Volunteer Latin America

uVolunteer has countless volunteer opportunities in Central and South America. Costa Rica and Nicaragua in Central America and in South America; Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. We cater to the vast interests of all types of volunteers. Our programs include teaching, child care, community development, and environmental and animal conservation. Whether you want a chance to improve your skills or develop new ones uVolunteer has something for everyone.

While volunteering in Latin America learn Spanish and practice speaking with the natives. Enclosed by the Pacific and Caribbean oceans there are numerous beaches and aquatic activities to enjoy. Not to mention some of the best surfing destinations in the world. Watch active volcanoes erupt, zip-line through the canopy, tour the national parks, museums, visit the ruins in Machu Picchu, visit the glaciers in Patagonia and more. With uVolunteer Latin America there is always something to do.

Our Volunteer Latin America Project Listings

Volunteer in a Community Education Project in Costa Rica

This is an after school project which aims to provide the underprivileged children of this area the confidence and the ability to enjoy learning. Starting from: 1 Week for $710

Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica

Teaching projects in Costa Rica help the community develop by sending volunteers to help teach English to children and adults. You will assist the teacher with the practical uses of the English language. If you’re experienced and confident you will have the chance to be the sole teacher in the classroom. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Childrens Home/Orphanage in Costa Rica

During your project in Costa Rica, you will be assisting the staff at a Children’s Home/ Orphanage by helping develop the underprivileged children academically and emotionally. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1130

Volunteer in Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica

During your Turtle Conservation project in Costa Rica, you will be helping an endangered species of turtles flourish by protecting the nests from all predators. You will also construct and maintain the hatcheries. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in Building and Constructing Homes in Costa Rica

As a volunteer in Costa Rica, you will be assisting the rural local community development of San Ramon with repairing, building and renovating homes and community buildings. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in Animal Conservation in Argentina

While volunteering in Argentina, you will be working with the local community to protect and conserve endangered animals, wildlife and their surrounding environment. There is a growing number of animals so volunteers are needed to help watch over the conservation. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1280

Volunteer in a Youth Center in Nicaragua

While volunteering, you will help the emerging Youth Center of Granada give academic support to the younger generation of Nicaragua. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in an Orphanage for Girls in Nicaragua

Volunteers will be working with nuns in Granada, Nicaragua to help girls who are orphaned and in need of psychological and spiritual healing. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Rehabilitation Center in Nicaragua

Volunteers will be working in a shelter house that is dedicated to providing treatment to affected people, particularly young people, by drug abuse.Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995

Volunteer Teaching English in Peru

The purpose of the project is for volunteers to become involved in the development of two low resourced schools in Peru. As a volunteer, you will act as a role model while assisting and teaching activities to the children. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $810

Volunteer Teaching English in Bolivia

As a volunteer on this project, you will be assisting local English teachers teach English to children of low income schools and an Orphanage. If you are an experienced teacher or confident enough, you can lead your own classes.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer Sports Coaching in Bolivia

While volunteering on this project, you will organize sports activities, games and competitions to get the children of Bolivia actively engaged in physical activities. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Special Needs Center in Bolivia

You will be assisting the teachers and staff of 3 Special Needs Centers in Santa Cruz. If you have a background in working with children with special needs, you can dedicate your time towards working directly with children and collaborating with local professionals.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer Teaching Sports and Physical Education in Costa Rica

While volunteering on this project, you will organize sports activities, games and competitions in a low-income school, to get the children of Costa Rica actively engaged in physical activities. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1130

Volunteer in Animal Conservation in Costa Rica

While volunteering with an environmental conservation project, you will be helping the animal and wildlife of Costa Rica prosper. You will help educate the locals and tourists about the Environmental issue that is prevalent in San Jose.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Daycare Center in Argentina

As you volunteer in Argentina, you will be helping the staff of the daycare provide adequate child care service by giving academic and emotional support to all the children. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1280

Volunteer in Rural Sustainable Development in Nicaragua

While volunteering here you will be involved in a number of different activities. You will help with all of the cooperatives needs, help with the children’s homework and become involved in helping out at the farm. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in an Occupational and Physiotherapy Clinic in Nicaragua

You will be working with the group to rehabilitate disabled people. With the help of volunteers you will lessen their problems and prevent further disabilities.Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995

Volunteer in the Shelter for Girls in Peru

The purpose of this project is to provide community development assistance to the Shelter for Girls in Cusco. While onsite, volunteers will provide training to the girls in computers, English, and other areas of education through workshops. Volunteers will also act as role models and a support system to the girls. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $810

