PRE-DEPARTURE TIMELINE

1. Review your “Ecuador Volunteer” materials

You'll receive a welcome packet with a Program Handbook and Volunteer Handbook, and more. The handbooks provide more information about Ecuador and project you're traveling to, and useful resources on preparing for your project.

2. Communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator

Your Volunteer Coordinator works in Ecuador, and knows first-hand what it's like to volunteer in Ecuador. Together you'll review important logistical details and expectations of the program.

3. Confirm your passport and visa

Contact the closest Consulate or Embassy of Ecuador to get more detailed information about getting a visa. You must need a valid passport to travel abroad. Your passport will also need to be valid for at least six months after your project participation ends. If you might be extending your participation while in Ecuador, or planning traveling afterward, please make sure that your passport is valid for longer than six months after your program is originally set to end.

If you need or renew or obtain a Passport, the process of applying for and receiving one may take up to six weeks, even if you’re renewing. However, for an extra fee you can receive your passport in approximately two weeks with an expedited service.

4. Join the Ecuador Volunteer Communication Tower

The Communication Tower is based to the new volunteers can communicate with last volunteers and with others with similar interests. In our site at facebook “Ecuador Volunteer Foundation” you can share information and find more answers about volunteer work.

5. Purchase your plane ticket

Review flights on web pages search like www.bookingbuddy.com, www.expedia.com for more information on purchasing a plane ticket. The main Ecuador airport is called Mariscal Sucre with code as UIO. Contact us for information about recommended arrival and departure days.

6. Review recommended immunizations

To find the most current travel health information, we recommend your contact your primary care physician. As a reference, you can also view the essentials information that we will send you to your e-mail.