Support a Special Need Center for Children
Coordinator | Ludivine
Coordinator | Ludivine
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SB is working with Centro Nuevos Horizontes, a multi-faceted service program center for children and adults with special needs.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
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, regenerative agriculture, health and education. Volunteers and interns are placed with partner NGOs throughout the country, namely in and around Riberalta, Bolivia.
Centro Nuevos Horizontes (New Horizon Center) is a multi-faceted service program center for children and adults with special needs. They receive 35 children and 5 to 6 adults daily, putting the focus on children. They empower patients to assume their right place in society while enhancing families´ability to nurture and support them. Through rehabilitative services and individual treatment plans, program staff help each individual to attain the highest level of independence possible so they can lead a fuller and more productive life within their families and communities.
In addition to providing rehabilitative services, Centro Nuevos Horizontes advocates for rights of disabled persons within the community.
Typical day
From 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, the center serves primarily as a daycare for the many children they receive. Nuevos Horizontes is looking for a compassionate, responsible individual to help out supervising and engaging with the children during daycare hours.
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing direct and one-on-one support to each child
- Preparing and implementing activities including music, art and games
- Evolve and adapt new methods of teaching to enable differently abled children to work smoothly
- Work with families and caretakers to ensure that a sustainable treatment plan is carried out in all areas of their life
- Empower children to become as independent as possible through adaptive education and teaching self-advocacy
- Aiding specialists with rehabilitation and other support when necessary
- Helping with meal preparation and menu planning, ensuring quality nutrition
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)
required
Education, Healthcare, International Relations at University level
CV and passport
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Basic Spanish
Flexible, open-minded
Flexible, open-minded
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 15:00
What's Included
All Prices Include:
- Pre-arrival support
- Accommodation
- Volunteer or internship placement
- Internet access
- Orientation
- Pick-up from Riberalta airport
- Grant funding through mini-grant program
- Cleaning services
- Drinkable water
- Access to Plant Medicine Retreat Pisatahua
- Sponsored cultural events (workshops, shared dinners, yoga classes, documentary screenings, etc.)
- 24-hour staff support
- A contribution to our scholarship program
- 3 meals a day (only for Family Home Stay option)
In Riberalta airport, any day and time
- 175$ / month for a shared room in the volunteer house (depending on availability)
- 250$ / month for a private room in the volunteer house (depending on availability)
- 450$ / month for a private room in a host family (incl. 3 meals/day)
- Bottled and drinkable water available at all times
- If you are in a host family, 3 meals per day are provided (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
- All year round except in between 15 Dec and 1 Feb
- Orientation upon arrival
- House visit and City Tour
This program is paused due to COVID-19
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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Support a Special Need Center for Children
SB is working with Centro Nuevos Horizontes, a multi-faceted service program center for children and adults with special needs.
$63/week
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