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English Teaching in Bolivian Amazon

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4 - 48 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

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Destaques

  • Enjoy volunteering abroad and geting to know the Bolivian Amazon
  • Develop educational techniques and experience teaching English in rural communities
  • Play with kids and teenagers while teaching about English
  • Make friends and meaningful memories with other volunteers
  • Visit the Aquicuana Reserve to experience part of the Amazon Forest

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Famílias
Grupos
50+

Sobre o programa

Teach English in 2 rural communities in Riberalta, Bolivia. Support sustainable community development and conservation actions around the Aquicuana Reserve.

Sustainable Bolivia is a NGO based in Riberalta, the heart of the Bolivian Amazon. We focus our work on sustainable community development and conservation actions.

Our volunteers have the opportunity to live and support our work at the Aquicuana Reserve and it's surroundings. This area of ...

Sobre o programa

Sustainable Bolivia is a NGO based in Riberalta, the heart of the Bolivian Amazon. We focus our work on sustainable community development and conservation actions.

Our volunteers have the opportunity to live and support our work at the Aquicuana Reserve and it's surroundings. This area of incredible biodiversity is located about 20 kilometers from the city of Riberalta in the Beni Department of the Bolivian Amazon. It is home to Lake San José, the plant-medicine retreat center Pisatahua, and two rural communities: San José and Warnes. Its name, Aquicuana, comes from the Tacana native language, meaning ‘land of the giant trees.’

There we promote initiatives to support education, scientific research, community development, regenerative agriculture and conservation actions.

We provide a open space for the community called "Comedor" where volunteers have internet access so that they can prepare and develop activities with the community. We also offer a Research Station and (depending on availability) accommodation in the city of Riberalta if volunteers want to visit, shop or go out during the weekends.

People in these communities are looking forward to learn English in a dynamic and fun way. Some of them would use the language to work in tourism, others want to learn as personal fulfillment or benefit from it in other activities. Riberalta is a region with big touristic potential and sometimes language is a barrier for foreigners who want to learn about the culture, visit the Aquicuana Reserve or support local initiatives.


Dia típico

Responsibilities may include:

  • Preparing and implementing English lessons in a dynamic way according to the group's age and level.
  • Preparing a project with the students to practice vocabulary (a play, a drawing/painting, a mural , gardening, cooking, etc.)
  • Helping plan and supervise children on ...

Dia típico

Responsibilities may include:

  • Preparing and implementing English lessons in a dynamic way according to the group's age and level.
  • Preparing a project with the students to practice vocabulary (a play, a drawing/painting, a mural , gardening, cooking, etc.)
  • Helping plan and supervise children on off-campus outings
  • Help and coordinate with the educators and teachers
The volunteers will be working with the local staff.


Actividades em tempo livre

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 in the city. It is also very easy to go to Brazil where you there is a lot of amenities ...

Actividades em tempo livre

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 in the city. 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.


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (fluentemente) ou Esloveno (nível básico)

Documentos Necessários

CV and passport

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

Minimum commitment of 1 month Basic Spanish Patience and flexibility Ability to work with little supervision or independently Experience in teaching English, lesson planning or general knowledge in regards of group coordination is welcome.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Sustainable Bolivia

    All Prices Include:

    • Pre-arrival support
    • Accommodation at the Aquicuana Reserve
    • 3 meals a day (vegetarian/vegan option possible)
    • Volunteer or internship placement
    • 24-hour staff support
    • Drinkable water
    • Internet access
    • Orientation
    • Airport pick up (in Riberalta) and initial transportation to the Reserve
    • Cleaning services
    • Discount to Plant Medicine Retreat Pisatahua

Recepção no aeroporto em Gen Buech Airport

Airport pick up from the city of Riberalta

Alojamento

We offer accommodation inside the Aquicuana Reserve and share Pisatahua Retreat's infrastructure. Volunteers and interns share dorm rooms in our sustainable ecolodges, the volunteer cabin and the research station.

About infrastructure in Pisatahua:

We employ energy-efficient innovations to enhance the comfort and aesthetic experience of our guests.  We make every possible attempt to utilize local, natural, and sustainable building materials for housing and furniture.

We use renewable energy resources and we’ve implemented simple, cost-efficient, energy and water conservation measures.  We treat grey-water and recycle all our waste.

Our facilities were constructed with sustainably-harvested wood, bamboo, and palm leaves. We designed all of our infrastructure in accordance with traditional construction techniques; however, these methodologies were adapted to meet our specific needs. Local community members are employed for all our construction and maintenance needs.

All construction methods minimized the removal of vegetation.  The trees whose lives we spared return the favor by cooling down the area and shielding our guests from the sun.

We constructed limited number of elevated walkways to prevent soil erosion and protect fragile ecosystems.  These walkways also protect our guests from the jungle elements.

