South America Volunteer Organizations and Programs

There are volunteer programs in most countries in South America, you can volunteer in Brazil and help street children in Rio, help on conservation projects in the Galapagos islands or volunteer in Peru and help communities and wildlife programs. There are also a wide range of environmental and animal volunteer projects in the Amazon region.

Paid work in South America can be found at language schools where you can improve your Spanish and then teach in South America. You can also find internships in countries like Ecuador and Argentina. Living in a foreign speaking country is also a great opportunity to learn a new language too. When volunteering in South America, some travelers choose to stay with a local community and live with host families who provide accommodation. This is where you can enjoy the real South American experience but please know living conditions will probably be basic. You could volunteer with children in South America, helping them learn english, make learning fun, play sports and organise extra curricular activities. There are exciting teaching volunteer opportunities in South America where you can make a real difference to children's lives.