Youth Development Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Ecuador • South America - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About The Project

Ecuador has an opportunity for you! More than one-third of the population is under the age of 18—an extraordinary source of creativity and potential. Many young people and their families face social and economic challenges that limit their access to opportunities for growth, leadership, and well-being. Poverty, migration, family separation, school disengagement, and limited access to supportive services can increase vulnerability, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Ecuador’s National Development Plan (2025–2029) prioritizes strengthening community-based systems that support young people and families.

Activities

• Train youth in core life skills, including self-esteem, goal setting, decision-making, communication, leadership, and prevention of alcohol and substance abuse.
• Engage youth in clubs, camps, sports, arts, and recreational activities that promote positive behaviors.
• Design and facilitate workshops for community stakeholders on positive youth development, facilitation skills, volunteerism, service-learning, advocacy, community assessment, and project management.
• Strengthen organizational capacity and community development initiatives.
• Support the implementation of community-led activities and youth-focused projects.
• Train youth in employability and vocational skills to enhance workforce readiness.
• Tutor through after-school and literacy programs to improve reading comprehension and academic performance.
• Facilitate sessions with families and community members on parenting skills and positive youth development practices.
• You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as an English language club or environmental clubs.

Required Skills

• Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).

Language

There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.

Key dates

• APPLY BY : October 15, 2026
• KNOW BY : December 1, 2026
• DEPART ON : May 30, 2027
• DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training