Circus-Arts with streetkids
Coordinator | Laurie
Coordinator | Laurie
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Highlights
Find out about the importance of "lunchtime" in Cochabamba.
Visit the highest statue of Jesus Christ in the world (bigger than in Rio de Janeiro).
Learn and improve your Spanish while taking classes
Experience the solidarity and community-vibe of international volunteering
Be surrounded by national parks and protected arreas.
Acrobats, Artists and Jugglers needed for a Circus-Arts-Project in Cochabamba/Bolivia
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
This buzzing and colorful project works with children in Cochabamba, offering them Circus Arts classes. For the last 10 years, the
project grew and it is now involved in many aspects of social work and education. But the circus-project is still the heart of the
organization and during the classes the kids, often from problematic and violent backgrounds, learn different types of performing arts,
including juggling, unicycle riding, diabolo, poi, aerial acrobatics, trapeze, hand to hand acrobatics, dance, clowning, etc. The key aim
of Circus Arts classes is to teach the kids skills that will increase their coordination and concentration as well as develop self-esteem
and self-determination, which is fundamental to develop new perspectives. The national and international volunteers are the thriving
motor of this project and working here is truly working in a circus-like environment. Besides the circus-classes, they also need people
working in marketing, social media and nutrition.
Possible tasks:
- organizing acts
- teaching new skills
- creating shows
- design/direct skits with social themes
- make costumes
Typical day
You might take Spanish classes from 8:30 - 12:30. You have to take a trufi - you will learn about that - to get to the school. After lunch you will take a ride to one of the projects education centers and meet up with your colleagues.
In the afternoon you the kids come in and you keep on working with two of them on that one trick with the pois
you started yesterday while a colleague is teaching a group of new kids
how to balance on a rope. Later you all sit together and support the
children with their homework while someone is preparing some snacks and
drinks for the group.
If you want and there is still some
energy left, you work the photos you took earlier to post something
about your work on the projects Facebook page or you write an E-mail to
your acrobat friends in your home country to ask for donations.
Free-time activities
In Cochabamba you can find hospitals and western
doctors, supermarkets, good mobile signal and a vast cultural life. There are National Parks nearby, sportstudios, museums and music-schools and yoga studios. Hiking-trails in the nearby mountains and trips to Villa Tunari and other Bolivian Hotspots.
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
or Spanish (intermediate level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
circus related skills including theater, clowning, juggling and acrobatic skills, experience in teaching and working with kids, sewing and painting, enthusiastic and flexible personality. Not sure if you have the right skills? Don’t worry – talk to us!
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:30
- 17:30
What's Included
We charge a one time mediation fee
This includes:
- search and mediation for a suitable project
- preparation via skypcalls
- search and mediation for accomodation (host family and/or volunteer house)
- airport pick up and city tour
- borrowed cellphone and SIM-card
- donation to the project
- support with visa
- 24/7 contact to coordinator on site
- emergency support and hospital transport
- evaluation of the project
Additional costs for volunteers
- flights
- insurrance
- accomodation
- food/meals and daily needs
- Spanish classes (possible)
We will send you detailed information about the costs of living you can expect in Bolivia.
Please note, that all the profit of Beyond South America goes to the foundation "Casa de la Alegría" providing therapeutic workshops for children and adolescence in social projects in and arround Cochabamba/Bolivia
We will pick you up from the airport anytime and bring you to your accommodation on the day you arrive.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
Please arrange your own accommodation.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba. We assist you to find cheap flights to Bolivia.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Bolivia provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Bolivia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Bolivia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Volunteers are needed all year arround and there a many international and national volunteers working in thsi project.
Please note the minimum duration of 2-3 months - depending on your Spanish- and skill-level. People with long circus experience and a good Spanish could stay a shorter period of time.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
8 - 50 weeks
Program fees
8 weeks
(min. stay)
$550
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$550
Average fees
$40
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Beyond South America
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Beyond South America during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Circus-Arts with streetkids
Acrobats, Artists and Jugglers needed for a Circus-Arts-Project in Cochabamba/Bolivia
$40/week
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