My Family and I Want to Volunteer in a Safe Latin American Country. Any Tips?

I do have to agree, Panamanians and Nicaraguans love baseball. But here in Costa Rica, kids are very open to learning new things and are certainly *very* open to meeting new people—especially people who are willing to take time out of their lives and come to volunteer.

I run a non-profit volunteer organization and we had a family take an RV down from Canada recently. At first when they told me they were going to do that, I thought they were out of their minds. But they had an absolutely amazing time.

They saw beautiful (and shocking) things along the way and really enjoyed themselves. But what they say they most benefited from was the opportunity to slow down and to get to really know the people, the cultures and truly experience what they were seeing instead of having a sort of drive-by or really, fly-through, vacation.

No doubt you’ll have a great time no matter where you end up. Central America is a wonderful place. I also agree with Rolf when he says not to worry about the politics. Just enjoy the ride.

If baseball is important, Costa Rica and Panama are good destinations but they are crowded with Americans, both tourists and expats.

If you want to go further south, where seasons are reversed, forget baseball and immerser yourself in futbol, where Spanish is nearly pure, live in a very advanced society (think healthcare for everyone) with a booming economy and low crime, look at Chile. Santiago comes with European living at bargain prices, with majestic mountains, great seafood, produce, wines (check your local store), national parks and little population once you get out of the big city.
I also like Buenos Aires and Argentina, although it is very flat for hundreds of kilometers until you reach the foot of the Andes, for the same reason as Chile but the economic and political situations in Argentina are a little more unpredictable.

And forget Nicaragua. It is becoming a little Colombia.

Hi, I would recommend Belize for english speaking volunteer. Not the capital Belize city, which is not so safe, but some other places in the rural area or smaller cities. Like in Toledo district in south, there is need for volunteers in the maya villages. There is school called Tumul K’in center of learning for example.

Nicaragua is a great place for voluntourism. My co-author and I list many opportunities in our books (Living Abroad in Nicaragua and Moon Nicaragua) and host an entire thread devoted to volunteering in Nicaragua on our website, gotonicaragua.com

Suerte!

Have a look at http://www.volunteerlatinamerica.com

Hi,
Having spent months at a time in Nicaragua,  I say there is no place like it.  As for baseball, you have to see how the men from the mountains travel all day once a week on Sunday to play.  Also in Jinoteca, the Police National have a great team and they are wonderful regular family guys. 
If you really want to see Nicaragua stay away from the “big ” towns.  People are very down to earth and I have found always friendly.  I know my visits there have surly made my life much richer.  Cindy

do u want to teach in small village in africa (ghana)
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Volunteers wanted to help teach in a small village school in Ghana. Accommodation provided in a wonderful host family.

Teachers of all subjects welcome. No teaching experience necessary.

Please note that this positions are voluntary and unfortunately the school cannot provide any payment.

Do you or some one you know who is looking for an internship or volunteering position in Africa? We need you!?
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The mission of ASOD is to make substantial contribution towards the fight against HIV/AIDS and improve health status of the disadvantaged community, through interventions in three integrated sectors of education, health and HIV/AIDS. Thus build human capacity and create synergy between sectors.
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Not sure whether you’re looking for a holiday or a volunteer work placement?

Costa Rica along with Panama are certainly two of the safest countries in Latin America. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet on Panama’s pacific coast, check out the Azuero peninsula - amazing!

I like the trip that samantha did in Panama in a buse, driking and dancing and having a good time, when will you show that film again

I would to know if you are going to show the film of Samantha Brown having fun a bus in Panama city