar 2026

Our Workaway experience in Latacunga was fantastic! Vero is an excellent host--she showed us around town, introduced us to some delicious Ecuadorian s...

by Chad & Stacey , 22 Mar 2026

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