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!
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Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica
Experience life in rural Costa Rica and work alongside locals on a housing project designed to improve the living conditions of the local community.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Building
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
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Conservation work on the Galapagos Islands
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.
- Location: Ecuador
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 10 weeks
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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:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
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Challenging yet rewarding, fun, and eye-opening!...
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Sports: Surf and save turtles in Costa Rica
Help save some of Costa Rica's most endangered animals then reward yourself with adrenalin-packed surfing lessons on the country's spectacular beaches.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Sports
- Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
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Excitement, stress, interest, disappointment, amazement, relaxation, frustration, a challenge, unforgettable...
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The Inca and Machu Picchu Experience
Explore past and present Peru on this tour, from the busy capital Lima to the ancient Incan ruins in Cusco, taking in breathtaking views along the way.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 2 weeks
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An excellent, well managed insight into a challenged rural school....
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Sea turtle conservation on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Spend your time on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica you'll be helping protective on of nature's most fascinating creatures as well as enjoying the laid back beach life of this great country.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 1 to 4 weeks
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Surf and conservation near Montezuma, Costa Rica
The perfect trip for those who care for the environment and love the adrenalin of surfing, you'll gain hands on experience of ecology conservation in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful protected areas whilst doing your best to learn some cool surf moves!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Teach English at schools in Lima, Peru
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 small contrubution to a worthy cause....
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Community work with special needs children in Peru
Beautiful northern Peru is the setting for a valuable project which uses a variety of interactive activities to help children and teenagers with special needs.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Irreverible personal growth!...
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Community work with orphans and underprivileged children in Lima, Peru
Help care and support for underprivileged or orphaned children in Peru's capital and take part in a variety of activities like cooking, arts & crafts, sports and English tuition.
- Location: Peru
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
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