Environmental Education for school children
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
Live in the city of eternal spring. Seriously, the climate here is awesome.
Be surrounded by national parks and protected arreas.
Volunteer for Environmental Education in schools needed in a small NGO in Cochabamba/Boliva
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Rapidly increasing traffic in the Andes of Bolivia leads to high concentrations of pollutant - green areas with trees and shrubs are rare.
Outside the cities, there are few alternatives to agriculture and hardly any access to renewable energies. The population lacks
knowledge of sustainable use of small forest areas and the sustainable sale of wood.
Our partner gives environmental education to students in the south of the city of Cochabamba, integrating aspects of environmental
protection, plant production and waste management. They teach in classrooms, give classes in nature and do hands-on work with the
students. Every year, training programs with 1,500 to 2,000 students are realized.
Possible tasks:
- assisting the teachers giving classes
- developing methods and didactic material
- researching educational information
- developing short-term group projects for environmental education.
Typical day
Today everyone is excited because it is the day of the competition for the best watering can made of recycled materials you started with the 4th graders 4 weeks ago. The director of the school is moderating the event and you are in the panel to judge. Your project donated small prices for the winners and you judge the design, the "rainyness" and materials that are used. The kids are proud and excited and the designs are awesome.
In the afternoon, you have Spanish classes and take a trufi - you will learn about that - to get to the language school.
Before you head out to your free evening, to meet up with some friends to visit an exhibition of local artists, you sit down in a Cafe to write a Blog entry about the event and edit the photos you took.
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, 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 (basic level)
required
at High School level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
experience in teaching, developing didactic materials, interest in/knowledge of environmental subjects, interest in/knowledge of agricultural subjects, flexibility, research, working with kids. Don't know 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
What's Included
We charge a one-time mediation fee
This includes:
- search and mediation for a suitable project
- preparation via Skype calls
- search and mediation for accommodation (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
- insurance
- accommodation
- 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 around Cochabamba/Bolivia
We will pick you up at Cochabamba Airport anytime and bring you to your accommodation on the day of your arrival.
Good 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 but please check in with us before, because there are weeks in the year were schools are closed due to vacacions.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
8 - 18 weeks
Program fees
8 weeks
(min. stay)
$550
18 weeks
(max. stay)
$550
Average fees
$50
/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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Environmental Education for school children
Volunteer for Environmental Education in schools needed in a small NGO in Cochabamba/Boliva
$50/week
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