Volunteer Programs in San Salvador, El Salvador

Volunteer in El Salvador and discover Central America's most underrated country! Find fantastic surf spots, colonial old towns, lonely beaches and incredible nature all while enjoying the peace of a destination far away from mass tourism. And if you're worried about safety, know that the great majority of El Salvador is completely untouched by gang violence problems. Help the locals to bring a positive change for the coming generations. Teach English and other skills to children and adults or volunteer for a youth outreach project that helps troubled youth get back on track.

Choose between 2 volunteer program activities: Hospital Playground Volunteering Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients? Join our NAVES Hospital Playground project and become part of a team dedicated to providing play therapy support to children in need. We welcome volunteers and students interested in assisting patients across 12 specialties at the Benjamín Bloom National Hospital, San Rafael (Santa Tecla), and San Juan de Dios (Santa Ana). All we ask is for volunteers to undergo a psychological evaluation to ensure emotional stability when working with the children. Our sessions run from Monday to Friday, offering two shifts: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Mobile Playground Volunteering Join our NAVES Mobile Playgrounds project and bring joy to children at various school centers in San Salvador's metropolitan and interior areas. We provide training in leadership, outdoor and toy play, and group management to our dedicated volunteers. These sessions are conducted once a week at each educational center, offering morning and afternoon shifts for two hours each. For more information about the school centers feel free to contact us.