Volunteers For Peace

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Affordable International Service Projects in Bolivia

Bolivia
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Location
Bolivia: Cochabamba

Program Duration
1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months

Typical Duration of Program
3-6 months

Dates
Inquire for specific dates or search the Project Directory on the VFP Website

  • Description

    VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including a 10-15 in Bolivia throughout the year.These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community.

    The minimum age for projects in Bolivia is 18. Voluntary service projects are 2 to 3 weeks or up to 12 months in duration. A USD 350 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There are additional fees for projects in developing countries. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.

    Please visit the Volunteers For Peace Website for additional information!

  • Highlights

    Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

  • Travel Types

    • Camping
    • Ecology
    • Environmental Studies
    • Homestay
    • Native Culture Studies
  • Qualifications

    None

  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    USD 350+

  • Cost Includes:

    • Food
    • Housing

  • Program Fees Include:

    Room and Board for duration of program. Transportation to and from the projects location is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.

  • Credit Available

    yes

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Childcare/children
    • Drug Or Alcohol Recovery
    • English Teaching
    • Environment
    • Fixing Fences
    • Homelessness
    • Refugee Relief
    • Renovation
    • Research
    • Social Services, Social Work
    • Sports
  • Typical Volunteer

    A typical VFP volunteer is motivated to join other international volunteers at community service projects abroad.

  • Age Range

    18+

  • This Program is open to

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

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Group living

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups of 8-12

  • Scholarships are Available

    Please visit the VFP Webpage for Additional Information.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Written Application
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    3-5 Business Days

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
  • Volunteers For Peace's Mission Statement

    Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

  • Year Founded

    1982

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My three week workcamp in Germany was an absolutely incredible experience! I was the only American (and the only person from the entire Western Hemisphere) among 18 very cool international youths....

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