Ecuador – Children and Education Projects

Daycare Quest

This Quest takes place at a busy daycare center in Quito that serves children from low-income neighborhoods. The center strives to better educate the children from a young age. The center runs a morning daycare program for young children, and in the afternoon, older school children come to the center until their parents return from work. Possible tasks for volunteers include helping teachers care for the younger children during the morning session and teaching the older children English in the afternoon. In addition to these tasks, volunteers will also organize recreational activities for the children.

Available Dates: Quests start every Sunday, year-round (Project closed from Dec 22, 2017 – Jan. 3, 2018)
Minimum Stay: 1 week
Requirements: At least 18 years old, basic Spanish

English Teaching Quest

Volunteers will provide education and social support to disadvantaged children at a school in Quito. Volunteers tasks include practicing pronunciation with students and developing the students’ listening and conversational skills. Volunteers may also assist the teachers with their work, help with the day-to-day tasks of the school, and organize group activities. The school is very open to new projects and ideas from volunteers.

Available Dates: Quests start every Sunday, September – June
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Requirements: At least 18 years old, basic Spanish

• Lodging at a local homestay or onsite volunteer house (environmental projects)
• Two home-cooked meals per day
• 6 hours of private Spanish lessons
• Cultural activities and excursions
• Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
• In-country airport transportation
• Emergency medical and travel insurance
• 24/7 in-country support and supervision
• A United Planet t-shirt

United Planet provides emergency travel and medical insurance for all volunteers. All Ecuador staff members participate in extensive health and safety training, and are available at all times by 24-hour phone line. Upon enrollment, you will receive a full emergency contact list. In addition, we register all of our volunteers with US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We recommend booking a doctor’s appointment or visiting a travel health clinic a few months out to update your vaccinations.  Read more about health and safety.

Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Ecuador. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Ecuador and will ensure that you arrive safely at your host house. Public transportation to and from your project is cheap and easy with either of Quito’s two trolley lines or by bus. Daily commuting costs are covered by volunteers.