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The main goal of this project is promoting sports and fitness amongst Bolivian youth. Most of the children that you will be working with come from an orphanage and lack a sufficient support system. The sports project is a way for these children to become involved in healthy activities and stay away from the crime and drugs that plague certain neighborhoods in Santa Cruz.
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 will I be doing?
You will be teaching sports and physical education, providing training, refereeing games and helping maintain the gym. There are a wide variety of sports you can become involved in: football (soccer), basketball, aerobics, and many others. There are extracurricular activities attached to this project that involve teaching English, taking part in after school clubs, and helping kids with their homework.
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
- Attend local concerts, cultural events, and art shows
- Trek or horseback ride in the mountains, or enjoy other natural excursions
- Visit nearby waterfalls and beaches
- Explore the vibrant night life in the restaurants, bars, and discos
- Program Name: Volunteer Bolivia
- Project Name: Volunteer Sports Coaching in Bolivia
- Project Category: Teaching
- Project Location: Santa Cruz
- Program fees include:
- Organizing your Volunteer Placement
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Free Internet Access
- Airport Pickup Service
- Travel Insurance, Read Full Policy Details
- Orientation and City Tour (in-country)
- 24/7 in-country Support
- Social Activities
- Letter of Completion
- Items not included: Flights, visa costs, transportation (excluding airport pick-up) airport drop-off, dorm lunches and weekend meals and all other personal expenses 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
- Project Closed Dates:
- Easter Week
- First two weeks of July
- Mid December to February Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
- 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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