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United Planet hosts Match Getaways in Ecuador!

Enrollment deadline is EXTENDED to October 8, 2019. Sign up today!

Experience the sights and sounds of this microcosm of South America –Ecuador’s natural and cultural diversity and ancient Inca heritage appeal to many volunteers. During your Quest, you will visit the Yunguilla Community, located one hour north of Quito. This community has taken great strides in the path of sustainable development through social entrepreneurship, while maintaining both its cultural and natural heritage. Volunteers will assist almost fifty families on local projects such as the production of jams, cheeses, sustainable agriculture, reforestation, research and tourism.

In addition to meaningful volunteer work, volunteers will get to experience the exciting culture of Ecuador through sightseeing, cooking lessons, and a salsa class!

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PROJECT INFORMATION: Environmental Conservation Quest

Work to conserve Ecuador’s environment through efforts with a local sustainable community. During the day, you will work alongside local volunteers to preserve and promote biodiversity through activities like reforestation, environmental research and education, organic gardening, upkeep of trails and recreation areas, and more! After work, you will have the chance to enjoy fun social activities with the local community, such as cooking classes and salsa lessons!

Give back over the Thanksgiving holiday this year, and take a unique trip to one of the most diverse, beautiful areas of the world!

QUEST DATES: Saturday, November 23 – Saturday, November 30, 2019
QUEST FEE for the 8-day/7-night Group Quest: $1,745

Full Program

MEET PABLO PROANO
Pablo has been United Planet’s Ecuador Country Coordinator since 2005.
He has over a decade of experience working with international students and volunteers
through Spanish language schools and academic exchange programs.

Quest Fees and Details

United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive, and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the communities and work sites to ensure your experience will be important, relevant, and helpful to the community you serve.

Quest Fee: $1,745

Included in Your Quest Fee

Lodging with local host families
Hostel in Quito at beginning and end
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in community
Cultural activities and excursions
Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
Emergency medical and travel insurance
24/7 in-country support and supervision

About Our Quest Fee

We want you to succeed. That means having in place the support our volunteers need. We don’t just drop you in country and hope for the best. We provide training before you leave, language exposure, 24/7 in-country support, support for your host family, accommodations, meals, airport transportation, activities and excursions. The whole idea is to make the experience successful and productive for you and the host community, and we have found that these things are crucial. Remember that we are a non-profit, mission-driven organization – we wouldn’t spend money on something that wasn’t important.

Health and Safety

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.

Transportation and Flights

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 as well as private transportation to all activities and the volunteer placement.