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

Peace Corps
Peace Corps

Volunteer

United States

Posted on Jun 3, 2026
About The Project

Activities

How you and the community will make an impact together:

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.

Key dates

APPLY BY : October 15, 2026

KNOW BY : December 1, 2026

DEPART ON : May 30, 2027

DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training