The center provides a crucial support system that includes home and board, education, health care, and social and psychological assistance. By providing them with education and guidance, it is possible for these children to regain their self-confidence so they can successfully integrate themselves back into society. Four hundred children of all ages live in the center, housed in 11 buildings which include a nursery, a school, a single mothers’ institution, a house for teenagers, a bakery, a wood shop, and a dressmaking business.
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Where will I be volunteering?
You will be volunteering in Santa Cruz, a safe city and a perfect base for exploring the local attractions. It’s a beautiful city, and is famous for its nightlife. With an assortment of attractions like the Beach Boardwalk, majestic redwood forest, arts and culture events one can never get tired of the Santa Cruz lifestyle.
Project Testimonial: Reisa Evans, Canada
My two weeks working in Alalay were amazing...the girls were instantly friendly and loving. They all wanted attention and love. Read My Full Testimonial »
What will I be doing?
You will have the choice of what type of work you would like to do. The type of work can vary from teaching English or sports, helping with homework, and leading art classes. In addition, you can become involved in the vocational training program, which involves classes in baking, carpentry and dressmaking.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
- Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
There are numerous internet cafes in Santa Cruz that give you the opportunity to communicate with your friends and family back home. You will also find pay phones dispersed throughout the town which you can use to make local or international calls with a calling card.
Project Testimonial: Kristin Hawkinson, USA
My time in Bolivia was absolutely unforgettable. I volunteered on several projects, including working on English skills with kids at an orphanage in Santa Cruz. Read My Full Testimonial »
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Bolivia and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
- Explore the local scenery
- Explore the vibrant night life in the restaurants, bars, and discos
- Go horseback riding
- Visit nearby waterfalls and beaches
- Discover the lakes and rivers in the area through water sports, diving, and fishing
Project Testimonial: Rachel Blythe, USA
I found the accomodation filled with welcoming people. Read My Full Testimonial »
- Program Name: Volunteer Bolivia
- Project Name: Volunteer in an Children's Home/Orphanage in Bolivia
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Santa Cruz
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Project Testimonial: Della Adams, USA
How do I summarize two of the most incredible months of my life? I could write pages and pages and still would not be able to adequately describe the feeling that I have about my time spent here. Read My Full Testimonial »
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $850; add $185 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, visa costs, in-country transportation and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Local transportation: walk, bus, or taxi
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $25 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Thursday; 4-6 hours per day EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay - Dorm
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 10
- Resume or CV required: No
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