Energy and Water Conservation:

Due to our remote location, we’re completely off-grid and we must generate our own electricity.  Electricity use is limited to power a few appliances such as common-area lighting, water pumps, and kitchen equipment.

We’ve taken steps to minimize our water usage by implementing a few simple measures including: low-flow restrictor valves, low-flow toilets and water saving nozzles. Furthermore, guests are required to use 100% biodegradable, phosphorous-free soap and shampoo.

Some of our energy conservation measures include:

  • Renewable solar energy light-bulbs
  • Drying racks on clothes line
  • Reusing towels and linens
  • High efficiency appliances
  • Energy efficient refrigeration
Our goal is to Leave-No-Trace when it comes to waste. Anything we pack in, we bring out. We recycle everything we can in the city of Riberalta.  All organic matter from the kitchen is composted. A conscious effort is made to reduce all packaging. Whenever possible we purchase supplies made from recycled materials.

Alimentos e Bebidas

  • Drinkable water available
  • 3 meals per day (vegetarian/vegan option possible)

Acesso à Internet

Acesso limitado no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Gen Buech Airport (RIB) em Riberalta. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Bolívia. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Bolívia proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Bolívia deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Bolívia. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

When can your start volunteering?

Volunteers can join the program throughout all year round.

How to get to Riberalta?

First you would have to fly into Bolivia - either La Paz (LPB) or Santa Cruz (VVI). From there you can take a connecting flight with the airline Ecojet to Riberalta. There are daily flights that cost about $120 each way. We typically recommend you fly into Santa Cruz as the connections are easier. Contact us for information to purchase a flight with a local travel agency.

Disponibilidade
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Preços do programa

4 semanas (estadia min.) 585€
8 semanas 1.170€
12 semanas 1.755€
48 semanas (estadia máx.) 7.018€
Preços médios 146€/semana

Preços do programa

146€ por semana 4 - 48 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

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Duração

4 - 48 semanas

Depósito

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Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Sustainable Bolivia durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


Conheça seu anfitrião

Sustainable Bolivia

Excelente 4.8 rating (17 revisões)

Non-profit - fundada em 2006

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Hospedado por

Erik

Línguas faladas: Esloveno, Inglês

Sobre o projecto

Founded in 2007, Sustainable Bolivia is an international non-profit organization with conservation and sustainable development initiatives in the Bolivian Amazon

Conheça seu anfitrião

Founded in 2007, Sustainable Bolivia (SB) is a 501 (c) 3 international non-profit organization with conservation and sustainable development initiatives in the Bolivian Amazon.


Our Work in the Aquicuana Reserve

In 2016, we helped secure protection for more than 20,000 hectares of rainforest, establishing the Aquicuana Reserve. Inside the Reserve, we partner with local communities and oversee projects focused on community-based ecotourism, conservation and resource management, and environmental education/research.


Our Work in Riberalta

In the nearby city of Riberalta, SB supports local organizations with volunteer placementsand micro-grant funding.  We provide local scholarships and organize internships, art residencies, and research opportunities for international students and professionals.  We also oversee a Spanish and Indigenous Language School providing instruction in the native Chacobo, Cavineño and Ese Ejja languages.


17 revisões · rating4.8

PAOLO Ventruri rating5

2022 at English Teaching in Bolivian Amazon

I volunteered in a hogar for children and teenagers, helping in the daily management and after school. A typical day was to wake up early in the morning and help prepare breakfast, accompany them to school and play in the afternoon and create small activities including teaching basic English. In ...
Alba Abon rating4.2

2019 at English Teaching in Bolivian Amazon

I really enjoyed my stay in Riberalta, the other volunteers were amazing and it felt like if we were a family. Erik was very helpful and kind, and I had the chance to live an experience I will never forget. Totally recommended! ...
Google Translator: The organization needed updates to their web sites. My profession is web design. I have done the work comfortably, because the office has a good environment in the center of Riberalta. In addition, the relationship with the coordinator (Erik) could not be better. I highlight ...
Yosquin Gilbos rating5

2022 at Independent Research in Bolivian Amazon

I wanted to be in the Amazon and achieve something meaningful there. After discussing with local biologist and supervisor Vincent Vos, I decided to illustrate a map of the new Aquicuana Municipal Reserve. As of writing this review the map is unfinished, and I doubt I'll ever feel like it will do the ...
I felt safe and supported navigating a new country, culture and language. I had the opportunity to volunteer at a local orphanage in the afternoons, access to spanish classes and staying a duration with a local family. To this day I am still touched by this unforgettable experience in Bolivia. It ...
Fernanda Aguero rating5

2022 at Graphic Designer in the Bolivian Amazon

I helped build logos, design informational material for the organization, and plan and create content for Sustainable Bolivia's social media. It was a very fulfilling opportunity and a unique experience where I was able to connect more with the culture of Bolivia and learn a lot about the fauna, ...

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