Education and Recreation Program for Street Children

Located in Colonial Quito, this project benefits low income children who work in the streets, and children and adolescents whose parents can not give them sufficient care and attention in their homes. The project helps children by providing a safe place for them to do their homework, watch TV, play table soccer, and to have lunch.

Support the Educational Programs of Elementary Schools in Rural Areas of Ecuador

Volunteers are needed nationwide to teach English and Computers (if the school has computers available). Based on the volunteer’s skills and education, it is also possible to volunteer as teachers’ aid for subjects like Math, World History, Environment, Grammar, Science, etc. This project offers the opportunity for volunteers to assist students of Elementary Schools located in rural areas,

Taking Care Of Special Needs Children In Quito

Within this program, international volunteers will support a Special needs School located in the south of Quito. This school for mentally challenged children offers programs to prepare them for their future and how to become independent individuals. Volunteers interested in this school, will need to stay a minimum of eight (8) weeks, in order to follow up with the children’s progress.

Wildlife Rescue Program in The Amazon

This program is based in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Its main objective is to protect the wildlife of the region. The volunteers will support the work of a Rescue Center and will help providing the best care and living conditions to rescued animals who lived in captivation and semi captivation until their re-introduction to their original habitat.

Live With the Indigenous People of the Amazon and Support Their Development Projects

In the Amazon there are communities and ecological reserves which are protected by the natives where volunteers can help with reforestation, agriculture, environmental protection and community tasks. This program is dedicated to true nature lovers who want to experience an eco-adventure and who would be willing to adapt to the modest accommodation offered by these communities.

Volunteer with the Book Bus

Book Bus Volunteers are the backbone of our child literacy scheme, they inspire the children to engage with books through assisted reading, creative arts and plain old fun and games. If you enjoy working with children and can make the magic of a story leap off the page of a book then read on to see how the Book Bus can take you on the most rewarding journey of your life.  Each of our destinations offers its own unique attractions and whether you join us for 14 days or up to 4 months, your participation will transform a child's life, and your own for ever.