Sustainable Bolivia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the Bolivian Amazon that partners with local initiatives to provides resources that support ecotourism, nature conservation, health and education. Volunteers and interns are placed with partner NGOs throughout the country, namely in and around Riberalta, Bolivia.
The health system in Bolivia lacks funding and staff. The facilities are often basic, the clinics mostly attend to minor emercigencies and routine visits. As a volunteer or intern in the healthcare sector you will be able to observe many types of health issues while working in facilities that are very different to what you are used to back home.
Sustainable Bolivia is supporting the Centro Nuevos Horizontes (New Horizons) which is working with children with special needs. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this Centre is able caters to the unique physical and psychological needs of each individual. Services include assessment and evaluation, physical therapy and rehabilitation, individualized educational programs, speech and communication support, play therapy and vocational training. The program also serves as a day care for young children of varying levels of independence.
Responsibilities may include:
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.
Airport pick up in the city of Riberalta
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Speech Therapist for children
As a volunteer at the Centro Nuevos Horizontes you will provide children with speech impairments the necessary communication support.
$63/week
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