Education Volunteer Programs in South America

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservatio

Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Volunteer abroad—get involved, make an impact, and learn to serve by working on local projects: - Working with Kids - Teaching English - Conservation - Construction - Animal Care - Eco-Agriculture - Medical and Healthca

Spend a week getting to know the beautiful city of Quito, Ecuador! Partake in a week of touring and Spanish lessons. Travel highlights include a visit to the Equator and a salsa dance lesson. Volunteer work will take place in Puyo, where volunteers will be working at an animal shelter that has r

This project is part of a Galapagos Government Council project seeking to strengthen small, local entrepreneurs through social networks to generate a greater reach for their project or service. As a volunteer, you'll help local community members & their businesses get their products and message on s

Mente Argentina's International Volunteer Program in Buenos Aires has been thoughtfully designed to promote change in the communities of Buenos Aires as well as in the individuals who participant in the program. Throughout the course of the program, participants will be giving the opportunity to

Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to h

Looking for an international internship that will set you apart—and give you the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive in your career? Connect-123 designs fully customized programs that match your background and goals, offering hands-on experience in some of the world’s most exciting cities:

Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller g

Volunteering through Road2Argentina allows you to be more than a tourist, enabling you to interact with locals and practice your Spanish while giving back to the community. We offer placements in local organizations in Buenos Aires, where you will handle hands-on assignments that truly help those wh

This program goes beyond ordinary high school travel programs and build cross-cultural community service summer trips perfectly geared to your interests and curiosities. Whether you’re looking to contribute to authentic service projects, experience exhilarating adventure, or develop your language sk

Classic Service Learning Trips (SLTs) are week-long, immersive educational journeys to Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Tanzania. During these trips, volunteers actively collaborate with local communities on various development projects, including constructing homes, improving access to clea

Build your skills through a service-learning experience in Valparaíso, Chile’s vibrant coastal city known for its colorful hillsides, historic harbor, and rich cultural heritage. Partner with a local organization while exploring nearby Viña del Mar and reflecting on your experiences through a guided

CFHI’s Intensive Beginner Spanish Programs are unique in that participants begin with service-learning placements rather than clinical rotations. In this program, receive increased Spanish language instruction in preparation for entering healthcare settings. Over the course of 4 weeks, take 40 hours

Spend a semester or academic year in the charismatic, sophisticated city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 22 credits through either a Latin America Studies Program, an Immersion Program, or a Certificate in Latin America Studies Program at the University of Belgrano. C

Experience Argentine culture firsthand while volunteering alongside local grassroots organizations in Buenos Aires. Program participants will have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the people of Buenos Aires through their work on one of the many available projects. These include Chil

Peru Service is one of our most spectacular trips for teens finishing grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. It offers the opportunity to perform meaningful service helping the local communities of Misminay and Urubamba while exploring the most iconic sites of this South American gem! Your rewarding days of ser

Inspire, Educate & Empower Communities Across the World Are you passionate about education and cross-cultural exchange? Do you dream of making a positive impact while traveling the world? With Volunteering Journeys’ English Teaching Programs Abroad, you can inspire young minds, build confidence, an

Discover the wonders of the "Paris of South America" while supporting grassroots organizations in Buenos Aires. This program is the perfect combination of two weeks of Spanish Immersion and two weeks of community service. Your engaging Spanish classes taught by local instructors will give you the la

Venezuela sin Límites has built alliances for social transformation, connecting volunteers with a nationwide network of NGOs working in Venezuela's most underserved communities. After the twin earthquakes of June 24, 2026, — that work has shifted toward long-term recovery. Right now, Venezuela sin

Fall in love with a country brimming with passion, flair, color, music, and dance. Immerse yourself in one of the friendliest cultures on the planet. Join Kagumu’s ground-breaking Jaguar Program in Colombia to widen your knowledge of pressing global issues and learn how you can contribute to a more

