[2] Argentina and Colombia were the defending champions of the South American Games men's and women's volleyball events.

Chile and Peru won the gold medal in the men's and women's events respectively.

[3][4] A total of 6 ODESUR nations registered teams for the volleyball events.

Each nation was able to enter a maximum of 24 athletes (one team of 12 players per gender).

[2] Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, hosts Paraguay and Peru participated in both men's and women's tournament.