Description

Discover the secrets of the landlocked heart of South America. Behold the marvels of magically surreal salt flats, lofty cities perched on canyon sides and the juxtaposition of Amazonian and Andean landscapes. Bolivia has one of the most fascinating and varied cultures of the continent. The echoes of ancient civilizations resonate throughout the ruined cities, busy markets overflow with rainbow coloured textiles and chicken buses navigate their way along winding mountain roads. With such an abundance of experiences to offer, your time in Bolivia is sure to be unforgettable.

What Will I Be Doing?

There are three different projects you can opt to get involved with:

* Ecological kitchens - The goal of this programme is to eliminate carbon dioxide release in rural homes by installing ecological kitchens.

* Micro-enterprise - This is a programme which focuses on creating micro-enterprises that can produce dehydrated goods.

* The Education & Training Centre - The centre was set up to provide the technical assistance and training programmes for the equipment used in the aforementioned programmes.

Highlights

* Make a difference for the generations to come.
* A unique view of this mystical part of the world.
* Discover the local culture & delicacies!

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1, 980

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier T-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Development
• Energy
• Environment
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989