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Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Ecuador

First Team of Volunteers to Serve New Community Partner in Ecuador Describe Experience as “Wonderfully Enjoyable and Fulfilling”

In August, Global Volunteers sent the first team of volunteers to serve our new community partner in Ecuador, Colegio Miguel Ángel Asturias, a K-12 school in Calderón. A team of four dedicated, multi-time alumni volunteers taught conversational English to students, staff, and teachers at Colegio Asturias, helping lay the foundation for what we hope will […]

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September 28, 2022/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Free Time Options Ecuador

Ecuador: Four Worlds, One Country – Explore Them Through Videos

Covering just under 100,000 square miles, Ecuador is about the size of the state of Colorado. Yet, it is home to four major geographical regions: the Andes, the Amazon, the Pacific Coast, and the Galapágos Islands. That is pretty incredible if you think about it — four vastly different regions and ecosystems within such a […]

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May 28, 2022/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Volunteer Voices Ecuador

Ecuador Volunteers’ Reviews Laud Service Programs

Time and again, volunteers report that the community-based service they provide on Global Volunteers’ programs is both impactful and meaningful. These online reviews on GoOverseas by volunteers who served in Ecuador reflect their appreciation for their volunteer experience. Read more on their site and leave your own review to inspire others to follow in your […]

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March 25, 2022/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Free Time Options Ecuador

Experiencing the Fascinating Uniqueness of Zero Latitude in Ecuador

Ecuador: the fascinating uniqueness of zero latitude and high elevation

The equator — the invisible line dividing the Earth in half north to south — has been studied by scientists for centuries. And the infamous line is made even more famous by the proud Ecuadorians who boast about it — and rightfully so — being one of the several geographical aspects that makes their country […]

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February 25, 2022/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Free Time Options Ecuador

Explore Quito Through These Fabulous Photos: You’ll Fall in Love

With its gorgeous mountainous landscapes, the city of Quito offers tons of beautiful places to explore. Its juxtaposition of colonial architecture and outdoor markets with modern buildings, classy dining, and exciting nightlife have something for everyone. Because a picture speaks a thousand words, we’ve put together this collection of photos of this beautiful Andean city […]

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January 28, 2022/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Free Time Options Ecuador

Aerial Lift in the Andes of Quito is One of World’s Highest

Quito's aerial lift

Quito, Global Volunteers’ host community in Ecuador since 1996, boasts one of the highest aerial lifts in the world. Here, Global Volunteers Ecuador Country Manager Maggie Bjorklund describes a trip up the TelefériQo, which is a favorite attraction of volunteers to enjoy during their free time while on a service program in Ecuador. Quito, the […]

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December 6, 2021/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Conversational English, News and Updates Ecuador

New Community Partner Invites Global Volunteers to Teach Conversational English to Youth in Ecuador

Since 1996, Global Volunteers has partnered with local organizations leading community development efforts in their communities in Ecuador. Now, we are pleased to accept an invitation from a school in Calderón in northern Quito to help teach conversational English to children and youth. Colegio Miguel Ángel Asturias is a school of some 300 students on […]

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November 8, 2021/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Free Time Options Ecuador

Ecuador Volunteers Explore Quito, the Highest Capital City in the World, While Serving in the Andes

After days filled with meaningful work with children who need extra care and attention, in the evenings and on weekends Global Volunteers in Ecuador have the chance to explore the highest capital city in the world – Quito, where Global Volunteers has partnered since 1996. For those who love culture, gastronomy, architecture, history, and nature, […]

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November 1, 2021/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Development Impact Ecuador

The Inspiring Women of FUNDAC, Caring for Children for Over Three Decades

The story of “the ladies of Calderón” is one of compassion and conviction, and the reason Global Volunteers works with them in partnership for children’s health and growth. The dedicated and dynamic women who first invited us to help them, and the resourceful mothers we serve today, demonstrate that investing in children is a foundational […]

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October 8, 2021/by Maggie Bjorklund
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News and Updates Ecuador

The History of our Partnership with FUNDAC in Ecuador

FUNDAC women

Global Volunteers’ story of service in Ecuador began when we partnered with an incredible group of women who refused to turn a blind eye to the needs of struggling families in their community. In 1996, Global Volunteers accepted a pivotal invitation from FUNDAC to support them in childcare, education, nutrition, and labor projects to help […]

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August 8, 2021/by Global Volunteers
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