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Volunteering in Ecuador

If you want to do something worthwhile with your gap year, why not take a trip to Ecuador? You can volunteer on various community projects, immerse yourself in the traditions of the local people and make a real difference to improving their quality of life. Just customise this patchwork to include everything you want to do, then ask friends and family to fund, make and do things to help make your trip possible.

  • Recommend a good book

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    To read in a hammock.
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  • Beach clean up duty

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    This gift will help me pay for a day spent cleaning up the beach and protecting the turtles.
    10.00
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  • Building a safe space to learn

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    This gift will help me pay for days spent assisting with construction work on the school.
    20.00
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  • Give me your top tips

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    Have you been to South America? I'd appreciate any tips!
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  • Planting trees in the Amazon

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    Please help me to cover my costs and I will plant a tree in your honour.
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  • A trip to Otavalo

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    I'd love to explore the biggest craft market in South America when I have some time off. I’ll bring you back a souvenir.
    15.00
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  • A boat tour

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    Please treat me to a boat trip from Puerto Lopez, to enjoy on my downtime.
    10.00
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  • Got an iPod I can buy/borrow?

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    Let me know by choosing 'Do'.
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  • Taking part in an environmental education workshop

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    Help me pay for my place learning about turtle conservation, I'll be forever thankful!
    10.00
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  • Spotting a blue footed booby

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    If I have time, I’m hoping to take a little trip to Isla del Plata to see these amazing birds. Please help me get a seat on the boat!
    5.00
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  • A day of digging

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    Please send me strength (and money) so I can dig foundations and learn about bio-construction.
    15.00
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  • Lend me some walking boots

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    Do you have any size 6 boots I can borrow for my trip?
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  • Breakfast!

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    Please keep me fed with fresh fruit.
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  • Lend me a lonely planet

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    I’d love to read up on Ecuador before I go out there. Got a guide you can lend me?
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  • Dinner

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    I'll be living basic and cheap, it would be such a treat to have some fresh fish while I’m away!
    10.00
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  • Ziplining

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    I’d love to do this when I get to Banos - a buzzing town with waterfalls, canyoning, rafting. Please help me go flying!
    20.00
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  • Got a backpack I can borrow?

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    Let me know by tapping 'Do'.
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