Description

Offering the most varied and striking terrain of almost any South American country, come to gorgeous Venezuela to see the Andes shrouded in snow, the tantalising Caribbean beaches where jungle cascades down to the shore, the indescribable depths of the vast Amazon rainforest, and the eerie beauty of Gran Sabana with its unique flat topped mountains. Experience Latin American fiesta spirit as you dance the night away in one of Venezuela's traditional live music bars, sample outstanding fresh fish as you watch the Caribbean sunset, spot river dolphins, caimans, or even big cats near the Rio Orinoco all this and more awaits you in this irresistible destination!

* What Will I Be Doing?

Your work will involve answering email correspondence, updating and revising the NGO's website, finding and maintaining various volunteer recruitment possibilities and working on public relations projects designed to mobilise community support. These include, but are not limited to: radio broadcasts, participating in neighbourhood council meetings, writing bulletins, and organising community projects. You will also work on grant writing, fund-raising, purchasing materials, conducting volunteer introduction meetings and assisting with coordination of volunteers. Your financial accountability tasks will include the preparation of invoices, participation in financial planning, creating budgets, and preparing volunteer placement calculations.

Highlights

* See some of the most striking terrain in South America!
* Help to develop a grass roots NGO.
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,790

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
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

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