IPBio is launching a 15-day, all-inclusive expedition that combines biological research and conservation volunteering with a truly immersive experience of Brazilian culture, history, and Amazonian traditions. By exploring the region through both scientific and cultural perspectives, participants gai

The Ecuador Volunteers Foundation offers a wide array of volunteer opportunities across Ecuador, catering to diverse interests and skills. From environmental conservation and wildlife protection to teaching English and supporting healthcare initiatives, volunteers can choose a project that aligns wi

The Bucaramanga & Cartagena Children, Surfing and Community Combo Program combines volunteering, Spanish learning, cultural exchange, and adventure across two diverse regions of Colombia. In Bucaramanga, volunteers support children in vulnerable communities through English practice, homework help,

Join our Community Sports Volunteer Program in Argentina and make a real difference while sharing your love for sports! As a volunteer coach, you’ll help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds develop skills in popular sports like soccer and basketball, while teaching teamwork, discipline, and

Eco Caminhos is an international permaculture farm and learning community located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. For over 12 years, we have been developing projects focused on agroforestry, bioconstruction, sustainability, and community living, welco

Planet Aid, in collaboration with Richmond Vale Academy (RVA), is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join the People to People Volunteer Program. This unique 10-month program offers the chance to make a real impact by addressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate cha

Calling all ecologists and biologists! Here's a fantastic chance to obtain research experience, practice methods of environmental data collection, and even get work published. Venture to the Cocoa Coast in Bahia, Brazil, and monitor populations of the mangrove tree. You’ll monitor the regions. The

RECRUITING FOR 2026! No plans for spring break? Enjoy a meaningful time off from school in this volunteering program abroad! Join the Spring Break Volunteering on a Sustainable Community Project in Ecuador. Contribute to this economic and community development initiative that supports 50 families

In this internship abroad, help Ecuador meet the needs of the present population through the use of sustainable development techniques that will also preserve the environment for future generations. Support the monitoring, evaluation, and further improvement of existing programs in addition to worki

Embark on an adventure that will change lives—yours and those of the people you teach. Immerse yourself in the heart of Buenos Aires! Join our Volunteer Teaching Program and make a lasting impact while gaining invaluable work experience. Our program, hosted by TEFL in Buenos Aires, offers a unique

Join this hands-on, personalized internship and help provide low-income Indigenous communities with greater opportunities by teaching English. THE CHALLENGE In rural Ecuador, limited resources lead to poor education: 1 in 10 are illiterate, and only 24% finish middle school. Few speak English. With

Peru is one of United Planet’s most popular volunteer destinations. Join participants from around the globe for 1-12 weeks in this diverse nation with friendly people, breathtaking landscapes, and ancient ruins. Discover a society that is as complex as the handwoven tapestries you find in the market

'Quilla', pronounced 'Kiya', is the Quechuan word for moon—the symbol of a new beginning. Kiya Survivors aims to give just that. Through education, therapy, love, and laughter, we encourage new beginnings for children with disabilities or learning difficulties and living below the poverty line, fro

We are looking for volunteers and interns with creative teaching ideas, such as playing games, singing, storytelling, acting, etc. The focus should be on developing curiosity about other cultures and experiencing language as a communication tool and part of a culture. You can also organize workshops

Local children are able to attend school, considering Trujillo’s public school system. But the quality of education, especially arts, is low and limited. And while a study has shown the importance of extracurricular activities in preventing involvement with gangs and crime among at-risk kids, the la

The Galápagos Islands are a must-visit for anyone who loves nature and adventure. By participating in our programs, you’ll go beyond tourism to immerse yourself in daily life within this legendary biodiversity hotspot. Work alongside local experts to meet real needs in the community while waking up

The Peru Community Project is based high in the Andes mountain range in the city of Cusco, the oldest continually inhabited city in South America and the staging post for Machu Picchu. This includes: Children's reading project - It focuses on the young and vulnerable to assist them in finding a w

