GAIN EXPERIENCE.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
SEE THE WORLD.
Design & deliver a hands-on, personalised Internship in Murals & Community Arts to improve your resume and gain real-world experience, while making a real difference to rural communities in the majestic Ecuadorian Andes.
Deliver creative workshops & artworks to help indigenous communities build pride in their cultural identity
The Challenge
The indigenous communities surrounding Atandahua have few opportunities and resources. Children study in dilapidated schools with minimal creative expression or cultural reinforcement, and the region's proudest cultural moment, Guaranda's Carnaval, is something they watch rather than shape. Many do not see a future beyond the poverty around them.
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The Solution
Art has the power to bring communities together, build confidence and transferrable skills, and transform communal spaces into vibrant hubs with powerful symbology that changes how people feel about themselves. We're looking for passionate participants who work with children and community groups to design and deliver arts programmes, murals, and the Carnaval whose float, costumes and choreography to place communities inside Guaranda's biggest celebration.​​
Recommended by Previous Participants
Since 2021, We've Hosted Over 250 Participants from 40 Countries
¡Advance Your Career!
Gain more community experience with the support of trained mentors to expand your knowledge and build your confidence.
Now more than ever, employers are looking for a resume with diverse experiences, certificates and strong references that an internship provides.
"A wonderful cultural exchange experience from beginning to end!"
One of the best parts of this experience was having the best of both worlds culturally: on one hand, you’re able to live in a less-touristy part of Ecuador and immerse yourself in Ecuadorian culture, but on the other hand, you don’t feel completely like a fish out of water.
My internship involved interacting and collaborating with various stakeholders, from the teachers to the parents. By the end of internship, I felt that I had made a meaningful contribution. I enjoyed my time in the homestay practicing my Spanish and learning about Ecuadorian culture.
The community of volunteers and interns has also found a special place in my heart. Whatever your reason for looking into El Terreno - it turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. I'm very grateful the universe had led me there.
Isabela from the USA (Ecology & Sustainable Agriculture)
Results from Past Internships
Check out this final presentation from previous interns, to see what they've achieved during their time here
¿What's Included?
Pre-Arrival
Free Discovery Call & Plan
Flexible Start Date & Duration
Educational Documentation Support
Pre-Arrival & Travel Support
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Accommodation
Shared Accommodation with WiFi
Family Homestay Also Available
Lunches Monday to Friday
Projects
Shared Accommodation with WiFi
Family Homestay Also Available
Lunches Monday to Friday
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Personal & Professional Development
Certificate of Completion
Written Reference
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Free Time
Free-Time Recommendations​
¿What's Not Included?
Pre-Arrival
Flights or Expenses to Reach Us
Visas or Vaccines
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Meals & Insurance
Ingredients / Meals Outside of Lunches
Insurance Coverage
Project Costs
Additional Project Costs:
(e.g. materials, transport, site visits, and coordinator / mentor expenses)​
**However, you can apply for a $50 project microgrant and/or we can support you to create a crowdfunding campaign to send through your networks.
Only $295/week
That's less than $45 per day​
You can make more impact when you stay longer:
12 weeks for the price of 10
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First 6 deposits of the season choose from
$25/week discount
Dinner Meals Included Mon-Fri
$250 Project Transport & Materials
50% off additional all services, up to $250
We are a small independent organisation and receive no external funds for our programmes.
Your contribution is used to exclusively to deliver you the best internship programme possible!
Additional Services
Private Room in a Local Family Homestay
Spanish/Kichwa Classes (before or during)
Private Transfer from Airport
Additional Professional Mentoring
Washing Services
Show Up. Fully!
We look for participants who:
Are Ethically minded & Share our Vision
Ready to Step Outside of their Comfort Zone
Passionate, Proactive & Work to deadlines
Take Pride in their Work
Build Authentic Relationships
Join our International Community!
Application Process
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Fill out the online interest form
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Participate in your discovery call, free of charge
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Review your personalised internship plan, free of charge
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Place your deposit & confirm your place
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Complete any required documents for your education provider
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Join us for an unforgettable experience in the Ecuadorian Andes!
Gain Experience.
Make a Difference.
Travel the World.
Imagine waking up to the cockerels at dawn as the sun rises over the horizon as you take in Chimborazo volcano over your morning coffee. After breakfast, walk down to meet your mentor, stopping to say hello to the friendly neighbours in the community as they take their cows to pasture.
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Then, take the bus with your supervisor to one of the five communities where you delivering your project. Meet with the teachers, see the space and plan your activities. Have lunch with the rest of the team and workers from the local community, sharing stories and learning about the local culture.
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In the afternoon you will deliver your activities in the rural community. Work with a class size you feel comfortable with and build your experience and confidence. Build meaningful relationships with the locals who are keen to get to know you.
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Spend the evening with the other interns and volunteers to go and watch the sunset, go out to a local bar/restaurant or simply spend the evening learning more from your host family.
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Still not sure what a hands-on in the Ecuadorian Andes would look like? Speak to our team who will create you a personalised internship plan to give you a glimpse into the future, all free of charge.
