Volunteering in Ecuador
Make a lasting impact on the community of Anconcito! Our community outreach centered programs in this site means you will work alongside local nutritionist and health promoters in different communities to address public health issues, social determinant of healths and non-communicable diseases awareness.
Your Schedule
The following is a sample itinerary of a one-week volunteer mission in Project Anconcito. This itinerary has been made to provide a clear, general impression of the way volunteer time is spent. To ensure that a volunteer's work has the greatest, most relevant impact on community, volunteer schedules are established prior to volunteers' arrival at the site.
Logistics
Housing
Volunteers are housed in FIMRC’s approved hotel varied based on availabilities. Generally the hotel is about 30 minutes drive to our project site in Anconcito, and about a 15-minute drive away from beaches, shopping center, and restaurants. You will share a room with up to three other volunteers. All rooms are clean and comfortable with western-style toilets, showers, and wifi.
Transportation
All transportation is arranged by FIMRC and will be provided by a reputable transportation company. Upon arrival at the Guayaquil airport, volunteers are met by FIMRC’s Transportation Coordinator, who greets all volunteers and provides transportation to the hotel. FIMRC will also provide transportation between the hotel and the communities during each volunteering day.
Meals
Three authentic meals per day are included. The meals tend to be traditional Ecuadorian food and often carb heavy include a mix of rice, beans or lentils, plantains, tomatoes and eggs, chicken, beef, or fish. Volunteers are welcome to dine elsewhere if they desire, but at their own expense. Volunteers will be able to indicate any special dietary needs upon enrolling.
Trip Cost
The cost of your program includes the program donation that supports our project sites as well as housing, food, travel insurance & transportation once in country. Transportation includes airport pick up/drop off and transportation to/from the project site during volunteer days. Please note that in order to minimize risk and exposure to COVID-19 for the communities we serve, the trip cost for a week of volunteering is from Sunday to Saturday. For flights arriving/departing outside of these days, airport transportation is not covered in the trip costs and are the responsibility of the volunteer. Trips for non-volunteer related activities as well as the associated costs are also not included in the trip cost and are the responsibility of the volunteer.
By arranging lodging, food, and transport for you, we enable you to safely experience the local culture and focus your energy on the work you will be doing in the community!
The following cost structure reflects individual participation in the Global Health Volunteer Program at Project Anconcito:
- Week-long price (Sunday to Saturday): $1599 for one week, including $250 deposit due within 2 weeks of enrolling to secure your spot.
- Discounts are available for groups, chapters, long-term (over 2 weeks) volunteers and for traveling during non-peak times. Feel free to ask!
For long-term volunteer experiences, contact missions@fimrc.org.
FAQ
How do I arrange my flights?
What travel document do I need?
Do I need travel insurance?
What are additional costs to consider?
"It was a great experience being able to participate in something different each day based on the week you attend. In addition, it was a great mix of clinical and education activates that were appropriate to the team that went down to the site since we came as a mix of different majors."
-Sarah P.
"I absolutely LOVED getting to know the entire FIMRC staff. Everyone was so warm and welcoming and it was clear that they were definitely making a difference... This trip was seriously one of the best experiences of my life and I do not think that would have been possible if I had not met the amazing FIMRC staff!"
-Amanda N.
Reviewed everything and ready to go?
Enroll NowStill unsure or have any questions before enrolling? Feel free to email [email protected] and our team will get back to you ASAP! We're happy to do informational sessions and calls upon request.
