i-to-iGap Year South in America
A worthwhile option when you spend a gap year in South America is to opt for vital volunteer work. Whether the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro or tranquil tropical paradise of La Esperanza floats your boat, make a positive contribution on your gap year in South America by volunteering and witness the 'real' Latin America in its glory! Our volunteer projects waiting for you range from community work building homes for families in Costa Rica, to caring for children in Peru.
You could choose to work with unique wildlife and endangered species in Trinidad and Tobago (including monitoring leather back turtles on pristine beaches) or go for humanitarian, people-based schemes where you could teach English in underprivileged South American communities. When you take your gap year in South America with us you can give something back to South American people and communities, and even be paid for teaching English while getting the chance to see the continent’s varied marine life.
Click on an area of the map to find out which South America volunteer project is right for you and begin the gap year of a lifetime in lively Latin America.
70 trips have been found based on your choices
Conservation work in Ecuador
Throw on your hiking boots and join this project deep in the breathtaking rain forest and help protect this fragile natural habitat.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Build homes in La Esperanza, Honduras
This project is a great way to work and live with local families and enjoy the best of rural Honduran hospitality.
- Location: Honduras
- Continent: South America
- Type:Building
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Exciting and different, definately worth the effort....
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Conserve the rich biodiversity in Mindo, Ecuador
Lush forest covering mountains hidden by clouds and an abundant wildlife provides plenty of inspiration to protect the rich biodiversity in this stunning region.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Working on either the Caribbean or Pacific coasts you can help protect one of nature's most fascinating creatures whilst living the 'beach' lifestyle.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Breath-taking and unforgettable!...
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Turtle and Treetops Experience
You'll get the opportunity to work in the global effort to help preserve turtles and their hatchlings at a project dedicated to this cause.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Adventure
- Duration: 1 weeks
Cloud forest conservation in Honduras
Based in Honduras' first national park, rare birds, monkeys, mountain lions and a beautiful setting awaits your visit.
- Location: Honduras
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
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Revive a threatened tropical paradise in Honduras
- Location: Honduras
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Biodiversity work with the indigenous people of Costa Rica
This is an incredible opportunity to protect the beautiful Costa Rican forest along side members of local communities and protect the environment around which their lives are based.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Good luck with leaving!...
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Teach English in Ecuador
Teaching in rural Ecuador allows you to get fully involved in the youngsters' education from teaching English to playing games and with full TEFL training before you leave you'll know just what to expect.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 24 weeks
Latest trip review:
Enjoying myself in ecuador!...
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Animal wildlife rescue in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Join this important rescue centre and help animals like monkeys, crocodiles and macaws as well as gaining a comprehensive education in wildlife rehabilitation.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Thanks for your help-we're having an amazing time!...
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