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Eco-Citizenship Assistant

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Focus on Sustainable development
  • Improve your Spanish through total immersion in host families and by volunteering in care homes
  • Change your perspective and understanding of and exciting country and culture

Highlights

  • Focus on Sustainable development
  • Improve your Spanish through total immersion in host families and by volunteering in care homes
  • Change your perspective and understanding of and exciting country and culture
  • Discover one of the culturally richest countries in South America

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Protect the local environment through agroforestry and participate in environmental classes for children.

    Environmental management is a major concern in Bolivia and its town of Cochabamba, water shortages are recurrent and the consequences of climate change are palpable.

    LifeTime Projects helps support children’s homes in the town of Cochabamba to become sustainable by implementing practical and ...

    About the program

    Environmental management is a major concern in Bolivia and its town of Cochabamba, water shortages are recurrent and the consequences of climate change are palpable.

    LifeTime Projects helps support children’s homes in the town of Cochabamba to become sustainable by implementing practical and theoretical eco learning programmes with the children. Hogares Verdes which means “Green Homes” is an educational programme about ecological citizenship. The aim is to raise awareness on environmental issues within 6 Bolivian orphanages, in order to develop an understanding of the importance of recycling, sustainable agriculture, and the protection of the environment Furthermore, urban vegetable gardens are set up with the children’s homes with home grown,organic products which provide healthy and sustainable food sources for the homes.

    The elder children at the homes are also able to follow vocational training in agroforestry and environmental protection. 

    The Hogares Verdes project follows an ecological, economical and social logic that entirely contributes to sustainable improvements in the living environment of Cochabamba. The long term aim is to integrate environmental issues in local political discussions and behaviour.

    We organise an online meeting between you and our local in Bolivia so you can get to know each other before your arrival and so as to tailor your project accordingly. Our team will pick you up at Cochabamba, Jorge Wilstermann airport and accompany you throughout. We provide accommodation with host families to ensure a comfortable stay and to enhance linguistic immersion for our volunteers. We are committed to providing optimal support to volunteers who decide to join us in Bolivia. Therefore, we assist you in your initial days, including airport pick-up, city tour, SIM card purchase, explanation of public transportation, and guidance throughout your volunteering. To ensure a smooth experience, we organise weekly meetings with our volunteers to discuss the week's progress and address any problems or questions.

    Typical day

    If you want to get involved in the environmental sector, there are many skills that can be useful in the Hogares Verdes project. Recycling, organic farming, sustainable development, agroforestry, low tech agricultural solutions, awareness raising through creative arts and games etc.

    You can ...

    Typical day

    If you want to get involved in the environmental sector, there are many skills that can be useful in the Hogares Verdes project. Recycling, organic farming, sustainable development, agroforestry, low tech agricultural solutions, awareness raising through creative arts and games etc.

    You can participate in the projects by sharing your knowledge and by proposing your own activities on the sustainable development and eco-citizenship theme, but also by sharing your personal experiences and enthusiasm with our local team and partners and help engage young people coming from these Bolivian care homes about environmental issues.

    The first part of the day will be from 8.30 am to 12pm where you will stay with the children and make them learn about eco-citizenship in theoretical practice. From 12 to 13 pm you have lunch with your host family. Then from 13 to 16.30 pm you will be with the children for manual practice such as building a chicken pen and helping them learn about eco citizenship through games and activities.

    Free-time activities

    There are numerous activities to enjoy outside the care centres in Cochabamba and the surrounding area. 

    • For nature enthusiasts, the city is located near the Andes Mountains, with easily accessible peaks for group excursions through travel agencies, such as the iconic Tunari Peak (5035m). 

    • Other ...

    Free-time activities

    There are numerous activities to enjoy outside the care centres in Cochabamba and the surrounding area. 

    • For nature enthusiasts, the city is located near the Andes Mountains, with easily accessible peaks for group excursions through travel agencies, such as the iconic Tunari Peak (5035m). 

    • Other nature activities include visiting lakes, waterfalls, and natural spaces near the city (Laguna Corani, La Angostura, Pairumani, Apote waterfalls, etc.). 

    • Although not the capital, Cochabamba is the country's third-largest city, with a metropolitan area of 1.5 million inhabitants. The city center offers numerous bars and restaurants for enjoying the nightlife. The "La Cancha" market is one of the largest in the country, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, and other items at reasonable prices. The city's central location provides convenient road and air connections to many destinations within the country. 

    • Many volunteers take the opportunity to visit the Salar de Uyuni, located at only one night away from Cochabamba, while other tourist attractions are also available (La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Villa Tunari). 

    • For closer outings, Toro Toro National Park is only a 4-hour drive away.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    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.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    A psychological evaluation

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Engineering, agriculture, sustainable development, teaching

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by LifeTime Projects

    Fees include: 

    • Airport pick up from Jorge Wilstermann, Cochabamba airport 
    • Home stay 
    • Three meals a day
    • Medical insurance for European volunteers
    • Project support before, during and after your stay 

    Airport Pickup at J Wilsterman Airport

    A member of our local team will pick you up at Cochabamba, Jorge Wilstermann airport upon arrival. The airport is about 45 minutes from all local host families. 

