VOLUNTEER LATIN AMERICA

This project in Costa Rica is looking for like-minded animal lovers to help with animal care, gardening, walking the dogs, and many other tasks. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in a stunning location, surrounded by lush cloud forest, in close proximity to Arenal Volcano. If you have ever wondered what it is like to frolic with hundreds of dogs please contact us via email for link to short video on YouTube. In exchange for their help volunteers receive free accommodation, 3 meals per day (vegan/vegetarian) and laundry service. Please visit the projects section of our website for further information.

This bush camp and campsite is located in a relatively undiscovered part of a large national park. The project is looking for volunteers to help with construction work and general camp activities. Volunteers should have an interest in wildlife and environmental protection. The game viewing in the park is good with all large cats present and a large number of antelope species. There are no fences in the park so the camp is open to wildlife. Free-time activities include boating, fishing, relaxing, visiting the city of Lusaka or going farther afield (e.g. Victoria Falls). Volunteers receive free accommodation and 3 meals per day. A full project description is given on our website.

This project is seeking field assistants to assist with a cobra spatial-ecology project. The primary task is radio tracking Monocled and Indochinese Spitting Cobras within and around the Sakaerat Biosphere Reserve. Other duties will include writing weekly summaries and assisting with data processing, building, checking and maintaining drift fences and traps for live capture. An excellent opportunity to volunteer with a dynamic team of researchers and gain practical field work experience with tropical reptiles. Field assistants receive free accommodation and food (buffet style). To apply, visit our website and click on the logo of the project.

This project is looking for female volunteers to help the girls improve their level of education and language skills, and gain a broader perspective of the world. Volunteers receive free accommodation and food plus other benefits. A full project description is provided on the V4A website.

This project is looking for volunteers interested in studying wildlife-habitat relationships in the mountains and rainforest. Volunteers will help collect data via remote cameras and vegetation sampling. This is a great opportunity to build your CV by gaining work experience, while having fun and contributing to the conservation of rare species. Prior field experience is desirable but not necessary. Volunteers receive free accommodation and in-country transportation to and from the airport and the study site. You can view full project information, including web address and contact details, on the voluntary work section of our website.

This project is looking for volunteers to conduct biological field research: Andean bear monitoring; research on the critically endangered yellow-tailed woolly monkey; the Andean night monkey, ornithology studies; etc. This is a great opportunity for students seeking field experience before applying to graduate school, undergraduate students conducting research projects, or simply those who wish to experience another culture while helping both the environment and the local community. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn Spanish and are welcome to help teach English to the local community. The project costs US$350 per month which includes accommodation, three meals per day, salary for one guide, and program fee.

This conservation expedition organisation is looking for someone to manage and run its camp. This is an excellent opportunity to live in true African wilderness, full of wildlife, gain unique work experience, and have lots of fun. Free accommodation, food, airport transfers and other benefits. Find out more on the Volunteer Jobs section of our website.

The project is looking for volunteer help with promotion work, basic bike maintenance and motorcycle guiding. Volunteers receive free accommodation. You can view further information on the VLA website.

This project provides support for women who are involved in the sex industry in Pattaya, Thailand. Volunteers are needed to help the women to find their dignity again and build true relationships through teaching English. Volunteers receive free accommodation and two meals per day. If you have any questions or want to apply please contact the project directly. This project is featured on page one of the Volunteer Thailand web pages.

This rural brick enterprise is looking for an experienced bricklayer/site manager to train local workers in the skills of efficient bricklaying. Free air ticket, accommodation and food.