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Assistant in a support-center for victims of abuse

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8 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Find out about the importance of "lunchtime" in Cochabamba.
  • Visit the highest statue of Jesus Christ in the world (bigger than in Rio de Janeiro).
  • Learn and improve your Spanish while taking classes

Highlights

  • Find out about the importance of "lunchtime" in Cochabamba.
  • Visit the highest statue of Jesus Christ in the world (bigger than in Rio de Janeiro).
  • Learn and improve your Spanish while taking classes
  • Live in the city of eternal spring. Seriously, the climate here is awesome.
  • Be surrounded by national parks and protected arreas.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Volunteers needed to help out in a NGO supporting victims of abuse in Cochabamba/Bolivia

    The project helps victims of abuse in their recovery and has its headquarters in the city center. Here they work on different issues with
    children and adolescents up to 18 years old. On the one hand, they offer free legal support in the process to get perpetrators
    sentenced and imprisoned. On the ...

    About the program

    The project helps victims of abuse in their recovery and has its headquarters in the city center. Here they work on different issues with
    children and adolescents up to 18 years old. On the one hand, they offer free legal support in the process to get perpetrators
    sentenced and imprisoned. On the other hand, they focus on the victims in need of support both during and after the trial. This support
    is given in the form of creative dance therapy, drawing workshops, information processing and psychological support. They
    also organize campaigns and political events to give a voice to those unheard.
    This great project can use your help with therapy (take into account that Spanish can be a bit of an obstacle if you want to transfer
    your knowledge and experience) and with activity guidance and English lessons. There is a lot going on in this vital organization,
    with many possibilities to help. If you have a professional background in creative therapy or counseling consider a minimum stay of
    three months. If you want to help out with daily activities for the kids in and around the center, then a minimum stay of two months is

    also possible.

    Possible tasks:
    • recreational activities with the kids such as sports, arts and teaching English
    •  support the local staff in counseling and with therapeutic topics
    •  creative therapy, helping out with campaigns
    •  short term projects like dance-workshops, theater or music-classes

    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.

    First task of the week is to write a protocol of the weekly team meeting where the ...

    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.

    First task of the week is to write a protocol of the weekly team meeting where the team plans the coming week. Someone has to edit and upload photos for the Facebook page and you are assigned to do it. Later you write invitations for a public event the project is planing a month from now.

    In the afternoon you accompany your boss to a town hall meeting about getting permission and support for the mayor for a demonstration you are planing on the cities' birthday. After that you meet up with a teacher and join her giving a workshop in a school the project is cooperating with.

    You have dinner with her and discuss her methods of teaching but the report you have to write about your observations has to wait, because a volunteer of the house you are living in, has a Whine and Cheese Party, and you don't want to miss out on that.

    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 ...

    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)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    experience in working with kids, sensitive to the project’s issue, enthusiastic about sports- and other activities, creative background in music/theater/arts, counseling and creative therapy, teaching and guidance. 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 Friday from 08:30 - 18:30

    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 from Cochabamba airport any time and get you to your accommodation the day you arrive.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    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

    Voluntees are needed all year arround. Take into acocunt that the tasks you will be assigend for, are depending on you Spanish level and background.

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

    Program Fees

    $66 per week 8 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    8 - 50 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.

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    Americas > South America > Bolivia > Cochabamba

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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