Volunteer in South America

Whichever country you choose to visit, volunteering in South America is the ideal way to be a responsible tourist while you travel. By connecting you with important volunteer projects we can help you make an important contribution while you enjoy South America's captivating charms. Why not volunteer in South America and gain a unique insight into this amazing continent?

Volunteer South America

Volunteer Travel South America

South America Volunteer Travel

Opportunities for Volunteering in South America

To be a volunteer in South America doesn't require a raft of specific skills and qualifications; all you need is a genuine willingness and enthusiasm to 'give something back'. In return, volunteering in South America will allow you to experience diverse cultures and fascinating people first-hand. 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 you can make a vital contribution. If you’ve got a way with children try community work with children in Brazil, or if you want to flex your muscles build family homes in Honduras.

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 children in Brazil, or by flexing those muscles and building family homes alongside Lenca communities in Honduras.

If you had your heart set on volunteering in South America but can’t find exactly what you’re looking for don’t forget we work with projects all over the world in Africa, Asia, and Australasia.

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Build homes for underprivileged families in Costa Rica

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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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Build homes in La Esperanza, Honduras

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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 12 weeks

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Conservation work on the Galapagos Islands

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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.

  • Location: Ecuador
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Conservation
  • Duration: 2 to 10 weeks

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Archaeology work experience in Lima, Peru

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Help discover the secrets of Peru's past on an important archeological site whilst enjoying all the benefits of its modern capital, Lima.

  • Location: Peru
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Internships
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

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Community work with children in the Amazon, Ecuador

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Ecuador is known for its incredible natural landscapes but on this project you'll also enjoy the equally colourful culture of its young people.

  • Location: Ecuador
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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Amazon rainforest preservation in Ecuador

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Work with a community based conservation project in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on Earth and see for yourself why protecting this habitat is so important.

  • Location: Ecuador
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Conservation
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

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Teach English in Cusco, Peru

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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

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Community Work in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Lend your time and support to this project and help with innovative activities designed to engage young people from the urban slums of the city - whilst getting to know the party capital of the world!

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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Community work with young children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Use dance, theatre, sports and the arts to provide education and support to children from the city's favelas and gain a very different view of life in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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Community work with orphans and underprivileged children in Posadas, Argentina

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Working with children in the busy city of Posadas you'll develop your teaching, sporting, dancing and singing skills as you help young orphans at one of two children's homes.

  • Location: Argentina
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

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