Volunteering changes lives, yours included. Travel the world (while saving it) with wildlife conservation and community building projects in some of the world’s most beautiful, off-the-beaten-path locations. The experience is one you’ll never forget. First Abroad Volunteering gap programs in Central and South America include: Programs range in duration from 2 weeks to 12 months. Start dates in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Destinations include: Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.