Uruguay

One of South America's most developed countries, with pretty colonial towns, beach resorts and a year-round mild climate, this is an ideal location for combining vacation with volunteering:

Karumba Conservation & Biodiversity

http://www.karumbe.org/ - Works to protect endangered sea turtles and promote sustainable development of fishing communities.

Organization for the Conservation of Cetaceans

http://www.ballenafranca.org/ - Volunteer opportunities for marine conservation and whale watching.

Wild Life

http://www.vidasilvestre.org.uy/ - Conserves nature in Uruguay.

Bridge To The South

http://www.puentesur.org.uy/ - Works in development projects, humanitarian aid, awareness and social economy enterprises.

Children With Wings

http://www.ninosconalas.org/ - Helps in the struggle against extreme poverty and social exclusion in Uruguay.

Lunas House

http://www.casalunas.org/ - A center specializing in the care of adolescents and young mothers.

Cempre Enterprise Commitment for Recycling

http://www.cempre.org.uy/ - Promotes the reduction and recycling of waste.

Guayubira

http://www.guayubira.org.uy/ - Highlights the value of, and threats to, native forests.

Women's House Union

http://www.casadelamujer.org.uy/ - Runs programs to support women and youth.