Volunteer Trips in South America
Nothing can describe that feeling of helping out a community or doing your part overseas to help rescue wildlife. With 11 volunteer programs in South America lasting from 7 days to 22 days, you're sure to find a volunteer trip abroad for you.
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11 Volunteer programs in South America
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- Childcare Volunteer Program in Cusco
- Bolivia Cultural Program
- Signature: Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest & Andean Highlands National Geographic
- One Week in Ecuador
- Best of South America with Amazon Cruise 2026 - Santiago to Iquitos, 2027/28 - Rio de Janeiro to Iquitos (2028)
- Galapagos Islands - Islands of Discovery
- Galapagos Experience Volunteering & Travel 3 Weeks
- Galapagos Experience: Volunteer & Travel 2 weeks
- Peru – Children of the Andes
- Galápagos Experience: Volunteer & Travel 10 days
Duration 14 days Destinations Cusco Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator PVTravels From
- US$450
Duration 14 days Destinations El Alto, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Colchani, Uyuni Salt Flat, San Juan, Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, Salar de ChiguanaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Baboo Travel From
- US$2,594
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Yasuni National Park, Otavalo Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From
- US$8,599
Duration 7 days Destinations Quito, Ruminahui Volcano, Papallacta, Banos, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi Volcano Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Baboo Travel From
- US$1,939
Duration 22 days Destinations Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$22,203+$3,108 upfront costs
Duration 10 days Destinations Quito, Baltra Island, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, Seymour Norte, Daphne Island Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Discover Corps From
- US$5,995
No departure dates availableDuration 22 days Destinations Quito, Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora, Santa Fé Island, San Cristóbal Island, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Isabela Island, Las Tintoreras Islet Age Range Ages 18-59 Operated in English, Spanish Operator Lead Adventures
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