How
to Plan an Unforgettable Volunteer
Vacation in Latin America by
Amy E. Robertson
Prepare a turtle hatchery in Costa Rica.
Teach English in Mexico. Build a home in
Brazil. Whether you call it a volunteer vacation,
a service trip, or voluntourism, combining
travel and volunteer work is an increasingly
popular way to see the world.
Volunteer in San Miguel de Allende: Building Houses for Mexican Families by Sandra Kennedy
A volunteer organization founded by expatriates providing essential new free homes for the poor, who also participate in work on the construction. Many families, who previously lived in shanties, have inherited their land through generations due to Mexican laws.
Volunteer
Abroad in Cusco, Peru from US$250 Affordable volunteer opportunities available
in Cusco. Volunteers can participate in Teaching English,
Childcare Projects, Medical Placement, Construction
and Renovation and Jungle Conservation. IVHQ sends
over 5000 volunteer travelers worldwide annually — one
of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations!
Wildlife
Experience in Ecuador Interested in helping to rehabilitate the
endangered wildlife, rather than looking at animals
from far away or on TV? This program will give you
exactly what you want. As local experts we offer you
the chance of a lifetime — 3 different animal
rescue centers in only 4 weeks! Explore the Amazon
Rainforest, the Andes Highlands and the Coast of Ecuador
while helping in the rescue centers of each region.
This one-of-a-kind program also offers you a one-day
training of animal handling before starting your adventure.
Get involved without emptying your pocket!
Connect-123 Volunteer Programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina Connect-123 links you to volunteer projects in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to your interests and skills, in health care, community service, education, and many other fields. Health care projects include working directly with doctors on medical research projects, providing non-medical care to patients, attending ward rounds and helping the nursing staff care for patients. Social work, and education projects include working at a legal advice center, assessing the impact of community-based interventions, helping with public health awareness campaigns, mentoring street children, teaching English, caring for infants and toddlers at orphanages, working with youth regarding issues related to HIV/AIDS, sexuality and adolescence, and helping to build schools and houses for disadvantaged communities. What's included: Finding a volunteer project that specifically meets your needs; arranging secure, high-quality, centrally-located accommodation based on your budget; assisting with local transport and providing advice on public transport routes; airport meet and greet service; a complete preparation and orientation information pack; advice, assistance, and guidance before, during, and after your stay; group-rate discounts; and 24/7 emergency support and assistance.
A Broader View Volunteers Corp Volunteer Programs in Central and South America A Broader View Volunteers is an U.S. Non profit charity that offers 315 affordable volunteer projects in 30 countries, including Central and South America. Placements are available in Central and South America in a variety of projects.
With A Broader View (ABV), you'll be immersed in another culture, collaborate with your host community on a development project, and work side by side with local youth while building your own leadership skills.
ABV works year round from 1-week to 12-week programs.
Globe
Aware
Cuba — The Curtain Lifted Care for Cuba with Globe Aware and get a
chance to peer into the beauties, struggles, and determination
of a society that has long been shrouded in mystery
to many North Americans. This volunteer vacation program
focuses on research and education, cultural awareness,
and academics. Volunteers will attend lectures and
meet with representatives from educational organizations,
as well as visit local artists, schools, and museums.
This project also involves reporting back about your
experience, as research, in a form that’s easily
shareable. Accommodations are provided in mid-range
hotels with flushing toilets, running showers, and
electricity. For fun, volunteers will tour the beautiful
Vinales Valley and beaches, visit local tobacco farmers,
and attend a cannon blast ceremony at a fortress.
Experience this unique culture with open music in
the streets, hardly any car traffic, and tons of smiles,
and you will be enchanted with a world unlike any
other.
Love Volunteers
Volunteer Programs in Latin America Love Volunteers has been trusted by thousands of volunteers to travel abroad and immerse themselves in new cultures, whilst providing help where it is really needed. Join the world’s fastest growing independent volunteering organization on an affordable, safe and responsible voluntary service project in locations throughout Latin America for a truly memorable experience! Visit the website to check out a range of community-based projects and find out how you can make a REAL difference!
Volunteer Latin America
Provides international volunteers with a comprehensive and
affordable solution to finding volunteer work opportunities
in Central and South America. You tell us where and what
you would like to do and we will provide you with everything
you need to get involved via your own personalised information
pack. Our extensive knowledge of the region ensures you
are unlikely to find some of the projects we offer elsewhere.
Volunteer Latin America is not only a great source of
affordable voluntary work but a means to finding some
of the best schools to learn Spanish.
VolunteerSouthAmerica.Net Free and Low-Cost Volunteering in Latin America Website lists free and low-cost volunteer opportunities
in Latin America. The site is designed for backpackers /
independent travellers looking for a real volunteer experience
abroad, without paying any middle-man or agency fees.