Volunteer placements are provided at all levels kinder garden, primary and secondary schools.  Class’s size is about 30 students in the mornings and about 15 in the afternoons. There are 3 English teachers two of them work in the mornings and one works in the afternoons, they teach from basic level to intermediate level to kids from 6 to 18 years old.  Normally each teacher works with one or two volunteers that work as their assistants the work for volunteers is mainly to help the teachers to prepare the class activities and to help to do these activities during the class. Depending on the volunteer’s Spanish level there may be the opportunity to divide the class and get half of the students to another class (to work as a teacher) it would also depend of the volunteer’s teaching experience and creativity. If the volunteers are not experienced teaching or if they don’t feel confident enough they can work as class assistants.  

Volunteers can also help with sports, math, biology, Music, art, history, dances, etc as additional activities.                

Creative volunteers can also organize workshops and contests such as craft, painting, English clubs, etc

Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Beginner - Intermediate Spanish knowledge is recommended.

Project Location
The project placements are located in the city of  Santa Cruz Most of the volunteer placements are located within 15 - 30 minutes away from their accommodation and volunteers use local transportation such as mini bus or taxis for their commuting.

Airport Receive/ Transfer: You will arrive at the international airport of Viru-Viru. The airport is located 20km north of Santa Cruz. Those volunteers who will be already in Santa Cruz will be met by the staff at a designated meeting point decided beforehand.

Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.

Lodging: Accommodation is provided on a shared basis in a local Bolivian family home. The home stay accommodations are neat and provide a comfortable stay during your volunteering period in Bolivia. All accommodations have running water, electricity and all basic amenities  available.

Food: 3 meals a day would be provided as part of your program. Bolivian food is varied and you will be able to delight yourself with a great quantity of different plates that include meats and vegetables of all kinds.  Even so, if you do not like chilli or spicy plates, you should take precaution at the moment of ordering since most part of the food has this characteristic.

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please click here

In – Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

Start Dates
Volunteers can begin their project placement on any Monday of the month throughout the year.

Program Costs
Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference.

What are you Paying For ?
» 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
» Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
» Airport Pickup
» Orientation
» Food
» Accommodation
» Travel & Medical Insurance 

What's NOT Included ?
» Airfare
» Visa and Visa extension fee
» Airport drop, airport taxes
»Local Transportation
» Any personal expenses (You would need around $40 for weekly expenses)