Volunteer Programs in South America
415 Volunteer Programs in South America
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...
See All 37 ProgramsMAXIMO NIVEL
Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guate...
See All 8 ProgramsGoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...
See All 17 ProgramsKaya Responsible Travel
This project is perfect for those interested in environmental sci...
See All 9 ProgramsImpact Gap Year
Visit three different continents in a single program, traversing ...
See All 2 ProgramsIntercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)
Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to as...
See All 6 ProgramsInternational Medical Aid (IMA)
IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare ...
See All 7 ProgramsRoots Interns
Prepare to go on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that encourages you...
See All 26 ProgramsGapforce
Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries—Peru and Ecuad...
All Hands and Hearts
All Hands and Hearts provides community-inspired, volunteer-power...
Bucara Voluntours
Bucara Voluntours offers a meaningful way to connect with communi...
Mente Argentina
Mente Argentina's International Volunteer Program in Buenos Aires...
See All 7 ProgramsLET´S GO VOLUNTEER
We need your help! Join Let’s Go Volunteer in the beautiful commu...
Projects Abroad
Have a meaningful spring break with Projects Abroad by volunteeri...
See All 25 ProgramsLove Volunteers
This incredible environmental project places volunteers in the ma...
See All 6 ProgramsVolunteer World
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...
See All 15 ProgramsIPBio- Biodiversity Research Institute
We are a non-governmental, non-profit organization that develops ...
See All 10 ProgramsGVI
As a developing country, Peru has a great need for support in com...
See All 2 ProgramsWorld Endeavors
Ecuador's vibrant culture, dense rainforests, breathtaking Andean...
See All 2 ProgramsConnect-123 Internship Programs
Looking for an international internship that will set you apart—a...
See All 4 ProgramsEco Caminhos
Eco Caminhos is a sustainable eco farm that follows the principle...
See All 9 ProgramsGlobalteer
Volunteer at a dog rescue center in the magnificent city of Cusco...
See All 7 ProgramsKiya Survivors
'Quilla', pronounced 'Kiya', is the Quechuan word for moon—the sy...
Child Family Health International
Visit Tarija, a tranquil city in southern Bolivia of about 200,00...
See All 5 ProgramsEl Terreno
Join this hands-on, personalized internship and help low-income i...
See All 18 ProgramsWorldStrides
Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the west coast of the Pa...
See All 3 ProgramsTravel For Teens
Peru Service is one of our most spectacular trips for teens finis...
See All 4 ProgramsRustic Pathways
Stand in the shadows of the majestic Andes mountains, connect wit...
See All 2 ProgramsAIFS Abroad
Spend a semester or academic year in the charismatic, sophisticat...
GoBeyond Student Travel
Volunteer to help impoverished women and their children in Peru w...
See All 2 ProgramsArcos Journeys Abroad
Discover the wonders of the "Paris of South America" while suppor...
See All 2 ProgramsARCC Programs
Embark on a transformative 19-day service-learning program in Ecu...
See All 2 ProgramsMondify
Travel to Córdoba, Argentina, and join our Human Rights Internshi...
See All 9 ProgramsFutureSense Foundation
Length: 4-6 months | Intakes: January 2026 Join the Global Leade...
Avalon Farm
Imagine staying on a coffee farm, surrounded by amazing views and...
World Unite!
Our program offers a unique opportunity to contribute to food sec...
Freepackers
Contribute to social missions in the fishing village of La Boquil...
Putney Student Travel
Explore Ecuador’s diverse ecology and cultures in the Andean high...
See All 3 ProgramsBroadreach
Track a tapir and Andean bears in a cloud forest. Study primates ...
Institute for Global Studies
Pursuing a career in the hospitality industry? Take that crucial ...
See All 9 ProgramsThe National Registration Center for Study Abroad
The National Registration Center for Study Abroad offers a Spanis...
See All 9 ProgramsPacific Discovery
Discover the soul of South America on a 10-week journey through P...
Global Impact Homes
Join a life-changing Volunteer Build Week with Global Impact Home...
Involvement Volunteers International
Argentina is known for its stunning diversity of mountains, viney...
See All 5 ProgramsCultural Homestay International
Visit colorful Argentina! CHI helps realize your dream travel, a...
United Planet
Peru is one of United Planet’s most popular volunteer destination...
See All 5 ProgramsVive Peru
Apply medical theories you have learned in school and gain hands-...
See All 5 ProgramsBright Light Volunteers
Learn, serve, and lead with Bright Light Volunteers in a country ...
Operation Wallacea
The Opwall Peru project is based in the Pacaya Samiria National R...
Volunteers For Peace
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a ...
Global Citizen Adventure Corps
Immerse yourself in authentic Afro-Brazilian culture with our ext...
See All 3 ProgramsVISIONS Service Adventures
Our homebase in the Sacred Valley of the Inca has welcomed VISION...
Volunteering Journeys
Sign-up for our medical volunteering programs abroad if you are a...
See All 5 ProgramsONG Semillas Life
We are looking for volunteers and interns with creative teaching ...
Road2Argentina
Volunteering through Road2Argentina allows you to be more than a ...
