This project is seeking an English speaking biologist (with Spanish skills) with experience in radio-telemetry to work alongside a biologist and act as lead investigator during the 2 month project starting in June or July of 2012.

The objective of the project will be to generate crucial data necessary for the production of conservation strategies to protect this endemic species and its habitat.

Potential candidates must have prior field experience with telemetry, and a demonstrated ability to complete projects without constant supervision.

The deadline for applications is the 12 May 2012.

The volunteer receives free accommodation and food.

This lovingly furnished hostel is surrounded by beautiful mountains in Chilean Patagonia. The hostel is looking for an outgoing, positive, and proactive person to help around the hostel between November 2012 to April 2013. The job entails doing pretty much everything from partying to running the front desk. Dynamic and experienced backpackers/travellers are preferred.

The hostel offers free accommodation, food, laundry, and internet access (wifi).

This hostel is located on a beautiful beach in close proximity to great best bars and restaurants. The hostel is looking for backpackers to organize dinners, barbecues, parties and other events at the hostel, or work at the reception

The hostel offers free accommodation, breakfast, internet access, access to the hostel facilities, pocket money (reception work only), and a great working environment.

This hostel for young backpackers is looking for fun loving, preferably experienced travellers, that know how to work hard and are looking to spend time at a lovely beachside location. Volunteers between the ages of 24 and 32 years who can speak English are preferred. Spanish is useful but not essential. Volunteers get plenty of free time but this is ultimately about experiencing a hostel from the other side of the fence.

The hostel offers a free dorm bed, breakfast, internet, laundry, and drinks in exchange for 6 hours of work per day.

This eco-hostel is looking for a part-time volunteer (25 hours per week). The position involves attending to guests, administration, some cleaning, maintenance, shopping, arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, landscaping, etc. For those qualified, there are opportunities to earn additional money as a chef, massage therapist, yoga teacher, artist, and/or hiking guide.

The hostel overlooks a gorgeous lake and is within easy reach of quality restaurants, nightlife, and the many outdoor attractions and activities. The hostel is also the headquarters of an eco tour company.

Volunteers receive free accommodation and use of all of the hostel facilities, including internet, bicycles, kayak, outdoor equipment rentals, etc. Free food and/or pay may be available for those who wish to work additional hours.

Please visit the Volunteer Latin America website to find out how to request further information on this and other similar opportunities.

This chilled out hostel is looking for volunteers with a friendly personality to join its dedicated and multilingual team. Volunteers work in the reception and help take care of guests at the hostel. Volunteers must speak some English and Spanish, other European languages are a plus.

This hostel is a great place to meet other travellers from around the world and pursue an active social life. In your spare time you can use the hostels facilities (free internet, ping-pong, table football, hammocks, etc) or hit the town with your new friends and staff. The hostel is just a few minutes’ walk from a great bar which hosts live music every night. The hostel also offers various tours (i.e. biking tours, tours to indigenous villages, etc).

Volunteers receive free dorm accommodation and pocket money in exchange for their work.

Please visit the Volunteer Latin America website to find out how to request further information on this and other hospitality positions.

This school is always in need of native English speaking volunteers to teach English as a second language to K-5 grades. The school day runs from 7.30am to 12.30pm, five days a week, and the volunteer is expected to teach classes during this period. Volunteers should be able to work with up to 15 children in one classroom and ideally have some previous experience of working with children and/or teaching. Basic or intermediate Spanish very helpful but not required.

This positions come with a small salary of £190 per month plus other benefits including initial and on-going training and mentoring, and the opportunity to get involved in a culturally diverse coastal community. The school will assist in obtaining lodging and visas if necessary.

This project also offers opportunities for short term volunteers ranging from classroom assistance to light construction and landscaping and other environmental projects on the school grounds.

All volunteers have the opportunity to surf or simply relax on the beach in their spare time.

Teachers receive a monthly stipend of £190 towards their living expenses (i.e. accommodation, food, etc).

This project is currently recruiting Ornithologists to work at remote camps in a national park. Positions will be from four to eight weeks between June and early August. The position will involve carrying out ornithological surveys as part of a large scale monitoring programme. Applicants should have experience of working in the field, biological undergraduate degree level or higher, point count and bird mist netting and handling experience. The application deadline is Tuesday 13th March 2012.

Participants receive free accommodation and food and there may be some contribution to travel expenses for experienced applicants.

This backpackers hostel is seeking volunteers to help run the hostel. Activities include serving in the restaurant/bar, greeting guests, taking reservations, etc. This is a great place to meet other travellers and be in the heart of a popular city.

Volunteers receive free accommodation, meals, and 10 hours of one-to-one Spanish classes per month.

Please visit the Volunteer Latin America website to find out how to request further information on this and other volunteer opportunities.

This lovely hostel located in historic heart of Quito is looking for an English-speaking volunteer. Main duties include checking guests in/out, providing tourist information, organizing taxis, responding to emails, answering the phone, etc. There may also be some light cleaning involved. This is a great opportunity to live and work in Quito, learn Spanish and meet people from all over the world. Spanish skills are preferred but not mandatory.

Volunteers receive free accommodation, food and laundry service. There are also opportunities to make money on tips and commission from selling tours.