Immerse yourself within a Bolivian community; connect with local residents; evolve as a result of your shared work and get the satisfaction of giving back.
Volunteering in Bolivian be an incredible cultural exchange, so that both parts learn from each other and so giving to the volunteer the satisfaction of supporting this idea, and giving the local people of Bolivia new ideas.
What community based organisations want to accomplish is that a volunteer not only sees and helps the poor people, as poverty exists around the world. What we want from the volunteer is his/ her understanding, especially the process and value towards the poor people of this part of the world.
Volunteers contribute much-needed skills to local communities as they strive for self-sufficiency. International participants work side-by-side with local people on locally designed and driven projects. Many volunteers also make the most of their free time to brush up their language skills by taking Spanish lessons (view Spanish schools in Bolivia).
Location of Projects
You can join volunteering projects throughout Bolivia, including: La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Sucre, Chuquisaca, Oruro, Sacaba, Quillacollo, Tarija, Potosí, Montero, Viacha and Trinidad.
Types of Programs
• Community development
• Childcare and teaching
• Wildlife and conservation
Benefits
Organisations do their best to make trips fun, safe and enjoyable. Here is what is usually included:
• Pick you up from the airport when you arrive.
• Help you to become familiar with your new location, show you around, get you up and running with public transport and provide lodging.
• Flexible with giving you time off to go travelling around the country. There’s loads to see and you might want to consider Bolivia tours to discover the highlights.
• Get help to find Spanish classes if you would like to take some.
• Help is only an e-mail or phone-call away if you need any assistance while you’re off site, whether you want help planning your next trip around Bolivia or finding the best places to eat.
If you like the idea of helping in Bolivia you might also like to view our guide to volunteering in South America.
