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Volunteer programs in South America

37 opportunities found

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Medical volunteer in Peru: heal lives and explore the Andes!

25h/week Social Work Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Experience Peruvian culture and help children thrive at school

25h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Come help us and enjoy the jungle of Peru!

30h/week Cooking Child Care Arts Social Work
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Quer tornar nosso Centro Cultural um espaço Tecnológico ?

30h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Experience the Peruvian culture while caring for vulnerable kids

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Help disabled children thrive and discover the Peruvian culture

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Support underprivileged kids while immersing in Peruvian culture

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Language & Culture Exchange Mentor: Share & Learn Together

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Puerto Inca, Peru

Help us teach English and enjoy the Amazon Rainforest!

15h/week Social Work Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Experience the Andes culture while caring for Peruvian elders

25h/week Teaching Sports Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Empower young mothers while immersing in the Peruvian culture

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages Child Care Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Social Project Bucaramanga, Colombia

Explore Colombia Sports and Childrens Program

25h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 1 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

NGO Huancayo, Peru

Assist in English classes in a rural school and get a certificate

20h/week Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Santa Terezinha, Brazil

Imersão Cultural na Bahia: Arte, Educação e Comunidade

20h/week Teaching Languages Painting & Decorating Music Arts
From 1 week to 2 months Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Social Project Guarapari, Brazil

Nos ajude a cuidar de um Hostel/Casa Cultural em Guarapari!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Building & Repairing
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Medellín, Colombia

Come join us as a social volunteer in Colombia! :)

20h/week Child Care Arts Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

What are the best places to volunteer in South America?

The spanish and portuguese-speaking portion of the Americas, South America is a great place to awaken your backpacker spirit and get to know local communities. There’s a range of possibilities for a volunteer in South America. You can help an orphanage in Ecuador, teach English to the Quechua people in Peru, or help run an social project in Bolivia. These are just examples of how much you can contribute to actual change in the world by becoming a volunteer in South America!

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Is South America a good destination for a gap year?

South America is a great destination for a gap year because it’s rich in experiences and generally not expensive. A great way to save money on your gap year is to volunteer in South America, so you can get free accommodation in exchange for your help. Speak to the locals and learn spanish while understanding the accents from each country! You can also get to know the rainforests in Brazil, Ecuador or Colombia... And why not visit Machu Picchu in Peru, one of South America’s most famous destinations?

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How to volunteer in South America with Worldpackers?

You can find free accommodation in South America in exchange for help in a project to fight deforestation, a school or an NGO in South America. Start by filling out your profile at the Worldpackers website or app, and get ready to live an unforgettable adventure! Don’t forget to list your skills and preferences, add some photos to your profile and communicate with hosts. You can check opportunities on our host list and apply by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide
Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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