Volunteering in Latin America
South and Central America has a great mix of history, culture, nightlife and variety, making it an ideal location to volunteer abroad or to take part in an adventure travel vacation.
In Costa Rica, Frontier conservation volunteers on our Costa Rica Big Cats, Primate and Turtle Conservation project can help with conservation and survey work with some of the world’s most iconic animals. We also offer a variety of teaching and language courses, allowing volunteers to improve their Spanish while earning their TEFL certificate teaching English to local kids.
Our Central America Ethical Adventure Trail is a group trek taking in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, visiting many of these countries’ most amazing locations and unique activities, while also offering the chance to take a volunteering placement as part of the trip. With a similar agenda, our South America Ethical Adventure Trail visits Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.
Community and welfare placements are also available, including the Venezuela Healthcare project - a medical volunteering program at a local health clinic – and the Bolivia Child Refuge project.
To find out more about adventure travel and volunteering in Latin America, click on “Apply Now”, fill out the online application form and a volunteer adviser will call you back to help find the perfect project for you.
Have a look at our volunteer programs in South and Central America and find the one for you:
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Contribute to vital conservation research in one of the most ecologically diverse locations on the planet.
latest review ..."What more could you dream of having sun kissed beaches a 10 minute walk away, monkeys swinging fr..."
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The Americas
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CBP
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An unforgettable adventure through Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, amongst Mayan ruins and the azure waters off the coast, with a teaching or conservation project.
latest review ..."My 6 weeks on the frontier trail were amazing. It's my first trip to central america and havi..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
10 weeks
Project Code:
CAX
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Dive in some of the most pristine and renowned marine sites in the world, helping further the research and protection of these pristine ecosystems in Belize.
latest review ..."I'd never done anything like this before , so was nervous of the unknown but this was hands d..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
BZM
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Carry out groundbreaking survey work in Costa Rica's remote habitats and help combat the effects of climate change as you track and conserve some of the country’s most mysterious creatures.
latest review ..."The project is a great place for non-scientists as well as people with a scientific background. I..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Discount
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CCL
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Enjoy the white sands, blue waters and relaxed Caribbean atmosphere of Belize while making a valuable contribution to the protection of this rare and elusive species and their under threat habitats.
latest review ..."My name is Natalie, I have traveled to Caye Caulker, Belize from Ontario, Canada. I have come her..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Group
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
BMT
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Join this project and help carry out ground-breaking survey work, explore Costa Rica's amazing remote habitats and help combat the effects of global warming and habitat loss.
latest review ..."Overall I’ve had a fantastic 10 weeks on camp: great people and the country is absolutely s..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CRM
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Discover, monitor and assess the huge variety of Costa Rica's exotic and rare species as you trek through the Osa Peninsula on a wildlife conservation Internship.
latest review ..."Words can't describe how good this experience was but I'll give it a go! From the second..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Internship
Duration:
2 Months
Project Code:
CCLNI
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On Frontier's Sea Turtle conservation programme, you'll carry out critical surveys that are being used to determine the health of sea turtle populations onnearby beaches.
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CRS
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Teach English and support local community projects whilst fully immersing yourself in the lives and colourful culture of Costa Rica's friendly, welcoming people.
latest review ..."Have had a fantastic time on the teaching project based at the Frontier camp in Carate! Had an am..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
TEFL
Duration:
1 week +
Project Code:
CJT
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Participate in our Women’s Empowerment Project whilst living in the surroundings of beautiful Costa Rica
latest review ..." I really wanted to work for a social project and mainly with the community so I went to Cos..."
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Region:
The Americas
Activity:
Group
Duration:
minimum 1
Project Code:
WCR
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