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?
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.
53 trips have been found based on your choices
Community work with underprivileged children in Costa Rica
Help channel children's energies in a positive direction on this community project and gain a unique insight into Costa Rican life.
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Can't wait to come back...
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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 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A very worthwhile experience...
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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:
Meaningful and unforgettable. i want to go back!...
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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
Latest trip review:
Couldn´t have been a better travel experience - totally chilled...
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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:Wildlife
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An eye opening turtle journey...
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Buenos Aires: Teaching English at a bi-lingual school
Teach English to a wide range of ages at this well respected school in Buenos Aries, and muck in with the sports coaching if you're feeling energetic!
- Location: Argentina
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A wonderful adventure...
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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
Latest trip review:
This gave me some of my favorite memories yet!...
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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
Latest trip review:
Isolation at its best!...
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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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Ultimate Costa Rica
Beaches, an active volcano, waterfalls, a canopy tour through the cloud forest, horseback riding, surfing, sea turtles and building homes for needy families- all in one action-packed month!
Travel in August or September & receive 20% off the full price!
- Location: Costa Rica
- Continent: South America
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 4 weeks
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