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Help children in Ecuador acquire the skills and knowledge they need to secure a job. Work with other volunteers to develop lesson plans, then give your own lessons in English, sports or the arts. |
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Take part in a highly rewarding project deep in the Peruvian rainforest. Help collect and incubate turtle eggs and release the hatchlings back into the wild. A truly hands-on, back-to-nature experience. |
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Get up close to jaguars, parrots and other wildlife. The creatures have been held captive, but will hopefully be returned to the wild. Help nurse them back to health and educate the public about the centre’s work. |
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Play a vital role in rehabilitating wild animals that have been maltreated. Get involved in their daily care, feed them, monitor their behaviour and make sure their enclosures are clean. |
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Ideal for anyone interested wildlife. Work in one of three centres, caring for animals such as lions, monkeys and many others. Feed them, keep their enclosures clean, build new facilities and help educate the local community. |
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Learn one of the most melodic languages in the world, through fun, friendly lessons. Small classes, cultural activities and modern teaching methods make for rapid progress. Ideal if you plan to travel or do a project in South America. |
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Discover why so many people love Bolivia. Take Spanish lessons and learn to salsa, do some valuable volunteer work with children or animals, visit the highest city in the world, meet the indigenous Tacana people and lots more. |
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Make life a little brighter for orphans in Bolivia. Organise dancing, music, painting and sports classes, help cook and feed them – but most of all, give them the love and attention many miss out on. |
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Learn enough Spanish to chat with the locals, travel around South America and make your ideas understood on a volunteer programme. Cultural activities and excursions will help you get the most out of your stay. |
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Give orphans and vulnerable children the chance of a better future. Work at a centre and help them learn vital skills such as English, manual labour and sports – essential if they don’t go onto university. |
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Master the basics of rock climbing above a truly spectacular city. Learn the ropes (!), and in your free time, relax on the beach or explore Rio de Janeiro’s many other attractions. |
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Give vulnerable children a better quality of life by teaching English, football and other subjects. You’ll assist with homework, build up their confidence and help them to a brighter future. |
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Study two martial art forms: jiu-jitsu and capoeira. Take lessons with locals, practise the techniques and learn about the history behind the art. You’ll find out why size doesn’t count when it comes to jiu-jitsu…! |
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Work on the largest freshwater wetland in the world. Track and capture peccaries, observe behaviour, collect data and carry out censuses. Keep an eye out for giant river otters, jaguars and much, much more! |
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Learn Portuguese and make visiting Brazil a more involved experience. Small, classes, innovative teaching methods, cultural activities and accommodation with a local family make learning quick and enjoyable. |
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Get involved with efforts to help blind people lead normal lives. Accompany residents on daily errands and leisure activities, type up materials and promote the project work. A challenging but very rewarding programme. |
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Put your love of tennis to a worthwhile cause and coach underprivileged children. Help out with sessions, organise your own classes and competitions, umpire in the community – you’ll be amazed by what sport can do. |
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Light up the lives of children and adults from a poor part of Argentina. Play with the younger ones and assist with their workshops, and help women develop the skills to become self-sufficient. |
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Learn Spanish from native speakers in fun and friendly classes. Small classes, experienced teachers and lots of conversation practice will have you chatting in no time. Very useful for travelling or volunteering in Latin America. |
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Help families break the poverty circle by teaching English, mentoring children, organising leisure activities and helping with the running of the day care centre. Your efforts will help them towards employment in the future. |
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See a stunning country from all angles. Trek through national parks, take a Spanish language course, go white water rafting, meet local craftspeople, climb a (safe!) volcano, help with a community project – and relax on the beach! |
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Get involved with all aspects of orphanages and homes. Teach English and other lessons, run arts and sports activities and help the staff feed, bathe and take care of the children. Most importantly, make them smile. |
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Channel your creative energy into community centres and make a huge difference to their users. Whether you make puppets, play Simon Says or organise a sports day, you’ll make a valuable contribution. |
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Continue successful efforts to stop the decline in turtle numbers. Take part in beach patrols, tag flippers, escort baby turtles to the beach, collect eggs to be put in the hatchery and litter-pick the beach. |
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Work with some unusual but very friendly creatures at a wildlife society. It’s a hands-on experience, which allows you to feed and exercise baby sloths, monitor eating habits, help with specialist care and more.
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Study two of the best bits of Costa Rica! Get to grips with the language in the mornings and practise salsa, merengue, reggae, the cha-cha-cha and others in the afternoons. Classes are fun and friendly. |
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Learn Spanish with students from across the world. Classes are small and friendly and the teachers are qualified native speakers. Cultural activities and home-stays mean plenty of chances to practise. |
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Sports Coaching – Football – Volleyball - Basketball
Work as a PE teacher in a village school. Help out with lessons and take your own, organise competitions and give advice on keeping healthy. Football, volleyball and basketball are all popular with the children. |
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A chance to try some new sports. Learn to surf and kite surf, go white water rafting and take a forest canopy tour. A sunset cruise and Spanish lessons make for the perfect short adventure! |
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Get involved in all aspects of a centre dedicated to reintroducing animals to the wild. Feed the animals, assist the vet, construct trails and help with visitors. A worthwhile project in a beautiful setting. |
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