Based in Colombia and Italy, our mission is to connect people from all around the world through volunteering (organizing free activities for children and the elderly, providing food to people in need). You'll get to know new ways of living, and the experience includes tours around the country. Get

Join the Multilingual School of Cusco and become part of an educational movement dedicated to expanding opportunities for children through bilingual education. As the first English-speaking kindergarten, our mission is to help break cycles of inequality by providing high-quality early childhood educ

Share a welcoming, bilingual home with fellow travellers while you teach, create, or explore Rio de Janeiro. No need to be fluent in English or Portuguese—just a little of either helps. Our main program: Join the Escola Casa do Mar English Teaching Program and support free English classes for 120 s

Cusco, Peru – easily one of the top 5 ancient civilization centers of the world - is also home to immense scenic beauty, biodiversity, and incredible culture. Bordering the Pacific Coast, Andes & Amazon, Peru is an ancient land with one of the richest collections of historic artifacts known to man.

What could be better than volunteering in a national park? How about volunteering in an Ecuadorian National Park, such as the Galapagos National Park and Machalilla National Park? This opportunity offers an excellent chance to explore and discover the rich biodiversity of Ecuador's ecosystems, land

The Ceiba Foundation offers a variety of internships in conservation, research, education, and community development. These internships are a great way to combine your academic background with hands-on field experience. Broaden your horizons and gain valuable experience as you lend a hand to the Cei

Length: 4-6 months | Intakes: January Join the Global Leadership Programme, designed to provide you with hands-on experience supporting the work of an international development charity. We are looking for passionate graduates, who are keen to learn about global challenges, work with youth and defin

Trade the ordinary for the extraordinary. Based in Urubamba in Peru's stunning Sacred Valley, just an hour from Cusco, this 2 to 4-week community impact experience puts you at the heart of real change. You will design and deliver hands-on workshops centred around conversational English, STEAM, and c

Come, grow with us! The Global Citizen Adventure Corps (GCAC) offers student and adult travelers an immersive one-week experience in vibrant Cali. Travelers will serve alongside teachers at Colegio Americano (CA), teaching English language skills to students in grades kindergarten through 11. Coleg

The HELP Literacy Coordinator is one of OCN’s four Project Coordinator roles. You will plan and deliver weekly reading and writing classes for children at the REC in Cerrito de la Virgen, helping them strengthen their Spanish literacy. You will also brief and guide a small team of volunteers. As a

Volunteer with Sustainable Bolivia and play a crucial role in several of our partner childcare and special needs centers in Riberalta. No matter your age, experience, skills, or level of Spanish, you can positively contribute to the lives of children. We welcome volunteers on a vacation, career brea

Embark on an unforgettable journey with abroaderview, volunteering amidst the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Cusco, Peru. Set amidst the majestic Andes Mountains, Cusco is a city steeped in history, offering a perfect blend of ancient ruins, colonial architecture, and vibrant

Speaking English in Peru is very important due to the good job opportunities it provides to locals. However, many students cannot afford to study another language, especially children. Therefore, our Teaching English program is very important because it gives those who would not normally be able to

Contribute to social missions in the fishing village of La Boquilla in Cartagena, Colombia. Join volunteer projects that address extreme poverty in local communities, choosing from the following areas: - Music workshops - Coconut and product manufacturing workshops - Community work - Animal shelter

Our teaching program accommodates teachers at every stage of their careers. It provides aspiring educators with immersive, hands-on classroom experience in a culturally diverse setting, accommodating the requirements of any certification program, such as TEFL/TESOL or a university student teaching p

CAYE is a registered youth charitable organization in Mzuzu, Malawi. Established in 2014, CAYE works in the Northern Region and parts of the Central Region to empower young people, women, and small-scale farmers to improve their livelihoods and contribute to national development. CAYE focuses on yo

Improve Spanish fluency while volunteering in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Participants will be grouped based on their current level of Spanish and will spend 20 hours of lessons per week. With only a maximum of five students per class, the program enables the students to be in a calm and relaxed enviro