- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Kaya Volunteering for Educational Projects in Bolivia
ORGANIZATION: Kaya Responsible Travel
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Sports Coaching and Community Work in the Andes
This varied placement focused on sports coaching and community work in the Andes and aims to support disabled and disadvantaged children. Football is the top sport in Bolivia and steps are being taken to integrate girls into the sport. For those with sports therapy experience there is the opportunity to get involved in equine therapy and other activities for children with disabilities.
There are three community-based activities for children from impoverished families in the area. The day care centre for very young children seeks to incorporate a number of physical and sports activities into its program. An after school club for children aged 10-11 also benefits from the addition of structured sports activities. And in addition, a children’s home for those who are victims of abuse. Support is needed to help them build self esteem, communication and enjoy sports through therapy and structured sessions. The idea is to develop their English as well as work on a cultural exchange between the students and the volunteers. A truly great way to learn more about the Bolivian people.
Volunteer in a Children’s Centre in La Paz
Volunteer in a Children’s Centre in Bolivia managed entirely by local families from a small community. Opened in 2004, the aim of the centre founders was to establish a community nursery near La Paz, where children could learn through play and creativity. Primarily providing a safe environment for up to 90 local children, including 25 aged 6 months to 4 years old, the centre also enables mothers to take up employment opportunities. The project is run by 10 locally trained women known to the children as "Tias". Following the initial success of the Children’s centre, an after-school club has also been established for children aged 7-12 years. Children from impoverished backgrounds are able to attend a homework club and spend the last hour of the day enjoying creative time. The Children’s Centre near La Paz aims to provide a safe and happy integrated childcare program for the local community.
More opportunities with Kaya Responsible Travel
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kaya Responsible Travel
Location:
The Arches, North Campus Incubator, Sackville Street, Manchester, M60 1QD, GB
Mission Statement
Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.
Description
Responsible travel is about seeing the world in a manner that most respects and benefits local people, culture and the environment - it's travel in the real world, not tourism.
Every year thousands of people travel the globe looking to explore new environment and experience different cultures, with a spirit of adventure and a desire to learn more about the world.
As global travel becomes more accessible, and we look to visit further and more exotic locations, we often discover that the real world is not always easy to uncover, and often visitors don't get a chance to see beyond the window that tourism can offer.
As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to become a real part of the environments, lives and communities of the world's developing nations. And whether you chose to work on projects that benefit the wildlife, the environment or the people, you come away knowing that your being there has positively impacted those you have visited.
At Kaya, we pride ourselves on delivering only what is best for our volunteers and best for the communities which we are working with. You will find many volunteer organizations to chose between today, and many of these are also offering great placements around the world. But we believe that no-one works closer with their volunteers and with the receiving communities on the ground to make sure everyone can achieve the greatest benefits that volunteering has to offer.
For those of you who have skills that can benefit the projects, and even if you are looking to develop your professional skills in a developing country, your help is invaluable and Kaya staff will work with you to ensure your role matches your skill.
Internships, group ventures and specialist projects can be arranged by request.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
BoliviaSanta Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz NABolivia
DATE POSTED
June 17, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A