LAMA La Misión, Ica, Perú – Help Bring Hope, Love and Support to Peru
LAMA La Misión background – In August of 2007, an 8.0 earthquake did severe damage to the Ica Region of Perú, specifically the two provinces of Pisco and Ica (both within Region of Ica). A major reason that this earthquake was so destructive was not only its intensity, but also where it hit. Much of […]
Volunteer PERU – Social and Conservation programs
Although in recent years Peru has benefited from a rise in tourism offer some economic relief, millions of Peruvians live below the poverty line. More than half of the country’s people struggle to survive, close to one fourth of the population live in extreme poverty. The children are the hardest hit with many living and […]
Volunteer Ecuador Quito 24 Social & Conservation programs
For such a small country, Ecuador has a lot to offer a traveler, stunning landscapes. The country is divided into four distinct regions; the Amazon, the Highlands, the Coast, and the Galápagos Islands. Volunteer projects are available in Quito from Day Care Centers, Elderly Welfare, Hippo-therapy and a range of health care program, in the […]
Volunteer Mission Chile La Serena: Orphanage, Senior Care Center, Teaching English
Chile’s striking natural wonders, its rich cultural history, friendly people and stable government make it an ideal place to visit and volunteer! Although Chile boasts one of the most stable economies in South America, Chile suffers from one of the most uneven distributions of wealth in the world. There are estimates that almost 60% of […]
Volunteer Ecuador Conservation / Animal Welfare Galapagos Program
Conservation / Animal Welfare Galapagos This project is based on Isabela Island, the largest of the islands of the Galapagos. Here volunteers have the opportunity to support the conservation efforts and land turtle support projects on Isabela Island. Current research is focused on ensuring that ecosystem restoration proceeds towards a more pristine condition – this […]
Mission Peru Cusco Social Welfare/Teaching/Seniors/medical/language immersion
Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, sounds, and tastes of Peru. Volunteering in Peru is a way to totally immerse yourself in Spanish culture. This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a foreign language and discover that one person really can […]
Short-term Missions in Brazil, Ecuador or Paraguay
Action International Ministries (ACTION) has “boots on the ground” in 25 countries on four continents. In South America we have missionaries and ministry centers open to receiving short-term and long-term workers in Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Paraguay for people even if they have no or minimal Spanish or Portuguese language skills. For those […]