Description

Working with the Cochabamba Tourist Authority the project offers an ideal opportunity for volunteers to assist in promoting travel and tourism, whilst learning more about the fascinating and diverse city of Cochabamba and the surrounding areas.

Volunteers make a direct and meaningful contribution to the local communities who rely heavily on the funds generated by visiting tourists.

The project offers a wide variety of tasks which are allocated taking into account the interests and experience of the volunteer.
* Marketing and Promotional events
* Production of publicity materials
* Translations
* Graphic design
* Photography
* Radio and television assignments
* Escorting Tour Groups
* External research visits
* Finance, budget development and control
* Fund-raising initiatives

Highlights

Bolivia Volunteers, with over fifteen years' experience, is the leading independent provider of low cost volunteer placements in Bolivia.

Our volunteers give direct, meaningful and lasting help where it is needed most.

We see no need to charge excessive fees to provide everything necessary to ensure your time with us is comfortable, enjoyable, productive and rewarding.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required, but some experience in the Travel & Tourism sector is an advantage. An intermediate to advanced level of Spanish is a requirement for this project.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

600 for 4 week placement

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-placement support & information
* Meet & greet service on arrival in Cochabamba
* Escorted transfer to accommodation
* Host family accommodation
* Private room with access to bathroom, kitchen & social areas
* Three meals a day
* Welcome meeting & city orientation
* Project materials & protective clothing if required
* Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) placement co-ordinator
* 24 hour emergency contact numbers
* Transport to point of departure from Cochabamba
* Pre-departure assistance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Tourism

Age Range

18 - 65

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

Bolivia Volunteers's Mission Statement

Volunteering should be about giving direct, meaningful and lasting help where help is needed most. We see no need to charge excessive fees to provide all the services and facilities necessary to ensure a volunteer's time with us is comfortable, enjoyable, productive and rewarding. Our volunteers work in a variety of placements including sports coaching, orphanage support, street children, tourism, journalism and teaching assistant projects. Accommodation is provided through Family Homes so that volunteers are able to play an active part in a traditional family life and the local community. Through our programmes, volunteers experience the customs, traditions and cultures, architecture, cuisine and leisure facilities of their chosen city, whilst helping those who need it most.

Year Founded

1993