Volunteer Opportunities in Bolivia
Presenting the perfect blend of stunning landscape and thrilling adventures, Bolivia is not a destination fit for the average tourist. For travellers interested in joining volunteer projects abroad, Bolivia is their ticket to exploring a land rich in history and culture. They get to meet indigenous communities and experience their unique way of life. Also, no matter what time of the year, there is always a fiesta or a costumed parade just around the corner. Bolivian nonprofit organizations need the support of foreign volunteers who are willing to travel to remote locations and join various programs and activities. Among the many volunteer jobs available in this country, working for nature conservation projects and providing basic education to young children are the most common.
Volunteer Abroad with Local Non-Profits
Featured Non-Profits
Organización No Gubernamental Es una organización boliviana sin fines de lucro, cuya Misión es de aportar al crecimiento integral de las personas desde el ejercicio de la medicina preventiva, la defensa de los derechos humanos y del medio ambiente.
4 ReviewsAndoriña is a hostel with volunteering options in the hostel and on an ´organic farm´, the hostel offers a homely feel, tastfully decoration, excellent breakfast and the many common areas and terraces. It just has been refurbished and offers now also a kitchen for the guests. We do have 26 beds.
We are an NGO working in conservation and wildlife rehabilitation with the indigenous communities of the area. We respect that they are the bearers of an ancient wisdom that remains untainted from the technology, consumerism, and materialism of Western society.
How to Volunteer in Bolivia
How to find volunteer opportunities in Bolivia
Bolivia is the go-to destination for travellers who want to witness the unspoilt wilderness of the Amazonian rainforest and spot many of the thousands of unique animals and birds that dwell within it. Boasting stunning natural landscapes and a rich cultural heritage, Bolivia needs the support of volunteers who are willing to travel the land and support local causes. Volunteers interested in joining wildlife conservation projects get to explore remote towns such as Villa Tunari and Rurrenabaque. These beautiful towns are not only the hubs for experiencing the local customs and cuisines but they are the gateways to the rainforest. Visitors who want to experience the city life can get volunteer work in Cochabamba.
Best time to volunteer in Bolivia
From arid deserts that experience extreme climatic changes to hot and humid rainforests, Bolivia’s climate varies drastically region to region. However, as a general rule, it’s best to travel during the dry months between May and October. At this time, the weather is chillingly cold but travel usually remains unhindered by rain. The time between April and May marks the low season when the temperature remains comfortably warm and the weather is somewhat dry.
Essential information about Bolivia
Volunteers cannot enter the country using regular tourist visas. Visitors who want to volunteer abroad in Bolivia for less than 90 days need to apply for a volunteer visa. Visitors who want to stay more than 90 days need to apply for a temporary residency visa. Apart from several indigenous languages and dialects, Bolivian citizens predominantly speak Spanish. English speaking locals are hard to find especially when travelling in rural areas. Being one of the poorest South American nations, the cost of living in Bolivia is relatively low. A meal with drinks at a mid-range restaurant in the city typically costs $3.68.