Work in School for Children with Down Syndrome in Bolivia

  Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: all year round

Description: The school for children with down syndrome comes under the volunteer program in Bolivia. The school helps children with down syndrome to develop their skills in areas such as ceramics, cooking, gardening, computers, etc. There are about 150 students, divided in 3 levels as per their progress and performance. The school also organizes workshops for adults. There are 5 students per class, and 22 people working for the school. Volunteers can be class assistants of math, literature, science, history, sports, music, dances and also be involved in various workshops like cooking, ceramics, gardening and computers. The school also needs a phonoaudiologist, psycho pedagogue, psychologist, physiotherapist, genetic specialists. The project remains closed during July, December and January. Sometimes the school gets local volunteers from universities.

Highlights: Volunteer will work as a class and workshop assistant with pupils with down syndrome, and prepares games, songs and activities to help students in their learning process. Volunteer work for 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday. All the required textbooks will be provided by the school. Volunteer may bring games to share with the school children.

Qualifications: Volunteers must learn as much Spanish as possible before arriving in Bolivia. Volunteer can teach and experiment with any other skills they have in the school.

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 or in Groups

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