We are an Ecuadorian organization.....

.....based in Quito. Since we started to work with volunteers and cultural exchange our aim has been to offer a chance to see and live close to the Ecuadorian culture while learning Spanish and helping out in a project at the same time. Today we also help a number of interns to do their practice for their university studies in a wide range of fields and all year around we also arrange for groups that work in a project while discovering the diverse culture here.

The most important things.....

..... things to bring when you come to Ecuador is your smile, an opened mind and opened heart to a culture that is different to yours. An interest in the project is of course important and Spanish will help you along to be able to enjoy your time here but if you just have basic or no Spanish we can help you to get a good start in our Spanish school.

What we offer.....

.....is an opportunity to live with an Ecuadorian family while helping street children, learning law in a human rights project, practice in a hospital or working with animals and nature.
The idea is that you should get something out of your experience in Ecuador whatever you do, ether it is an internship, a high school exchange, a group trip or volunteer work. We want you to learned Spanish, learn and get experience for your studies, see and enjoy the life in Ecuador as well as doing something useful.

The limits........

........are few and the possibilities are many. Ecuador is a country that has it all and people love to share their culture and life with you as long as you open up to them and share yourself.
Many participants come to Ecuador without or with limited Spanish but they have a great chance to learn in our Spanish school PUKA INTI located in the central part of Quito at the same time as they practice by helping at an orphanage or street children center.
Upon request we can help arrange Spanish classes in other parts of Ecuador like the Galapagos Islands, Mindo, Otavalo or Cuenca to help our participants to the best start possible.

Projects That Always Ask For Volunteers.....

.....are schools and children centers that want help with English reinforcement. In Ecuador maybe 10% of the English teachers can actually have a conservation in English and volunteers gives the students a chance practice to listen and understand more even though the progress often is slow.