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Sustainable Bolivia is a non-profit organization based in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Our primary objective is to provide Bolivian organizations much needed human and financial resources while providing international students and professionals the opportunity to gain practical work experience through internships and volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers/interns are placed with one of our 28 local partner organizations according to their individual skills and interests. Volunteers and interns can contribute in a range of areas such as education, health, the environment, agriculture, microfinance, women’s empowerment, art and performing arts.
The following organisation review was written by Tessa L., a former Sustainable Bolivia volunteer.
Sustainable Bolivia is an organization located in Cochabamba, Bolivia, that connects volunteers with over 20 local partner organizations, and then provides housing and an international community for the duration of the volunteers' stay. Through Sustainable Bolivia I spent two months working for an organization called Performing Life in the fall of 2010.
I would recommend Sustainable Bolivia to anyone looking for a volunteer experience in their area-- they matched me perfectly with an organization where I was able to do work that was meaningful to both myself and those I worked with, offered support whenever I had any issues, provided me with a room in a house full of other international volunteers, and facilitated the creation of a safe and supportive community with which to share my time abroad. Also, there is nothing like being away from your country and being able to come "home" every night and share a communal dinner sitting around the table with inspiring and inspired individuals who are each making their own difference in the world.
As far as cost goes, all you pay is "rent" each month ($300 USD for a shared room). You could definitely find cheaper places to live in Cochabamba if you were looking, but as far as volunteer programs go in general, this is by far the cheapest organization I have ever found, and for the support and opportunities they can provide for you, it is definitely worth it.
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