US: +1 512-298-5285 | UK: +44 203 239-0003
experience@encounterlatinamerica.com

Change lives in latin america

making an impact

IN LATIN AMERICA

WHY Encounter My way?

We have lived and breathed Latin America over the past decade and all of our projects have been individually hand-picked. With us, you’ll volunteer where your help is needed the most whilst getting a life-changing experience at the same time. Our personal knowledge and deep understanding of each project means that we’ll find you the perfect fit, giving you a placement where you can follow your passions and use your skills.

LOVE

We love changing lives and it is our dream to share our culture and destinations in such a way this has a positive impact on our communities, our travelers and our destinations.

LEARN

We believe that by helping others, being mindful of our surroundings we will learn and contiue to grow as humans and in doing so, we will be part of the change that is needed.

CREATE

We love creating authentic and innovative travel experiences and happiness. Our community, our people and the bridge are building together reminds us that creating happiness is a privilege we all share together.

Experience is not what happens to you, it's what you do with what happens to you.

why  volunteer

Volunteering is a way to travel with real meaning. Affordable, authentic and eye-opening, it helps to build bridges between communities from all across the world. You’ll meet incredibly inspiring people, experience completely new cultures and, little by little, help to make the world a better place. Not only will you be working to educate and empower people from all kinds of communities, you’ll learn a whole lot about yourself at the same time. You’ll visit incredible places, pick up new skills and feel part of something packed with heart. In this sense, volunteering is about learning as much as it is teaching. It connects people all across the planet, building tolerance and understanding between different cultures. That’s what makes it so special.

Everyone is completely different, which is one of the most wonderful things about our world. We’ll help you follow your own path by matching you to a project that reflects your own values and passions. Spend your days playing with kids in the Dream center of Bogota, nurse injured primates back to health in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, help to empower an isolated jungle community in Colombia or lend at hand at an eco-gardens in the Intag Valley in Ecuador. The work can be tough and you may find yourself facing challenges situations, but each one will help you to grow. The rewards that you’ll reap will be worth your effort one million times over. You’ll come home looking at the planet with a new pair of eyes.

What do you want to do?

Learning new skills while travelling or focusing on your passion in a foreign setting, not only makes for a great experience, it also benefits your CV. From community volunteering, working with conservation projects or brushing up on your Spanish, we have selected for you the top experiences in Latin America.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is a way to travel with real meaning. Affordable, authentic and eye-opening, it helps to build bridges between communities from all across the world. You’ll meet incredibly inspiring people, experience completely new cultures and, little by little, help to make the world a better place.

Learn

Being immersed into the culture and our communities, you will Learn Spanish in a fast and fun way. And we have chosen some pretty amazing places to do so, with inspiring teachers, fun activities, wonderful families with whom you will stay.

Experience

What if you wanted to do it all?? Travel to off the beaten track places, volunteer as you go along and pick up Spanish as you go. We have created some wonderful Experience programs for you explore.

experiences we love

Dream Center Bogota

Colombia

A project that gives a second chance to the local community of a marginal neighborhood…
This non-profit is an institution that works to improve the quality of life of the community of the Egypt neighborhood in Bogota; by fighting hunger, ending poverty, generating decent work and reducing inequalities.

Learn more

Turtle Rescue Center

Costa Rica

This non-profit organization is run by volunteers for volunteers, so it needs all the help it can get. Its sole mission is keeping the sea turtles safe and finding a way for the locals and turtles to live together in harmony. Poachers, fishing nets and pollution have led to a serious decline in the turtle population.

Learn more

Wildlife Rescue Center Carribean

Costa Rica
This animal rescue center is a temporary or permanent home for ill, injured, and orphaned animals. With a focus on monkeys, sloths, other mammals, birds and reptiles: the center provides veterinary services, round-the-clock care and comfort to animals that would otherwise be unable to survive in the Caribbean rainforest.
Learn more

Rainforest Conservation

Costa Rica
The biodiversity and the density of different species in Costa Rica are among the highest in the world. This program protects and studies a private reserve of 140 hectares of rainforest. Volunteers and students help with the protection of the rainforest and learn to live in harmony with nature.
Learn more

Wildlife Rescue Center Amazon

Ecuador
A unique experience in the jungle to taking care of injured animals, healing and feeding them until they are ready to return to nature. This project offers a unique opportunity for volunteers to work for and protect many wild animals whilst living in a beautiful part of the Amazon rainforest.
Learn more

Whale Conservation

Ecuador
The Humpback Whales – Ecuador project focuses on knowing the demography, population, behavior, and social grouping of the humpback whales that migrate each year. This is your opportunity to assist in the field, where you will watch the whales, learn from specialists and help and support research.
Learn more

Dream Center Intag

Ecuador
Be inspired by how-to live in harmony with nature and empowerment of women. Your support can make a big impact in yourself and this community! The cooperative of women in was founded with the objective to use the local resources in a sustainable way and to generate an alternative revenue for the families of the community.
Learn more

Spanish in Cartagena

Colombia
Join our Spanish school in the most fairytale like city in Latin America. There are group lessons as well as private lessons or intensive courses. It doesn’t matter what level of Spanish you have, or maybe no level at all, we will make sure you have a fantastic time while learning and make sure you have all the tools to increase your level of fluency.
Learn more

Spanish in Medellin

Colombia
Join our Spanish school in the one of the most innovative and exciting city in Latin America. There are group lessons as well as private lessons or intensive courses. It doesn’t matter what level of Spanish you have, or maybe no level at all, we will make sure you have a fantastic time while learning and make sure you have all the tools to increase your level of fluency.
Learn more

Where do you want to go?

ECUADOR

Galapagos

COSTA RICA

COLOMBIA

IS VOLUNTEERING A
PASSION OF YOURS?

We know our destinations, volunteer programs and language schools by heart. If you dream about experiencing Latin America the real way, helping and learning together and creating a positive impact, we can help you do that!
Be the change, Contact us