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Program Details |
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will be working with our partner organizations in and
around the city of Santa Cruz. Bolivia is a country in
flux, working towards modern Western ideals while maintaining
its beautiful indigenous roots. Although the country is
modernizing, education standards are still low and children
do not always have the opportunity to learn English or
to further their schooling.
Our partner organizations
in Santa Cruz have taken an active role in preserving
the balance between cultures while giving children the
opportunity to improve their situation. Our partners have
created workshops, sports teams, and art classes to support
the education of children aged 6 to 18. As part
of these efforts, these organizations have also created
programs that give local students the opportunity to learn
English from native-speaking volunteers and teachers.
Volunteers with our Youth Outreach Program in Santa Cruz will be directly involved in educating children and teens, helping them learn life skills, sports, and the arts. As a volunteer, you will help local teachers organize workshops and other extracurricular activities. Volunteers with our Youth Outreach Program will be tutoring and mentoring young Bolivians with the goal of increasing their confidence, educational skills, and chances of finding satisfying employment as adults.
Orientation:
After arrival in Santa Cruz, you will be picked up by staff from our partner organization and taken to your host family for the first night. The next day, your host family will help you get to the partner organization for a full-day orientation and city tour. During this time, you will become accustomed to living and working in Santa Cruz, using public transportation, and working at your project site. After the orientation, you will meet individually with a project coordinator to determine your skills and interests and to decide what specific kind of volunteer work you will be doing.
Transportation:
Our partner organization provides transportation to the following:
 Airport pickup in Santa Cruz, and transportation to host family
Orientation in Santa Cruz
You will take public transportation to your project after your first day.
 Language
Classes:
You will be taking Spanish classes during your time as a volunteer in Bolivia. You will usually volunteer in the mornings and take language classes in the afternoons, though the exact schedule will vary by project. Spanish lessons take place at a teacher's house and are either in a group or private class setting, depending on your language level. It is best to try to learn a little bit of Spanish before you come to Bolivia, as it will only enhance your experience in Santa Cruz.
Accommodations:
You will be staying with a Bolivian family while in Santa Cruz. Our host families are carefully screened and must meet our partner organization's requirements before being accepted as a host family. All of the families are middle-class and live in comfortable homes in safe neighborhoods. You will have your own room, and will be within short public transportation distance to your volunteer project.
Meals:
 The
host family will provide three meals per day.
Excursions:
Although you will be serving the community for most of your time in Bolivia, you will also have the opportunity to experience the magnificent beauty of Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Time away from your project can be spent visiting the city's many museums, cathedrals and outdoor areas for picnics and sports activities. Weekends are great for exploring nearby rain forests and 18th-century Jesuit missions. Below are some of the trips that our partner organization arranges for volunteers and students. A few excursions are free of charge, while others require an additional fee. Our partner organization can also help you plan trips outside of the city.
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Amboró
and El Pantanal and Noel Kempff Mercado National
Parks – These large areas of forest
are home to complex ecosystems and represent some
of the most environmentally important tracts of
land in the country. A day trip to at least one
of these sites gives you the rare opportunity to
experience the incredible life of the rainforest.
Acualand
Water Park – This is the only outdoor
water park in Bolivia, where you can spend time
enjoying the gorgeous weather of Bolivia, riding
waterslides, and meeting new friends.
Lomas
de Arena – The vast stretches of dry
land and sand dunes are incredible contrasts to
the lush green forests that dot the rest of the
country. Visitors can take a day trip here, but
there is camping available for those who want to
spend more time hiking up and around the dunes.
Ruinas
del Fuerte de Samaipata – Located in
the remote mountains of central Bolivia, these ancient
ruins are on a large stone hill and were once of
great religious significance. Here you will find
intriguing pictures carved into the mountainside
and get a glorious view of the rainforest below.
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In-country support:
We work directly with our partners in Santa Cruz to provide support during your time in Bolivia. You can expect the teachers, staff, and other employees at our partner organization to help you with anything you need. |
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Volunteer
Adventures - 915 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80246
Phone: 1-888-825-3454 or 303-777-7783 Fax: 303-777-7246 UK Toll
Free: 0800-028-8051 |
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