Youth Development Facilitator in Ecuador

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

About the project

Are you motivated to join a team that is committed to supporting youth? Ecuador has an opportunity for you!

In Ecuador, more than one-third of the population is under the age of 18—an extraordinary source of creativity and potential. At the same time, 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.

As a Youth Development Facilitator, you will collaborate with organizations, schools, families, and young people to strengthen local capacity and expand opportunities for youth engagement and leadership development. You may support initiatives that foster life skills, civic participation, employability, and/or family engagement. Together you will create safe spaces where youth can learn, lead, and grow. In your supportive role, you will help communities develop stronger support systems for young people (11–24 years old), allowing the next generation to become confident, engaged, and resilient leaders of positive change.

SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are dual citizens of Ecuador and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Ecuador. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Ecuadorian citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Ecuador, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Ecuador, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Ecuador project page.