Description:
Bolivia is a land-locked country that straddles the Andes, also known as the Tibet of the Americas. From the snowcapped peaks of over 21,000 feet, the land descends through stark plateaus to the semitropical jungle. Its phenomenal landscapes, colonial architecture, indigenous cultures and the legacy of its ancient mysterious civilizations offer an extraordinary travel experience.
Most volunteer projects in Sucre are located in the areas surrounding the city center. Your help is greatly needed in a variety of projects, such as orphanages, day care centers and the hospital. Two very special and different projects are the Art and Science Museum and the Interactive Children's museum, where you can help children explore their own creativity. Due to the extreme lack of resources, you need to be able to use readily available materials for your workshops, such as cans, newspapers, cardboard, etc.
Language:
Spanish
Cost Includes:
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Language instruction,
Medical insurance
and Registration fees
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
animal welfare,
arts,
childcare/children,
community development,
conservation,
education,
elderly,
health care,
orphans
and teaching
Age Range: 25-35
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Apartment/Flat
Participants Travel to Bolivia
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages.
We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization.
AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program.
Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.
Year Founded: 1993