Yana Cocha Animal Center – Monkey Rescue

Yana Cocha Animal Center · Puyo, Ecuador

Wildlife rescue facility for monkeys, anteaters, pigs, turtles, parrots, and jaguars affected by jungle destruction and poaching near Baños. Daily tasks: preparing food, bottle-feeding infants, farm maintenance. $20/day includes accommodation and all meals.

Hearts of Gold Foundation

Hearts of Gold Foundation · Cuenca, Ecuador

Provides socio-educational assistance to at-risk children in Cuenca: food distribution, clothing, legal services, medical care, workshops, and psychological support. Volunteers contribute English instruction, sports, arts, and food distribution. Very flexible and open to new volunteer ideas. 10 min walk from old city.

Sacha Yacu Wild Animal Rescue Centre

Sacha Yacu · Puyo-Arajuno Road, Ecuador

Jungle rescue centre in Ecuador's Amazon where volunteers care for monkeys, turtles, parrots, wild cats, and crocodiles. Activities also include construction, fishing, insect collection for animal food, jungle excursions. Vegetarian meals. Run by a local family. $120/week or $20/day.

Merazonia Wildlife Center

Merazonia Wildlife Center · Mera, Pastaza, Ecuador

Wildlife sanctuary near Tena rescuing and releasing primates, pumas, sloths, exotic birds, and other species. Volunteers feed animals, clean enclosures, collect leaves in the jungle. 5.5 working days/week. Waterfalls nearby after shifts. Described as "one of the top 3 experiences of my life."

CCSP Ecuador – Farming & English Teaching

CCSP Ecuador · Imbabura, Ecuador

Live with a farming family in the Imbabura mountains and either teach English at the local school or assist with agricultural work. 6 hours/day with substantial free time. Authentic rural immersion. $10/day including accommodation and 3+ meals. Basic Spanish required.

Giant Tortoise Conservation – Galápagos Islands

IVHQ · Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Ecuador

Care for endangered Galápagos giant tortoises at a breeding centre on Isabela Island, the largest in the archipelago. Volunteers feed and monitor tortoises at different growth stages, raise conservation awareness with tourists, and assist rangers with habitat maintenance in the Galápagos National Park. Fee includes homestay accommodation with a local family, three meals a day, return ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island, Galápagos National Park transient visa, half-day orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring – Galápagos Islands

IVHQ · Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Ecuador

Monitor nesting green sea turtles and protect their eggs on the beaches of Isabela Island, Galápagos. Seasonal programme running January–May, volunteers conduct nightly beach patrols, record nest data, protect clutches from predators, and support hatchling releases back into the Pacific Ocean. Fee includes homestay accommodation with a local family, three meals a day, return ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island, Galápagos National Park transient visa, half-day orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Conservation Marketing & Social Media in the Galapagos Islands

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) · Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Ecuador

Help raise awareness for conservation efforts in the Galapagos through photography, videography, and social media content creation supporting local conservation initiatives.

Environmental Conservation in the Galapagos Islands

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) · Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Ecuador

Help protect the Galapagos unique and fragile ecosystems through conservation, sustainable tourism, and community development initiatives at the National Park Visitor Site.

Sustainable Agriculture & Native Plant Reforestation in the Galapagos Islands

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) · Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Ecuador

Support sustainable farming practices and ecological restoration initiatives in the Galapagos, helping with native plant reforestation and organic agriculture.

Giant Tortoise Conservation – Galápagos

GoEco · Puerto Villamil, Galapagos, Ecuador

Support conservation of giant tortoises in the Galápagos through feeding, enclosure maintenance, health monitoring, research data collection, and habitat restoration. Shared accommodation and three daily meals. Minimum 2 weeks.