Description

We offer short and long term volunteer work in the following areas:

Children:

* Teacher's aide
* English tutor
* Arts and crafts instructor
* Tutor in math and sciences
* Working with physically challenged children

Health:

* Visiting aide to hospitalized children
* Tutoring hospitalized children
* Teaching English to doctors and nurses
* Working with malnourished children in a feeding program

Community organizations:

* Need to commit minimally for 6 months
* General office work
* Helping with website, graphics, promotional materials
* Translating documents
* Fundraising

Highlights

Volunteer Bolivia, located in Cochabamba, offers a one of the best international volunteer programs in Latin America. Volunteer Bolivia will match your skills and interests to local needs in order to provide you with an unforgettable cross cultural experience.

Our Volunteer positions are

* affordable and custom designed
* available both for short and long term commitments
* offered in a variety of social and community organizations

Qualifications

Volunteer positions require a minimum of one month time commitment and basic Spanish. We accept volunteers of all ages and all skill levels.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,670 USD - 4 weeks; 1,980 USD - 8 weeks; 2,450 USD - 12 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

All Packages Include:

* Pre orientation information packet which includes visa and vaccination information
* Airport pick up
* Orientation upon arrival
* One month of Spanish classes
* Homestay with three meals a day
* Custom designed volunteer position
* In country support of our professional staff 24/7

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Our typical volunteer is a woman between the ages for 20 and 28. About 60% of the volunteers are from North America and the other 40% from other countries, mostly in Europe.

Age Range

16 to 75

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one month

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Volunteer Bolivia- Cochabamba's Mission Statement

Volunteer Bolivia offers one of the best international volunteer programs in Latin America. It was founded in 2001 by Bolivians and foreigners with the goal of providing a bridge to understanding Bolivia and her people. We have grown to become the only in-country based volunteer organization in Bolivia. Located in Cochabamba, we offer a unique combination of Spanish language immersion, volunteer work and homestays. Our volunteers work in micro-enterprises, literacy centers, and children's services. We work with a wide range of humanitarian and social organizations providing an authentic service learning experience and the chance to make a difference.

Year Founded

2001