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Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

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Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Volunteer abroad—get involved, make an impact, and learn to serve by working on local projects: - Working with Kids - Teaching English - Conservation - Construction - Animal Care - Eco-Agriculture - Medical and Healthcare To qualify: - Volunteers must be 18+ years of age or accompanied by a parent or guar...

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Program Highlights

Improve your Spanish language skills with specially discounted Spanish classes.

Take advantage of excellent client service and project support from our multilingual team.

Work side by side with Field Managers who help improve your impact and integration at project sites.

Access home-base facilities, which are open 7 days a week, as well as sign up for special add-on programs like Scuba Certification and Surf School!

Earn university credit for volunteering via our official School of Record: California State University-Monterey Bay.

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  • Antigua, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Language SchoolTop Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistTop Rated Language School 2022Notable Mention 2021 - Gap YearTop Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.49

Total Reviews

339

Pretty chill NGL also Liam should get a raise

by: Felix Soto - United StatesProgram: Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America
8

I was really nervous before going down to Costa Rica. It was my first time away from my parents for longer than a month. However, I felt a lot more comfortable with Máximo Nivel helping me. Not having to worry about transportation from the airport was a lifesaver. My field manager Liam is also very attentive and checks in on me often. I have learned a lot from my time here thus far. It is the experience of a lifetime and I encourage you go, but be warned that pedestrians do not have the right of...

Volunteering in the Jungle

by: Hannah Gabel - AustraliaProgram: Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America
10

Overall excellent support from all staff! It would have been great to have more information about the project when signing up.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

Construction Volunteering

by: Micah Watson - AustraliaProgram: Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America
10

Maximo was amazing. The passion and transparency was awesome. ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Antigua, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru

Types & Subjects

  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Childcare & Children

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian

Accomodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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