Central America is a popular destination for students wishing to complete volunteer service work abroad.
Visit the following organizations offering student volunteering opportunities in Central America:
Global Vision International (GVI) - Provides over 50 Volunteering opportunities in more than countries including community development projects, teaching English as a foreign language, wildlife rehabilitation programs, marine conservation expeditions and much more. GVI also run a variety of courses to help you with you volunteering experience including language and TEFL courses.
i-to-i International Projects - Provides a variety of volunteer work experiences including teaching English as a foreign language, community development, conservation, construction, and free TEFL training.
Earthwatch Institute - An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
Seeds of Learning - Maintains an active sister school program, pairing classrooms in the United States with sister classes in Nicaragua and El Salvador.
Peacework, International Volunteer Program - Arranges international volunteer service projects around the world for colleges, universities, and service organizations.
ProWorld - Offers profound 2-26 week cultural, service, and academic experiences in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Peruvian Amazon, and the Caribbean coast of Belize.
Casa Alianza - A nonprofit serving homeless children and youth in Central America. Includes information on programs, advocacy and street children.
Cross-Cultural Solutions - An international volunteer abroad program, with volunteer opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand.
Global Volunteer Network - A non profit organization which places volunteers in community projects worldwide.
Amigos de las Americas - Amigos de las Américas creates opportunities for young people to excel in leadership roles promoting public health, education and community development.
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months.
Coral Cay Conservation - Volunteer expeditions that provide resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests.
Cross-Cultural Solutions - An international volunteer abroad program, with volunteer opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand.
