Eco Surf Volunteers combines hands-on humanitarian, medical and environmental international volunteer projects with the tropical wonder of South America's finest untouched beaches and year-round surfing for any level.

Please ask about our newest medical and pre-med volunteer programs!

Eco Surf Volunteers is committed to encouraging the continuation of local traditions while stimulating the local economy.  We have selected Canoa, Ecuador, an exotic destination unknown to the majority of international travelers, as our volunteer project destination.  The fishing village of Canoa possesses the natural beauty and outdoor adventure opportunities that will without a doubt make it a major tourist destination for North American tourists in the years to come.

Eco Surf Volunteers aims to cultivate the adventure-tourism industry in Canoa, Ecuador, to be owned primarily by native Canoan villagers.  Our volunteers teach local youth the English language, arguably the single most important skill needed in a tourism industry catering to North American clientele.  Additionally, being some of the first North American group-travelers to Canoa, we offer constructive feedback to the native-owned businesses we support. 

Future developments of Eco Surf Volunteers are aimed at increasing exposure to high-school aged kids.  Eco Surf is working closely with native community leaders to create a local foundation organized and operated entirely by native born residents.  One of the fundamental ideas being discussed is the creation of a 4-year Management Training Program in which high school students learn the nuances of operating a hostel, restaurant, local tour shop, surf shop, etc.  The program will also naturally create opportunities for the kids to take ownership in developing innovative sustainable tourism projects within their community.  And then, upon completion of the program, it is Eco Surf's goal to award each student a full scholarship to an Ecuadorian university.

While in Canoa, Eco Surf Volunteers group accommodations, transportation, meals, activities and excursions are entirely operated by native Canoan business owners (with the exception of one meal).

Click on the link to learn about Eco Surf Volunteers founder, Sam Bailey.