Volunteer and Work

Volunteering in South America

In recent years, the number of SAE members requesting information on volunteering opportunities has surged. To meet the growing demand, SAE has for some years now collected information on volunteer opportunities.

As there are many for-profit companies who are charging a considerate "placement fee" for anyone who wants to go abroad and volunteer, SAE sticks with its motto and tries to provide the tools to its members so that they can arrange their own volunteer placement. Connecting people directly to those in need is what matters most to us. Our database contains detailed information about the different types of volunteer work that has been conducted by members in the past. SAE members pay no middleman fees - you do your own networking and research with our help.

Since the South American Explorers is a nonprofit organization that encourages and supports responsible tourism, we need your support for the Volunteer Database. In order to benefit people in need as well as members searching for opportunities, we need you to contact us if you know of an organisation that is searching for volunteers. Also, if you would like to send support in the way of materials and/or financial assistance, please let us know.

Volunteering or Interning at SAE

Now’s your chance. How many people get to work overseas, meet fascinating and beautiful people, learn a foreign language and know what it’s like to dispense invaluable information to grateful travelers? Well, it could be you.

There are volunteer positions at all SAE clubhouses. Can you type, answer phones, do research, guide groups, plan events, organize projects, make cookies? There is volunteer work for people with all skills at all levels, and volunteers at SAE clubhouses are treated exceptionally well and even sometimes fed lunch.

If you would like to dedicate some more time and see what it takes to run an international organization from the inside, we always accept applications for internships as well.