Niño Feliz

The NGO is based and works in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and its surroundings. Santa Cruz is a tropical city in the west part of Bolivia. There is easy access to the internet and other services that the volunteer may need in the area. Tropical climate with a very hot summer (December to March).

Minimum (weeks): 8
Maximum (weeks): 16

The foreign volunteer should provide logistical, technical or professional support to the staff.

Some of the specific tasks will refer to :
- Planning of activities with women’s and children organizations.
- Visits to families.
- Elaboration of projects and fund-raising
- Promoting the organization in Embassies, Countries and different events.

Working hours: 4 to 8 hours per day.

Previous academic and/or practical experience in the areas of legal assistance, education project planning and implementation, would be preferred.
However, the project is open to everyone who’s interested and committed to provide meaningful support. Patience, motivation and creativity are very important.

Previous academic and/or practical experience in the areas of legal assistance, education project planning and implementation would be welcome.

“Niño Feliz” brings together women’s organizations of Aymara, quechua and guaraní origin in order to fight against discrimination and poverty. Workshops on basic human rights, i.e. on education health and social assistance. In addition, it works and helps with medical care.

The volunteer can live with a host family or at the project. Breakfast, dinner and lunch to be provided by host family. If the volunteer lives at the project two or three meals will be provided for the project. Vegetarians may have difficulties with the local diet.

It is recommended to bring: quite loose long pants, comfortable slippers for long walks, a hat, sun glasses, repellent for insects, personal medications, enough movie rolls and sleeping bag.