Volunteer Teaching Physical Education in Peru

This program is ideal for volunteers who want to teach physical education, but are also interested in becoming involved in program and community development. This project is specifically designed to give volunteers, who have a background and/or passion in sports education, the unique opportunity to help construct and run a program for a low-resourced community in Peru.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $810

Volunteer in an Children's Home/Orphanage in Bolivia

Volunteers will aid in the development of the children in the orphanage/children's home by providing one-on-one interaction. You will be giving the children the undivided attention they need, and the chance to have a role model. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer and Study Spanish in Costa Rica

The language school in San José gives volunteers the opportunity to learn Spanish or advance their knowledge before beginning the project. This school is perfect for every level; advanced students or for beginners.Starting from: 1 Week for $450

Volunteer Teaching English in Argentina

Teaching English projects in Argentina help develop the local community by sending volunteers to teach English language skills to children. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1280

Volunteer and Learn and Study Spanish in Argentina

The Language school in Cordoba gives volunteers the opportunity to learn Spanish or advance their knowledge during their project. This school is perfect for every level; advanced students or for beginners.Starting from: 1 Week for $365

Volunteer in the Group for Women in Nicaragua

The main objective of the group is to provide services to women related to health, personal development, and social issues.The group strongly believes that individuals should not be discriminated against by any party for their sex, race, religion, ethnic group, or political affiliation. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995

Volunteer and learn and Study Spanish in Nicaragua

The language school in Granada gives volunteers the opportunity to learn Spanish or advance their knowledge during their project. This school is perfect for every level; advanced students through to beginners.Starting from: 1 Week for $295

Volunteer in the Orphanage for Boys in Peru

The goal of this project is to provide assistance to the Orphanage for Boys in Cusco. Volunteers act as role models, help the children with their homework, lead recreational activities, aid in meal preparation, and assist the staff members.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $810

Volunteer and Learn and Study Spanish in Peru

The language school in Cusco gives volunteers the opportunity to learn Spanish or advance their knowledge during their project. This school is perfect for every level; advanced students through to beginners.Starting from: 1 Week for $355

Volunteer in a Sustainable Farm in Bolivia

While volunteering in an environmental conservation project, you will be helping the animals and wildlife of Bolivia prosper by promoting environmental conservation in one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer with Media and Arts in Bolivia

For the Media and Arts project in Bolivia, uVolunteer offers two different placements. Depending on your background and interests, you may be placed in either the Museum of Contemporary Arts or the Institute for Audiovisual Learning. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in Animal Conservation - Zoo in Bolivia

This project is based in a zoo located in Santa Cruz and is suited for volunteers interested in Bolivian animal species diversity and/or interested in working with animal conservation. The main purpose of the zoo is the protection and conservation of wild fauna and run studies and investigations in order to increase the life expectancy of wild animals. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer to Work in a Special Needs School in Costa Rica

While volunteering on this project, you will be helping the staff in the school give the students of the school one-on-one interaction to help further their development.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in the Daycare Center in Costa Rica

You will be volunteering at a daycare service sponsored by the government of Costa Rica. The daycare helps the low-income families of San Ramón by providing a safe and clean environment, where their children can eat and play while parents are working. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in Environmental Conservation in Costa Rica

While volunteering in Costa Rica, you will help promote the conservation of the forest, water, land, biodiversity and other resources and associate them with the Occidental region of the Central Valley. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer to Teach in a Bilingual Nursery in Costa Rica

While volunteering with the bilingual child care school in Costa Rica, you will better the lives of underprivileged children of all ages. You will help with various classroom activities. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $997

Volunteer in the National Parks and Reserves of Costa Rica

While working inside one of Costa Rica’s 25 National Parks, you will help to conserve the endangered habitats that are affected by tourism. You will enjoy these parks not only as a tourist but more importantly as a part of the ongoing process of maintaining these special habitats.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Gender Equality Project in Argentina

During your Gender Equality Project, you will be educating the local community about women’s rights, and promoting the empowerment of women in Argentina.Starting from: 4 Weeks for $1280

Volunteer in the Penitentiary Center in Nicaragua

Whilst volunteering in the Penitentiary Center volunteers will mentor, teach, encourage, and demonstrate to prisoners that their lives can change for the better.Starting from: 2 Weeks for $850

Volunteer in a Low Income Preschool Nicaragua

Volunteers will be working with a Preschool which was founded to provide schooling to children living in one of the most underprivileged neighborhoods in Nicaragua. Starting from: 4 Weeks for $995

Volunteer in Animal and Environmental Conservation in Peru

While volunteering in Peru, you will help preserve various species of flora and fauna at risk of extinction, and protect the threatened ecosystems, wetlands, and migratory birds. Starting from: 2 Weeks for $810