    Accommodation

    Home stay is organised with local families. You will have a private room and three meals a day provided by your family. Guest families are selected strictly based on hygiene and cultural awareness. 

    Food & Beverages

    Guest families provide drinking water and three meals a day. Meals are usually typical Bolivian dishes, Cochabamba is renowned for it's varied and delicious specialities! Vegetarian and other dietary options are available. 

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba. We assist you to find cheap flights to Bolivia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    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. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Bolivia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Bolivia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    We welcome volunteers throughout the year except over the Christmas holiday period. 
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 1,404€
    5 weeks 1,755€
    6 weeks 2,106€
    7 weeks 2,457€
    8 weeks 2,808€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 4,212€
    Average fees 351€/week

    Program fees

    351€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    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.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with LifeTime Projects during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    LifeTime Projects

    Outstanding 4.9 rating (9 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2014

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Laetitia

    Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish

    About the project

    We believe that the best way to discover a new culture is through working on a social project with the local population and living their daily life with them.

    Meet your organization

    LifeTime Projects is a French based non profit organisation. 

    We work in the following fields : 
     - Child protection
     - Women's rights
     - The protection of the environment and animal welfare 
     - Eco citizenship

    In the following countries : 
    - Bolivia
    - Cameroun
    - Colombia
    - Guatemala
    - England
    - France 

    We believe in : 

    Living in total immersion in the country you visit 
    By discovering the world with LifeTime Projects, you will experience unforgettable moments. Whether during your mission, with your host family or with the people you meet, you will discover the culture and traditions of a country directly. Thanks to this complete immersion in the life of the country, and having built a project with the locals, you will return with a real knowledge of the local culture.

    Take part in concrete actions
    Do you have difficulty measuring the impact of good deed ? The best way to measure the usefulness of your actions is to carry them out directly, in the field! That is why LifeTime Projects supports you in the design and organization of your humanitarian mission or gap year in total immersion.

    Change your world view, make a difference
    Our humanitarian and ecological missions are designed to have a maximum impact, not only locally but also on the volunteer who will return to his or her daily life enriched by a new perspective on the world.
    We act where people need us most and where our presence is most wanted. You will come back with the feeling that you have made a difference and made your contribution to a more understanding world. We believe we all have a lot to learn fro each other and putting different cultures together is enriching and strengthening for all. 

    Your footprint
    We hope to leave our mark, that of sharing, love and mutual respect, in the hearts of the people we meet and work with (note that our organization is independent of any political party and religious organization).
    Whether in Cameroon, Bolivia, Guatemala, Colombia, France or England, discovering the world allows a better understanding of its challenges. What seems distant from France takes a whole new dimension before, during and after the experience of a mission with LifeTime Projects.
    Participating in an international development mission with LifeTime Projects also means contributing to sustainable development by helping people and changing their view of the world. 

    9 reviews · rating4.9

    Paula Zivić rating5

    2023 at Eco citizenship

    I spent 3,5 weeks in Rincon del mar with LifeTimeProjects. I got to experience so many different things and i am so grateful for that time. Not only did I feel unbelievable safe but Rincon is beautiful itself :) Manon, the project leader is super nice and helped me alot with understanding the ...
    Matthew Grady rating3.8

    2022 at Eco citizenship

    This was my first time volunteering so I don’t have much to compare it to. I spent six weeks in Rincón del Mar and I would recommend it to anyone. It is possibly the safest I have ever felt anywhere in the world. I signed up for four weeks and ended up staying for an extra two (the more time you ...
    Google Translator: I really enjoyed my experience with LifeTime Projects! I went to Yaoundé, Cameroon, for 3 months on the project Impuls'Her Projects. I gave entrepreneurship, literacy and computer lessons to young Cameroonian women in orphanages and reception centers. I was very well accompanied ...
    Christine Horville rating5

    2019 at Creative workshops and cultural exchange

    Google Translator: This year I joined the LifeTime Projects Association to go to Cameroon and share my time and knowledge with orphans and women of the Impuls'Her project. LifeTime Projects invests in several orphanages in Cameroon, in the capital Yaoundé. They welcome children from birth to ...
    Google Translator: I have participated in a current socio-cultural project in Rincon del Mar, a town located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, through intensive action in workshops and activities related to art, culture and the environment. I had the opportunity to teach and / or share my ...
    Christine Broad rating5

    2018 at Creative workshops and cultural exchange

    How to help Atta ‘s women improve their autonomy Six Atta women were trained in organic palm oil soap making, to produce and sell soap on markets and earn money to allow their daughters to go to school. The whole village ( women , school , Church ) was informed ( Phast méthod ) on how to ...

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    Americas > South America > Bolivia > Cochabamba

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