Description:
Rugged terrain, a stunning and dramatic variety of vividly contrasting landscapes, and a surprising lack of development makes Bolivia a truly enigmatic country in South America. With a picturesque skyline dominated by the Illimani, a forbidding peak soaring impossibly into the sapphire azimuth, Bolivia gives the impression of the Tibetan Plateau in many ways. In Rustic Volunteer Travel's volunteer in Bolivia program, volunteers will not only serve the local communities and children but also get opportunities to wander the markets of La Paz, hike in the ancient temples of the hallowed city of Tiahuanaco, or partake in a tour to the underground lake during free time.
Programs in Bolivia:
1. Orphanage Project
2. Creative Education
3. Conservation Project
4. Music Education
5. Children Special Needs
6. Sports Promotion Project
For more information about each project, please click on the link above "Visit the Website".
Highlights:
Projects are available in Santa Cruz (Andes Mountains, famously called the El Oriente by locals). Bolivia is celebrated for its famous mines and friendly yet diverse and protective culture. It's full of contrasts: from it Spanish influence style of architecture to the pre colonial period influence yet still has many of the amenities you would expect from a city.
Volunteers can organize different possible excursions during and after the project to visit places of interest. There is a tourist infrastructure already in place the volunteer can use during weekends. For example: skiing, silver mines, hot springs, mountains, ecotourism, pink river dolphins, riverboat trips, lakes, city tours, arts, entertainment parks, museums festivals, restaurants, hotels, and many more.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
No experience, just a good heart
Language:
English
Cost in US$: see website for fees
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support
and Medical insurance
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
conservation,
Music,
orphans
and sports
Typical Volunteer: Eager to help
Age Range: minimum 16 years old
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Bolivia
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 3-4
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 week
Post Services Include:
Alumni Network
Job and Internship Network
Rustic Volunteer & Travel's Mission Statement: Rustic Volunteer & Travel offers some of the most meaningful travel and volunteer abroad experiences to world travelers. In our adventure travel and volunteer program, Rustic is committed to offering affordable, unique, small groups adventure travel and volunteer programs - setting you out on an unforgettable journey to these amazing, worldwide destinations.
Year Founded: 2007