Week-Long Group Trips

As one of Manna Project’s Week-long volunteer Groups, you will gain firsthand experience working with a developing community in Ecuador. You’ll be immersed in the unique culture and daily life of the community for an experience of a lifetime. These trips are perfect for spring break, fall break, or winter break. we can work with you to make your proposed timeline possible!

Spring Break Team

But take note - these week-long trips aren’t one-size-fits-all! As a group forms at your university, Manna Project will work with you to design a project or program inline with the skills and passions of your group, that also match the communities needs at the time of your trip. Programmatic focus area, fundraising strategies and day-off destinations are flexible, with support and guidance available from our staff.

Don’t have a specific focus area in mind? That’s OK, your team can join in the operation of our established health, education or economic empowerment programs. Either way, this model is designed to create the most impactful experience for your group as well as the communities you’ll be serving. 

Though the week will fly by, you’ll head home with deep friendships, vivid memories and a clear vision of long-term, holistic community development in action. For more information including program fees, contact us at apply@mannaproject.org.


Now accepting 2025 short term applications!


Application process

STEP 1

Apply as a group of 6 - 12 people.

STEP 2

Work with staff to define the project or program focus of your trip.

STEP 3

Fundraise

STEP 4

Implement the project during a weeklong visit.


$895 per week

ALL INCLUSIVE:

Housing
Meals
In-Country Transportation
Project Cost
Activities
Debriefing Trip
Emergency Travel Insurance




ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES