Volunteer Abroad in South America

Volunteering Programs with Projects Abroad

www.projects-abroad.org

If you want to spend a period of time working as a volunteer abroad in the developing world, look no further than Projects Abroad. We have directly-employed staff in every destination that will organize all aspects of your project, and guide you through your time with us.

Program fees from $180! Apply now with IVHQ.

www.volunteerhq.org

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world.

Volunteering Solutions

www.volunteeringsolutions.com

One of the main reasons to start Volunteering Solutions was to provide highly safe, meaningful and affordable volunteer programs abroad. Although there are many companies providing the same services as we are, our aim is to provide the most affordable and high quality volunteer programs.

Global Volunteer Network

www.globalvolunteernetwork.org

Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Volunteer Abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions

www.crossculturalsolutions.org

Volunteer Abroad is the perfect short-term international volunteer experience, designed with flexibility and individual attention in mind so we can meet your needs and interests while ensuring that your time spent is effectively contributing to a positive impact on the community.

International Student Volunteers

www.isvolunteers.org/

Now is the time to extend your reach to the world! ISV programs are for everyone who wants to make a leap of difference abroad! ISV does quality programs with the combination of informative, hands-on, and educational volunteer projects, mixed with exciting adventure programs in a safe and well-organized environment as well as fun and supportive staff.

Basecamp International Centers

www.basecampvolunteerabroad.com

BaseCamp International Centers' Volunteer Abroad Program has numerous placements overseas - from Social to Building projects. We have individual placements and group projects available all year only for you. Come make a difference with BaseCamp!

Volunteer Abroad with ProWorld

www.proworldvolunteers.org

Volunteers experience daily life with a local family while developing cross-cultural communication skills. ProWorld's homestay families are close community friends who provide warm, safe, and authentic living experiences.

Kaya Responsible Travel

www.kayavolunteer.com

Kaya gives you the opportunity to volunteer abroad, learn a language abroad, gain valuable work experience overseas, take a gap year or become TEFL qualified. With over 200 volunteer projects and work experience opportunities in more than 20 countries across the globe, Kaya can offer you a world of choice!

United Planet

www.unitedplanet.org

United Planet's holistic approach integrates international, local, and online initiatives to facilitate ongoing engagement. All United Planet programs create points of access for people of all cultures, nationalities, ages, and socio-economic classes to participate worldwide. Each program feeds into and builds momentum for the other.

GoEco

www.goeco.org/

GoEco was created by experienced volunteers for people who are eager to travel and contribute to the community, wildlife and environment they visit. Based on years of practice and in-depth field reports, GoEco presents you a careful selection of excellent yet affordable volunteer and ecological minded vacations

Foundation for Sustainable Development

www.fsdinternational.org

Foundation for Sustainable Development has 53 programs in 8 different locations. Programs are offered in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Kenya and 3 other countries.

ELI-Experiential Learning International

www.eliabroad.org

Whether you are a student, a professional, or a retiree, there is a wide world to explore, with endless opportunities to learn. Welcome to ELI, a non-profit organization that creates volunteer, internship, and study abroad opportunities for the globally-minded who want a travel experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

GeoVisions

www.geovisions.org

GeoVisions … We’re small enough to pay close attention to our students and our employers, and large enough to give you the support and resources you need to be assured of a rewarding international experience.

Volunteer Work Abroad Opportunities

www.lovevolunteers.org

Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries. Whether you have a passion for teaching, construction, medical work, helping children or the elderly, helping people living with HIV/AIDS, we have a volunteer work abroad program that will suit you - and probably one in each continent.

Volunteer with Global Vision International

www.gviusa.com

Global Vision International work with local charities, government bodies and community organizations across the world, helping them to find volunteers to work on a wide range of worthwhile and vitally important projects.

Breaking the Mold of Volunteer Work: Fees from $150

www.ubelong.org/

UBELONG empowers people of all backgrounds to volunteer abroad. Without compromising safety, impact or flexibility, we offer the most affordable 1 week to 6 month opportunities in Asia, Latin America and Africa. We are based in Washington, DC and led by volunteers, international development professionals and university professors.

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs

www.connect-123.com

Connect-123 develops and administers volunteer, internship and study abroad programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Cape Town, South Africa. In both countries, internship and volunteer work opportunities are hosted by local companies, non-profit organizations, schools, research institutes and health care clinics.

Maximo Nivel: Volunteer and Internships

www.maximonivel.com

Maximo Nivel’s volunteer and internship projects in Peru, Costa Rica, and Guatemala provide unique opportunities to live and work internationally while experiencing the countries’ rich cultural diversity and building your proficiency in the Spanish language.

Global Volunteers

www.globalvolunteers.org

Join short-term volunteers in our non-profit network providing long-term, ethical service on a volunteer vacation abroad or a USA volunteer program. Live and work with local people on life-affirming service programs for one to three weeks. Extended-term service option for six to 24 weeks.

Volunteering Worldwide with Frontier

www.frontier.ac.uk/

Explore remote and spectacular landscapes, work with deprived and deserving communities, or campaign for wildlife care and conservation on a travel adventure you’ll never forget.

Fronteering Travel Services INC.

www.fronteering.com

Volunteer Abroad with i-to-i Meaningful Travel

www.i-to-i.com/

We are the original volunteer travel company and pretty much everyone here at i-to-i is a former volunteer or backpacker. We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, but we really know what we’re doing and have 20,000 happy former volunteers to prove it.

Discover the world of differences we all have in common!

www.globalcitizens.org

Work side-by-side and build relationships with members of our indigenous partner communities in the U.S. and abroad.

Globalteer

www.globalteer.org/

Globalteer is a UK registered non profit charity that serves to help those in need. Overseas volunteer placements can be booked on this website to work with Globalteer and our partner projects.

EcuaExplora

www.ecuaexplora.org/

The leading provider of study, intern and volunteer opportunities in Ecuador. Its objective is to share the local culture by providing opportunities for students, interns and volunteers from other countries to come and explore the rich environment and fascinating culture of the Ecuadorian nation.

ELAP

www.myelap.com

Experiential learning adds a unique dimension to the study abroad experience, resulting in a greater understanding of the language, culture, and community of the host country.

WAVA

www.workandvolunteer.com

"WAVA" means Work & Volunteer Abroad. Our origins lie in a department created in 2006 at Twin Group, a prestigious provider of educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals from around the world. Established in January 2010, we are a fresh, independent company, using the trading name “WAVA” and a brand new logo, inspired by the values of travel: opportunity, adventure, em...

Teen Travel Programs with 360 Student Travel

www.360studenttravel.com

Regardless of travel style, all programs are created with the understanding that no matter what you want to accomplish during the summer, the challenges and experiences should be enjoyable as well as rewarding.

Low Cost Volunteer Projects in Ecuador

www.ecovolunteerup.org

Help the children, the community and the environment. Share the life of an Ecuadorian family, experience the culture, eat the food, dance the dance, learn the lingo!

A Broader View Volunteers Corp

www.abroaderview.org

A Broader View Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) based non-profit organization based in Pennsylvania. With a love for humankind, and a motivated spirit to help others, A Broader View was created on the belief that one person can make a difference in the lives of others.

LEAD Adventures Ecuador

www.lead-adventures.com/

We offer you the experience to make a difference with our programs, while gaining a unique opportunity to live and work in a local community. Live with like-minded volunteers and quickly make new friends.

Volunteer Programs with Performing Arts Abroad

www.performingartsabroad.com

Performing Arts Abroad offers unique and fulfilling international performing arts programs to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding of our diverse world through the transformative arts of theater, music, and dance.

Ecoteer

www.ecoteer.com

Ecoteer is a unique volunteer opportunities agency - offering a directory of cheap volunteer work opportunities, volunteer jobs abroad and working holidays.

Greenheart Travel

www.greenhearttravel.org

Greenheart Travel’s Volunteer Abroad programs combine rewarding service work with unmatched opportunities to learn about fascinating cultures from the inside, as you never could through the windows of a tour bus.

AMPED Abroad

www.ampedabroad.com

Welcome to Adventure Minded People Exploring Diversity Abroad. Offering quality, safe programs is at the core of our organization. As a result, we are kicking off our efforts in Latin America, with carefully researched projects and with local partners we know and trust.

Mente Argentina

www.menteargentina.com

Mente Argentina has 20 programs in 1 location. Programs are offered in Argentina

Child Family Health International

www.cfhi.org

Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a nonprofit that builds and strengthens sustainable healthcare services for underserved communities worldwide. We conduct global health service-learning programs for health science students while supporting local communities worldwide through community initiatives to advance quality healthcare for all.

Voluntario Global

www.voluntarioglobal.org

Voluntario Global has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Argentina

Have a Meaningful Adventure in South America!

www.crees-manu.org

Take a less traveled road and throw yourself into a meaningful adventure in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest. Work alongside local communities and a team of experts in conservation and help ensure a sustainable future for the Amazon and its people.

Carpe Diem Education

www.carpediemeducation.org

Carpe Diem International Education runs international academic programs that work with youth in an educational capacity to get them both out of the country and out of their comfort zones. We focus much energy on helping students learn just what it means to take ownership of their lives.

Volunteer Programs in South America

www.globalnomadic.com

As a volunteer in Peru, you will have the chance to get involved in a various number of community service projects that include childcare, teaching, construction, healthcare and conservation projects, located in Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire.

Volunteer

www.thehumanityexchange.org

The Humanity Exchange has 36 programs in 5 different locations. Programs are offered in Benin, Mexico, Cameroon, Colombia and Ghana. THEX provides affordable placements, and is committed to working in partnership with local communities.

VENAEcuador

www.venaecuador.org/

Do you want to enjoy volunteering, improve your Spanish, be ensured safe travel and have an incredible experience to talk about all your life? then contact VENAEcuador today.

GIC Argentina - Grupo de Intercambio Cultural

www.gicarg.org

Our volunteer projects are Free. Our program participants don't have to pay to participate in a volunteer project. However, volunteers are responsible for the cost of transporation and they must be registered in a GIC Argentina program in order to participate in the vounteer projects described in this page. Upon requests, we can issue a certificate of completion of your volunteer project. GIC A...

Road2Argentina

www.road2argentina.com

Our main goal is for every study abroad student and Argentina Spanish immersion program participant to have an outstanding and unforgettable experience in Argentina.

Travellers Worldwide

www.travellersworldwide.com

We have many placements where you can help those who can't help themselves - it's immensely satisfying and expands your understanding of a different culture and some of the hardships in life. You get to help communities in less advantaged countries, while learning about their culture.

Volunteer in South America!

www.aideabroad.org/

AIDE was born in 2007 in order to allow Alliance Abroad Group to expand its reach to give back to local and global communities, and to create socially responsible citizens. AIDE’s programs help participants and communities develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to build a more tolerant, more just world.

InterExchange

www.InterExchange.org

InterExchange is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural awareness through work and volunteer exchange programs. For more than 40 years, InterExchange has been connecting young people from all over the world with life-changing international cultural exchange opportunities.

World Endeavors

www.worldendeavors.com

Through village-based programs, volunteers promote mutual friendship, world peace, and solidarity in addition to enriching their own experience and making a meaningful contribution.

Rustic Pathways

www.rusticpathways.com

Rustic Pathways is committed to providing high-quality community service programs that enrich the hearts and minds of our students and offer tangible benefits to the communities we serve.

Volunteer Abroad Trips for Teens

www.experiencegla.com/campaigns/google/volunteer-goabroad-frontpage/

All GLA programs have a community service aspect. However, some emphasize community service and allow students to earn more community service hours.

Make A World of Difference, Volunteer with AFS

www.afsusa.org

Helping to bring the people of the world together is exciting, interesting, and rewarding work. For more than 60 years, AFS Volunteers have been building bridges of intercultural understanding and changing the way the world works.

Volunteer Abroad with Personal Overseas Development (PoD)

www.podvolunteer.org

Whether it is for 1 week or 6 months, volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam.

Fundacion Aldeas de Paz - Peace Villages Foundation

www.peacevillages.org

Aldeas de Paz welcomes individual Volunteers, Interns, Families and Groups regardless of age, experience or background. You don't have to speak fluent Spanish as we provide full on-site support and free Spanish language conversational classes.

Work the World

www.worktheworld.com

Work the World is the leading provider of international elective placements for a whole host of reasons. The quality of our service is certainly one of them the sheer number of happy returned students has enabled us to build an unrivaled reputation within universities and healthcare institutions around the globe.

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education

www.leapnow.org

LEAPNOW aspires to keep our programs on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education – which ideally is concerned with transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students.

International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership

www.ipsl.org/

ISPL programs combine academic studies and volunteer service and full cultural immersion to give students a deeper, more meaningful study abroad experience.

Let's Go Volunteer

www.letsgovolunteer.info

With Let's Go Volunteer, you get to volunteer part-time in one of our grassroots projects, help and improve the life of other people, and attend courses of your interest at an excellent University, while joining cultural activities and sports - all that combined with lots of fun, sight-seeing and traveling!

Volunteer Programs in South America

www.culturalembrace.com

Cultural Embrace has 58 programs in 31 different locations. Programs are offered in China, Costa Rica, Spain (Madrid), Honduras, South Africa, Mexico, Bolivia, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Peru, Germany, Spain, Chile, New Zealand, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Argentina, Switzerland, Italy, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, India, Ghana, Kenya, Cambodia, Ireland, and United States.

Volunteer Abroad with Iko Poran Association

www.ikoporan.org

Our operations are linked to a number of Non Governmental Organizations - NGOs, with whom we develop volunteer programs to cater to the specific challenges these organizations face, while benefiting the communities they serve.

We take you to one of the most wonderful corners!

www.southamerica-inside.com

Whichever country you choose in Latin America, they all have one thing in common. They are definitely worth a visit at least once in your lifetime!

Awaiting Angels Volunteering Program

www.awaitingangels.org

Through grassroots initiatives we make real efforts to help achieve the well being, the human growth and the economical sustainability of children and families living in depressed areas of Peru.

Youth International

www.youthinternational.org

Youth International opens the doors for young people to actively explore and discover a broader perspective on the world while developing a deeper understanding of who they are and what their place is within the world.

GapGuru - Work, Volunteer, Travel Overseas

www.GapGuru.com

GapGuru is a specialist gap year programme that offers structured opportunities to volunteer abroad or Intern abroad to make the most of the time people take out of their studies for a gap year abroad.

Volunteer in South America and Improve Your Spanish

www.argentinaisl.com

AISL participates in several projects in South America which focus primarily on children and education - extra hands are always welcome! You get to learn Spanish too.

Universidad Espiritu Santo

www.uees.edu.ec

Universidad Espiritu Santo has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Ecuador

Volunteer Abroad Programs with ISA

www.studiesabroad.com

ISA (International Studies Abroad) has 30 programs in 22 different locations. Programs are offered in Chile, Mexico, England, Spain (Barcelona), Spain (Granada), Spain (Madrid), Spain (Salamanca), Spain, Spain (Sevilla), France (Paris), Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Italy (Rome), Spain (Malaga), England (London), Peru, Morocco, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, and Brazil.

Come to Chile & Enjoy Authentic Cultural Experience!

worldwidechile.com/

World Wide Chile was created in order to provide a service that would be different and innovative, giving everyone a unique and unforgettable experience. WWC is a small company dedicated to developing the perfect cultural immersion program for each participant. Our company offers unique and fulfilling internship, volunteer and professional programs that help each individual embark on an incredible...

BridgeVolunteers

www.bridgevolunteers.org

The mission of Volunteer Adventures is to create and promote volunteer opportunities that improve the lives of others and the environment in which we live. We seek to achieve this goal by connecting worthy local projects with volunteers around the world.

International Volunteers

www.internationalvolunteers.org

All International Volunteers programs are set up on a completely individual basis and tailored to the specific requests and skills of each participant.

WorldTeach

www.worldteach.org

Witness firsthand the challenges and rewards of education in a developing country. Share the skills and knowledge gained through your education and life experience with students who have not had the same advantages, and you will make a concrete and lasting difference in their lives.

Volunteer and Learn Spanish in South America

www.academiauruguay.com

With partner programs in these South American countries, you are given the chance to study Spanish in Buenos Aires and continue in Montevideo, or vice versa. Add volunteer work if you like.

Real Gap Experience

www.realgap.com/

There are people, places and creatures all over the world who could do with any time and effort that you are willing to give to help make their lives a little better through volunteer work.

Visions Service Adventures

www.visionsserviceadventures.com

VISIONS assists organizations that serve under-resourced communities. Participants are challenged to grow thoughtfully and intentionally within a community of peers and adult leaders. Through service work and dynamic experience, VISIONS offers new perspectives and deep learning while working for and with under-resourced communities.

Volunteering Worldwide with CADIP

www.Cadip.org

Through various charity, volunteer and youth initiatives, Cadip promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and international surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development.

Join the world... on the Environmental Management

www.exis.org

EXIS cooperates with well-established international organizations on a number of work stays with focus on the environment, where people from around the world meet.

AmeriSpan Study Abroad

www.amerispan.com

AmeriSpan sends thousands of people of all ages to participate in language immersion, volunteer projects, internship placements and educational programs abroad. Working with more than 200 organizations throughout world, AmeriSpan's Volunteer & Internship program offers something for everyone.

Volunteer with South America Connections

www.samconnects.com

We take volunteering seriously, and expect that our volunteers will do the same. On our part, this means that South America Connections carefully researches, visits and spends time with every organization or person to whom we send volunteers. This is particularly important in our placements for individual volunteers.

Volunteers for International Partnership

www.partnershipvolunteers.org

Volunteers for International Partnership. The mix of language immersion, homestays, and host project placements with local co-workers and international volunteers, makes VIP distinct among international service programs.