Central and South America
Think of South America and visions of energetic carnivals, welcoming people and stunning biodiversity spring to mind. So what better place than this colourful continent to embark on a gap year, career break, volunteering, or teaching abroad?
Full of tropical rainforests and frenetic energy – from Rio's carnival atmosphere to the Caribbean coast – South America makes an unforgettable gap year travel experience. For overseas volunteer work and travel in South America which really makes a difference, i-to-i offers amazing and rewarding teaching and volunteer projects in South America to help you improve the lives of Latin America's poorest people. You might want to teach English in Ecuador, volunteer for community work in Costa Rica, or assist with healthcare in Honduras. So whether it's teaching English in Brazil or volunteering on a vital community or conservation project in South America, you'll be fully immersed in the local culture while giving something back. Plus, you get to experience the stunning sights and tantalising tastes of a colourful continent!
Click on your chosen country to find out more about i-to-i's South America gap year volunteer work and travel adventures. We have some great opportunities that you'll find hard to resist!
22 trips have been found based on your choices
Experience life in rural Costa Rica and work alongside locals on a housing project designed to improve the living conditions of the local community. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Building
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
Enlightening and defnitely changes your perspective....
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Enjoy all the trappings of a bustling South American city and help some of its younger residents by teaching at a local school.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A very worthwhile, eye-opening and humbling experience...
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The Galapagos Islands boast one of the world's most incredible natural habitats and amongst the lagoons, forests and beaches you'll be right at the heart of the fight to protect it. Your return flight from Quito to Galapagos is included in the price!
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 10 weeks
Latest trip review:
The project was well worth it!...
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Help discover the secrets of Peru's past on important archeological sites whilst enjoying all the benefits of its modern capital, Lima.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Internships
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Two weeks - i am a changed person. what an...
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Teaching in the ancient Cusco region in the footsteps of the Incas, this is a fascinating place you'll want to explore once class is dismissed!
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Challenging and frustrating sometimes but overall an interculturally rich experience....
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Help save some of Costa Rica's most endangered animals then reward yourself with adrenalin-packed surfing lessons on the country's spectacular beaches. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Sports
- Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
Expesive, but fun...
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Spend your time on the beautiful coasts of Costa Rica where you`ll be working with important turtle conservation projects and having an amazing experience living the beach life while helping to protect this endangered species. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 1 to 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
Amazing time, amazing people...
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Savour the wonders of Central America in this amazing country and immerse yourself into helping children less fortunate than yourself. Why not include 2 weeks of Spanish language lessons before you start your volunteering? Call us for more details!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Costa rica was the best place to go, highly reccomended!...
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Be part of this project where mothers have opened their doors to look after young underprivileged children who need some daily care, attention and a good start in life. You will be based in the beautiful city of Cusco high up in the Andes. Can`t think of anywhere better!
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Would do it again for sure...
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On this project you will have a great combination of learning Spanish and working with some amazing children who lack many of the things that we all take for granted.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 5 weeks
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