Work for Orphans/Street Children in Bolivia

  Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: all year round

Description: The children's home shelters 12 houses and most of them are for boys. There is only one house for the girls and one for babies from newly born to 6 year olds and there are about 140 babies at the moment. The home also has a school for all the children. The boy's houses shelters about 300 boys, separated by their age group. Most of the boys are brought from the streets and have problems of drugs addiction, alcohol, etc. The educators of the house work mainly on advising and motivating those boys in order to get them out of their addiction. There is one house for young boys between the ages of 16-18 years. These boys work during the day and study at night. The home also has a house for girls and women from streets. There are about 80 girls in the house at present and there is no age bar. Some of the girls have children so there is a nursery as well. There is an institute for boys, where they learn carpentry, mechanic, bakery and building.

Volunteers in Bolivia working for Children's Home will help the children to learn English and also assist them with their homework. Volunteers are free to organize any extra activities such as workshops, handicrafts, etc. Usually about 15 foreign volunteers work in this home with one volunteer supervising the group.

Volunteers could also get involved in more specialized activities, like music, baking or carpentry, or could teach English, sports, math and other subjects in school. Volunteers work for about 5 hours a day. Volunteers can also participate in the special activities organized during the weekends. The project has magazines, textbooks, and audio equipments.

Highlights: Volunteers in Bolivia working for Children's Home will help the children to learn English and also assist them with their homework. Volunteers are free to organize any extra activities such as workshops, handicrafts, etc. Usually about 15 foreign volunteers work in this home with one volunteer supervising the group.

Qualifications: Knowledge of first aid would be useful. Volunteers also must try to learn as much Spanish as possible before arriving in Bolivia.

Cost in US$: starts from $899

Accommodation: Depending upon the volunteers' particular country, location, and situation, volunteers will either stay with a host family, within a rented house, within a hostel, or within a cabin. We offer clean, comfortable living spaces, and volunteers will stay either in a single or shared room (depending on the host situation). Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bags and other accessories.

Comprehensive insurance coverage: Global Crossroad offers the most comprehensive insurance coverage. This insurance will cover travel health insurance, medical evaluation, travel accident insurance, travel assistance, travel language, and third party liability coverage. Our insurance is one of the best insurance plans available in market for those interested in volunteering.

Thoroughly researched and personalized projects: Global Crossroad offers the best projects that focus on matching the interests, skills, and experiences of volunteers with their volunteer work. Our local in-country coordinator explores the best local organizations and handpicks the perfect program for each volunteer. Volunteers will get detailed information of their project, including living arrangements and food, before departure.

Airport receive: Upon the receipt of the flight information, our country coordinator or other project staff will meet volunteers in the airport. The address and telephone number of the local contact hotel will be given before departure just in case volunteers miss our representative in the airport. Please make sure to send your flight information to both the USA office and the local coordinator's office.

In-country transportation: Global Crossroad manages one-way transportation to project. Volunteers will be responsible for their personal and return travel.

Support of Country coordinator: From the very beginning to the end of the project, Global Crossroad's country coordinator will help volunteers by supporting them and regularly visiting them.

Pre-departure information: Global Crossroad's comprehensive pre-departure booklet offers detailed information on issues that will concern volunteers, such as health, safety, and cultural shocks.

Other Services: Global Crossroad's staff, in USA and abroad, are always willing to support volunteers by answering all of the volunteers' questions and providing the best advice on fundraising and other issues, like health, culture, excursions, travel, safety, and special events.

Emergency support: Global Crossroad will provide you with 2-3 mobile telephone numbers of the USA staffs and local staffs for emergency support (these numbers are available for use at all times-24/7). Volunteers will also get contact details to pass along to your family before departure.

Salary / Pay: Volunteer Job

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

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

Participants Travel to Bolivia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure, and cultural immersion opportunities to interested international volunteers in marvelous countries such as India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Mongolia, Ghana, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya. Our unique programs are creative and exciting, as they engage volunteers in breathtaking journeys. Here, a volunteer can become involved in service projects while they explore remote villages. A volunteer can also learn a wonderful new heritage as the Global Crossroad provides language training courses and cultural tours.

Year Founded: 2002