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Description

This programme offers a great opportunity to work with orphaned teenagers as a volunteer in Bolivia. You can help children aged 5 to 18 develop manual skills that they can use to gain employment after they leave the centre. All children at the home are orphaned and volunteers are desperately needed to help build their confidence and to pass on any skills that will brighten their future.

Work hours are varied; you can work either in the mornings, in the afternoons, in the evenings or at the weekends. Your day-to-day activities also vary, so there is no need to worry about having to do the same thing over and over again!

Your daily tasks change according to what you would like to be involved with, though you should remain flexible to the needs of the centre and the children.

Highlights

This project is located in the beautiful and lively colonial city of Sucre; one of the principal cities in Bolivia. With countless museums, shops restaurants, bars, clubs, and a lively central plaza, there is never a shortage of things to do!

Qualifications

- All has to have some knowledge of the Spanish language before starting their work, not only to get the most out of the project, but also to get around and integrate with the locals. If you do not already speak Spanish it is strongly recommended you take our language course prior to the start of the programme. These are available for 2 or 4 weeks, and are easily combined with the project.
- Minimum 17 years, maximum dependent upon individual participant's health.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

GBP549 - GBP949

Cost Include Description:

- All accommodation and some meals
- Airport transfers
- Flight to and from Sucre
- City tour of Sucre
- Detailed orientation
- Spanish tuition if opted to combine
- Volunteer placement
- Organized activities and excursions

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

17 and above

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Bolivia

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap.

Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005