Community Based Ecotourism Coordinator
Coordinator | Erik
Coordinator | Erik
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To support conservation efforts and provide a sustainable income, SB promoting local ecotourism projects.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Sustainable Bolivia is looking for volunteers interested in supporting ecotourism projects in the Bolivian Amazon, around the city of Riberalta. Working alongside the municipal government and local communities, Sustainable Bolivia helped establish a new 20,000+ hectare reserve in the Bolivian Amazon in 2016, the Aquicuana Reserve.
This area of remarkable beauty and unsurpassed biologically diversity is now protected from agriculture expansion, ranching, logging, mining and natural resource extraction. To support conservation efforts and provide a sustainable income, Sustainable Bolivia is working alongside the local government and two communities inside the reserve to promote local ecotourism projects. Proposed initiatives include guided nature hikes, plant medicine, canoe rides, bird watching and fishing.
The volunteer will help in the promotion efforts of the NGO at the international and local levels, working with different actors in the tourism sectors as well as using specific platforms.
Typical day
Responsabilities may include:
- Promoting the Reserve through social media
- Looking for online platforms to promote the Reserve
- Contact local tourism actors to promote the Reserve
- Creating content: blogging, photography, videos, promotional materials
- Answer to potential querries
- Translation/guide-services inside the reserve
- Participate to the Fundraising efforts
- Assisting in reforestation efforts
- The volunteer will work with the National Director, and the working hours are from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 3.00 to 6.00
Free-time activities
In their free time, volunteers can enjoy a lot of activities around Riberalta such as enjoying the nature of the Amazon (tours, trekking) and the animals, enjoying the rivers (boat tours) or the swimming pools close-by. It is also very easy to go to Brazil where you there is a lot of amenities for shopping.
If volunteers want to travel, there is a lot to see in Bolivia itself (easily accessible by plane) such as the salt flats, the Titicaca Lake, the cities of La Paz, Sucre and Tarija (this last one for the wines), the mines of Potosi and of course its incredible nature and the parks around Santa Cruz (Amboro) or Samaipata, and around Villa Tunari.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Hiking
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 (basic level)
CV and passport
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Basic Spanish
Experience or education background in tourism an advantage
Open-minded, flexible, patient and proactive
Experience or education background in tourism an advantage
Open-minded, flexible, patient and proactive
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
09:00
- 17:00
What's Included
Riberalta Airport
- 250$ per month for a shared room in the volunteer house (depending on availability)
- 350$ per month for a private room in the volunteer house (depending on availability)
- 450$ per month for a private room in a host family (incl. 3 meals per day)
Bottled water available
If you live in a host family, you get 3 meals per day (vegetarian option possible)
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Gen Buech Airport (RIB) in Riberalta. 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
- Airport Pick up
- Orientation upon arrival
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 50 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$250
5 weeks
$313
6 weeks
$375
7 weeks
$438
11 weeks
$688
19 weeks
$1,188
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,125
Average fees
$63
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Sustainable Bolivia
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 Sustainable Bolivia during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Community Based Ecotourism Coordinator
To support conservation efforts and provide a sustainable income, SB promoting local ecotourism projects.
$63/week
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