Volunteers in Central America have the real chance to help those in need.

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Visit the following organizations offering volunteering opportunities in Central America:

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.

Volunteers for Peace - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries.

VolunteerSouthAmerica.net - Free and Low-Cost volunteer work in South and Central America.

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.

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.

Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School - Rainforest trekking, whitewater rafting, Spanish language study, kayaking, scuba diving, and study abroad for university credit. (San Jose, Costa Rica)

Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people.

Cross-Cultural Solutions - An international volunteer abroad program, with volunteer opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand.

Peacework, International Volunteer Program - Arranges international volunteer service projects around the world for colleges, universities, and service organizations.

Global Crossroad - Offers a variety of volunteering abroad, internship, trekking, adventure and cross-cultural experience to international volunteers in Nepal, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Mongolia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya, Ghana, Tibet.

Cactus Language - Online booking and course search of language courses (including online classes) in the countries where they are spoken with detailed information and prices of hundreds of courses, accommodation (including homestay) and travel options.

Global Volunteers - Sends teams of volunteers abroad to work on short-term development projects worldwide. Coordinates over 150 teams per year. Trip information and contacts for Minnesota non-profit organization.

Asociacion ANAI - A non-profit volunteer organization in Costa Rica: includes list of ecological volunteer conservation projects, ecotours; nature photos.

Amigos de las Americas - Amigos de las Américas creates volunteer opportunities abroad for young people to excel in leadership roles promoting public health, education and community development.

Amistad Institute - San Isidro. Spanish programs with options for activities, volunteers and internships. Also a camp for middle and high school student groups. Includes prices and contact information.

Foundation for Sustainable Development - Offering several different volunteer abroad service projects, a trip to the cloud forest in northern Nicaragua, and a trip to the beach on the Pacific ocean.

Youth International - Information about experiential learning in East Asia or Africa, including intercultural exchange, community service, and home stays.