Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are a few options to do genuine volunteer work. Government-sponsored organiz-
ations or NGOs offer longer-term programs (usually two years) for which you receive an
allowance, pre-departure briefings and ongoing organizational support; church-affiliated
or religious organizations offer short-term opportunities, often on a group basis; and smal-
ler volunteer organizations (often profit-based) offer independent travelers the opportunity
to work on community projects. These usually have a two- or four-week minimum for
which you pay.
Volunteer Organizations
Animales S.O.S
(
2-230-8080;
www.animalessos.org
; Av Chacaltaya 1759, La Paz)
An animal-welfare group caring for mistreated or abused stray animals.
Parque Machía
(
4-413-6572;
www.intiwarayassi.org
; Villa Tunari, Chapare)
Volunteer-run wild-animal refuge; previous experience of working with animals is
needed, and the minimum commitment is 15 days.
Senda Verde
(
7472-2825;
www.sendaverde.com
;
Yolosa)
Just outside Coroico, this
wildlife refuge has a two-week volunteer program.
Sustainable Bolivia
(
4-423-3786;
www.sustainablebolivia.org
;
Julio Arauco Prado
230, Cochabamba)
Cochabamba-based nonprofit organization with a variety of volunteer-
ing programs, both short- and long-term, through 22 local organizations.
Ecuador 0342, Cochabamba)
Arranges short- and long-term volunteer work, study and
homestay programs throughout Bolivia.
WWOOOF Latin America
(
www.wwooflatinamerica.com
)
Sets you up with volunteer
opportunities on organic farms.
International Programs
Amizade
(
www.amizade.org
)
Bridge Abroad
(
www.volunteeradventures.com
)
Earthwatch Institute
(
www.earthwatch.org
)
Global Crossroad
(
www.globalcrossroad.com
)
GoAbroad.com
(
www.volunteerabroad.com
)
