Volunteer

The Yachana Foundation Volunteer and Internship Program is designed to provide people from all walks of life the unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution toward the conservation of the Ecuadorian rainforest and the sustainable development of its indigenous and mestizo communities. Through this one of a kind experience, Yachana volunteers embark on a journey of self-discovery that gives them an insider’s view of the Amazon rainforest and a chance to contribute toward creating a world that works for everyone. 

We are always seeking dedicated pioneers to volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest in our education, conservation and sustainable development projects, and at the Mondaña Medical Clinic.

For more information about some of our most popular programs, click on one of the names below.

Conservation and Sustainable Development Program Volunteer

Education Program Volunteer

Medical Clinic Volunteer

EcuaExplora and Yachana

Due to a high volume of interest from potential volunteers and interns, Yachana has joined forces with an in-country partner, EcuaExplora, in order to offer our applicants a more personalized placement service within Ecuador.  EcuaExplora coordinates all pre-program aspects for our interns and volunteers, from advertising available positions all the way through to the application process, final placement and payment processing.  As EcuaExplora representatives are in regular communication with Yachana’s on-site project coordinators, they can assure candidates are best matched to a project based on their skills and interests in addition to the local community’s needs.

Current Featured Internships at Yachana:

• English to Spanish Translator - native Spanish speaker perferrred (can be someone outside of Ecuador)
• Productive Area Administrative Support and Development (help assure that the productive areas at Yachana Technical High School are run as profitable businesses)
• Micro-enterprise Development Assistant (coordinate production and program efficiency to meet the demand for products in both domestic and international markets)
• Maintenance Assistant for the Lodge and High School
• Business Plan Writers for Agro-Industrial Projects  
• “Green” Builders
• Tech/IT Expert (configure and maintain wireless network and install VoIP servers and phones)
• Teaching Assistants (English, Math, Micro-enterprise/Business)
• General Support and Student Tutors based at the high school

Should your skills, availability and interests not match a current available position at Yachana, EcuaExplora can refer you to a range of similar sustainable development projects in the Amazon and throughout Ecuador that just might be the perfect fit for you!

ONLINE APPLICATION

To request more information on one of our open positions, please write to kate@excuaexplora.org.