Login

Select travel dates to see prices

Brilliant 4.72rating (5)
  • Gender Equality
  • Reduced Inequalities

Assistant in a center for children of sexworkers

location
4 - 38 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
Verified

Highlights

  • Experience the latino way of life and the vast cultural life of Cochabamba
  • Take Spanish classes and improve your Spanish
  • Make a diference in the life of children with difficult backgrounds

Highlights

  • Experience the latino way of life and the vast cultural life of Cochabamba
  • Take Spanish classes and improve your Spanish
  • Make a diference in the life of children with difficult backgrounds
  • Live in the city of eternal spring. Seriously, the climate here is awesome.
  • Learn more about the lifelihood of the children and their families in this community
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    50+

    About the program

    All-round volunteers needed in a daycare center for children of sexworkers

    This project is run by a warm and cordial group of locals, who experienced the alarming effects of prostitution in their neighborhood up close and decided to dedicate their work to children whose mothers work as sexworkers. The center acts as a kind of daycare for these kids. They live an uncertain ...

    About the program

    This project is run by a warm and cordial group of locals, who experienced the alarming effects of prostitution in their neighborhood up close and decided to dedicate their work to children whose mothers work as sexworkers. The center acts as a kind of daycare for these kids. They live an uncertain and unstable life. Nights can be scary and interrupted due to their mother’s work. Their mums are likely to be addicted, in worse cases with a violent man at home. They experience all the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse, such as low self-esteem, little attention and time, and so on. About 40 children between the ages of 6 and 16 are lovingly cared for here. They are provided with three meals a day, games and other activities, homework support and most importantly a safe space. You can support the organization by playing games, organize activities, homework supervision or English lessons. Young people who want to help with refurbishing the center, painting the rooms or redesigning the buildings are more than welcome here. Think of football, puzzles, cooking and laughing together.


    Possible tasks:     

    • teaching English and homework support
    •  recreational activities, sports and games
    •  painting and decorating
    •  recycling-projects
    •  cooking and creative projects

    Typical day

    In the morning, after you had breakfast with your host family, you get in the trufi (the common public transport) to your project. As always, there is rush hour and traffic but you get to chitchat with the locals.

    There are a few kids in the morning and you decide to draw some pictures with them ...

    Typical day

    In the morning, after you had breakfast with your host family, you get in the trufi (the common public transport) to your project. As always, there is rush hour and traffic but you get to chitchat with the locals.

    There are a few kids in the morning and you decide to draw some pictures with them that you want to send home to family and friends because you want to raise some donations for the project. After Lunch all the kids are excited because you go swimming. So hope on the projects bus. Of course everything runs late and it takes a while get leave. It is a hot day and you take a trip to the property to one of the projects friends. The kids enjoy to get out of the city. Many of them hardly get the chance to see something different from their "barrio". You bought some pool balls to play and it's like a circus going on tour.

    In the late afternoon you get back and head home for dinner. It's your last day with your host family and you prepare dinner for all of them. At first, they are suspicious, because most Bolivians not tend to be very open to new food, but they like it and for good bye you made them a small photo album. Tomorrow, you will move to a volunteer house for your last two months and already got to know some other volunteers.

    Free-time activities

    In Cochabamba you can find hospitals and western doctors, supermarkets,  good mobile signal and a vast cultural life. There are National Parks nearby, sportstudios, museums, music-schools and yoga studios. Hiking-trails in the nearby mountains and trips to Villa Tunari and other Bolivian Hotspots.

    Free-time activities

    In Cochabamba you can find hospitals and western doctors, supermarkets,  good mobile signal and a vast cultural life. There are National Parks nearby, sportstudios, museums, music-schools and yoga studios. Hiking-trails in the nearby mountains and trips to Villa Tunari and other Bolivian Hotspots.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    creative and energetic personality, sensitive to the children’s background, motivated and motivating, experience in teaching, sports enthusiast, interests in Dance/Circus/Theater. Not sure if you have the right skills? Don’t worry – talk to us!

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Our one-time mediation fee includes:

    • search and mediation for a suitable project
    • preparation via Skype calls
    • search and mediation for accommodation (host family and/or volunteer house)
    • airport pick up and city tour; SIM-card; donation to the project; support with visa
    • 24/7 contact to coordinator on site
    • emergency support and hospital transport;
    • evaluation of the project
    • transport to your project (one-time)

    Note: We offer an upgrade package (comfort class) for volunteers that need more support. This package includes more contact time. We take you more often to your project/Spanish classes, we offer 'airport drop-off' and there is extra time to explore Cochabamba. Naturally, this upgrade comes with a small price increase. 

    Which costs are not included? 

    • Flights
    • Insurance
    • Accommodation (we do offer accommodation in our volunteerhouse or host families for additional prices)
    • food/meals and daily needs
    • Spanish classes (possible)

    We will send you detailed information about the costs of living you can expect in Bolivia.

    Please note, that all the profit of Beyond South America goes to the foundation "Casa de la Alegría" providing therapeutic workshops for children and adolescence in social projects in and around Cochabamba/Bolivia

    Airport Pickup at J Wilsterman Airport

    We will pick you up at Cochabamba Airport anytime and bring you to your accommodation on the day of your arrival.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Accommodation

    Please arrange your own accommodation.

    Food & Beverages

    Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba. We assist you to find cheap flights to Bolivia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Bolivia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Bolivia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Bolivia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    They need volunteers all year arround but taking into account holiday and school season can change your schedule and how many kids there are. But we will inform you in advance about that.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $126 per week 4 - 38 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 38 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet

    4.72
    ・
    5 reviews

    Location

    Americas > South America > Bolivia > Cochabamba

    Meet your project coordinator

    Laurie
    5
    reviews
    4.72
    Brilliant
    2013
    Founded

    Verified

      Very high response rate
    Travel safely by using Volunteer World for your communication and bookings. This way, you can benefit from the Flex Option, Refund Guarantee, and Resolution Support.

    You might also be interested in

    Volunteer Abroad  >  Community  >  Childcare in Bolivia
    Contact Laurie
      Very high response rate

    Most volunteers ask about

    Do you have any more questions? Send a message to Laurie
    Please don't share personal contact details for your privacy

    Travel dates

    1. - 1. Jan 1

    Book with Flex Option!

    Choose new departure dates or change to a different volunteer program at no extra costs within 12 months.

    Complete Support for Every Volunteer

    This helps us run our platform and offer essential services like Comprehensive Support, Refund Guarantee, Flex Option without rebooking costs, and Price-Guarantee. This includes VAT.

    Price details