This project involves working with an editorial organization that addresses issues on the surrounding culture and tourism in Bolivia. The center's published materials are mainly distributed to students at schools and Universities, in order to inform them about current events and issues that pertain to their local culture. The center also produces box and label designs for import businesses. This project is ideal for those who are looking to enhance their particular skills within media and graphic design. They need international volunteers in order to have a more comprehensive and global perspective on tourism and culture in Bolivia.
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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.
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What am I going to be doing?
You will be involved in all aspects of this project: marketing, graphic design, editing and researching. You will work closely with the staff to provide well informed and researched material.
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.
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
- Program Name: Volunteer
- Project Name: Volunteer with Media and Arts in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Santa Cruz
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $865; add $120 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- Project Donation
- In-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- 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 Friday; 4-6 hours per day
- Language Requirement: Basic Spanish
- Accommodation Type:
- 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: Yes
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