i-to-iVolunteer South America
Whichever South American country you choose to travel and do volunteer work in, spending a gap year or career break working as an i-to-i volunteer in South America is the ideal way to be a responsible tourist while you travel. Through our meaningful volunteer projects, we can help you to make an important contribution while getting total cultural immersion travelling South America's captivating communities. Why not volunteer in Latin America to gain a unique insight into its local culture and everyday life?
To volunteer for one of our meaningful travel projects in South America doesn't entail a raft of specific skills and qualifications either! All you need is a genuine willingness and enthusiasm to 'give something back' to the communities of South America, and you will get to experience the diverse culture and fascinating people from the inside.
Volunteer for work in South America and you will be spoilt for choice with our range of worthwhile volunteer programs – whether you want to help with one of our popular wildlife conservation projects or contribute to community work in South America to help deprived local communities. You can make a vital contribution by opting for community work with special needs children in Dominica, or by flexing those muscles and building family homes alongside Lenca communities in Honduras.
Whatever South American project you opt for, you can be sure to find the volunteering or teaching project to suit you. A year out spent volunteering in South America means a travel experience that you'll remember forever. Here's what one of our happy travellers had to say:
“I only stayed for one week, but I absolutely loved every minute of it. The work was hard, but very much worth it. I enjoyed the program especially because I feel there could have been no better way to be immersed in the culture … humanitarian projects are the line of work I hope to spend the rest of my life doing. Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity as this!“
Amanda Baker, homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica volunteer project
69 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.
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- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Costa rica is a wonderful country that everybody should visit....
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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.
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- Location: Honduras
- Continent: South America
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Revive a threatened tropical paradise in Honduras
Surrounded by a lush and tropical paradise, you will help to keep a piece of Honduras wildlife alive and thriving.
- 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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