Oyster Worldwide
Ecuador is one of South America’s greatest undiscovered countries...
Cabildo Verde
Join a 2-week volunteer program at our animal refuge, nestled in ...
Exchange do Bem
The Jaguar Project, located in Campina Grande do Sul (Brazil), ai...
The Fuller Center for Housing
Peru is a country where 44 percent of its people live below the p...
Voluntario Global
This Community Soup Kitchen is located in Villa 21, a large and u...
See All 7 ProgramsGlobe Aware
Volunteer abroad in Cusco, the enchanting ‘belly button’ of the I...
See All 2 ProgramsELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs
Looking to volunteer abroad with underprivileged children? If so,...
See All 41 ProgramsMinga House Foundation
Programa Simon is a part of Fundación Camino de Vida, a foundatio...
See All 7 ProgramsA Broader View Volunteers Corp
Volunteer in Peru with A Broader View Volunteers, a highly rated ...
See All 2 ProgramsNatucate
Do you want to contribute to the research of the Amazon rainfores...
See All 3 ProgramsGlobal Works
Experience the remarkable beauty and vibrant culture of Ecuador d...
See All 2 ProgramsAmazon Shelter
As a volunteer at Amazon Shelter, you’ll be immersed in every par...
Otra Cosa Network
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to ...
See All 8 ProgramsLa Isla De Los Monos
La Isla de los Monos is a sanctuary and rescue center located 30 ...
Colitas Con Canas
Colitas Con Canas, located in Ahunamarca above Urubamba in Peru's...
Volunteer with Animals in Peru
Looking for a volunteer adventure that combines animal care with ...
Trek Relief
Embark on a 12-day journey through Chilean Patagonia from March 1...
Kagumu Adventures
Fall in love with a country brimming with passion, flair, color, ...
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE UK)
Volunteering with ICYE UK is a transformational experience with r...
Volungo Abroad
Catch Waves and Protect Ecuador’s Coastline Combine your love fo...
See All 2 ProgramsCortijo La Herradura
Cortijo la Herradura is a Ranch located in Uruguay, South America...
NPH USA
Do you love children? Are you interested in serving in Latin Amer...
Earthwatch Institute
Join Earthwatch's Amazon Riverboat Exploration and experience the...
MEDLIFE
Classic Service Learning Trips (SLTs) are week-long, immersive ed...
See All 4 ProgramsCeiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation
The Ceiba Foundation offers a variety of internships in conservat...
Inotawa
Inotawa Expeditions invites passionate, nature-minded individuals...
Sustainable Bolivia
Volunteer with Sustainable Bolivia and play a crucial role in sev...
See All 2 ProgramsKawsay Center Peru
Kawsay is a biological station located in the Peruvian Amazon, cl...
Developing World Connections
Developing World Connections (DWC) invites you to join one of our...
Río Muchacho Farm and Ecolodge
Immerse yourself in sustainable living and community at Río Mucha...
Panthera Sanctuary
Tucked away in the Amazon Rainforest of Southeast Peru, the prote...
INLEXCA
The childcare program is perfect for patient and affectionate vol...
See All 2 ProgramsWorkingAbroad Projects
Volunteer in some of the most remote and magnificent parts of the...
See All 2 ProgramsYouth For Understanding (YFU)
YFU volunteers in Ecuador have the opportunity to give back to th...
See All 2 ProgramsVenezuela sin Límites
Venezuela Sin Límites empowers volunteers to create meaningful so...
La Casa de Adobe offers a life-changing volunteer opportunity in ...
A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in South America
Locations
Almost all the nations of South America offer multiple opportunities to volunteer abroad, including those not listed below, however the following tend to have the most prevalent and wide-ranging program options.
Peru – Located on the northwest coast of the continent, Peru is bordered by five countries and home to Incan ruins, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca. Its chief industries are mining, manufacturing, fishing, and agriculture. Volunteer work in Peru is common in urban centers like Lima and Cusco, with volunteer opportunities in education, medicine and community development, or choose a more rural experience volunteering with indigenous peoples high in the Andes. With several National Parks, Peru is also a great place to help volunteer in conservation and wildlife.
Argentina – This country makes up the southeast tip of the Americas, home to world-renowned regions like Chaco and Patagonia. Cities like Buenos Aires and Cordoba offer many volunteer programs in community development, medicine, working with at-risk youth, the homeless, orphans, and the elderly. Volunteers can also find opportunities for volunteer work in conservation, farming and agriculture, and ecotourism.
Brazil – As the region’s largest country in terms of population, metropolises like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo struggle with inner city poverty and have a high need for volunteer projects focused on community development, education, and construction and renovation. These large cultural centers offer more volunteer opportunities in the arts too, like music, dance, and photography. Outside the cities, in the vast Amazon basin, are some of the best volunteer programs in Brazil, specifically in conservation and wildlife biology.
Chile – This long strip of land on the southwestern coast of the continent is full of National Parks and volunteer opportunities in agriculture, sustainable living, ecotourism, summer camps, and trail maintenance. With such a long coastline, Chile is a particularly great location for marine conservation and biology. Popular cities for volunteering in Chile include Santiago, Vina del Mar, and La Serena.
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