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Become a volunteer

We welcome volunteers from all over the world and from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages, experiences and different belief systems.

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We are based in Cochabamba, Bolivia and have projects available for Educators, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Carpenters, Mechanics and many more.

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Volunteers will be involved in challenging, yet achievable tasks that meet real community needs.

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Come and experience true adventure, culture and change by serving the poor, sick, troubled, orphaned and widowed in a beautiful yet developing country.

ACCOMODATION

Accommodation can be included in the cost of your volunteering placement.  Costs vary according to options selected (see below).

SKILLS

We are looking for a wide range of professionals from physiotherapists, psychologists, paediatricians and teachers.

DURATION

Projects range in length according to the time volunteers have available and can run from 2 weeks to 12 months.

COST

Costs are detailed below and outline all inclusions

DO I NEED                           ?

Spanish

Spanish is not needed to work with a Serve Abroad project, however it is highly recommended. Serve Abroad offices are located within a recommended local language school. Classes are an affordable additional costs and can form part of your volunteering. Why wait? Language classes are available over Skype and the more language you have, the more you can communicate with locals!

WHERE ARE PLACEMENTS?

Placements are only in Cochabamba, Bolivia.  However, we have 10 different partner organisations within the city to arrange a placement that meets organisational needs and your skill set.

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NB: please note all fees are listed in USD

Application & Orientation Fee

$120

Member Care per month

$50

Spanish Classes 80 classes per month

$900

Home Stay/month - inc. food, utilities, etc.

$500

Private Apartment/month - not inc. utilities, food etc.

$800

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Please note all payments are made to 'Conexiones entre Mundos' language school who handle all administration.

SO HOW DOES IT WORK?

PRICES

Prices
How It Works

SO HOW DOES IT WORK?

INQUIRE

Decide on your dates, then send us an initial inquiry form. We'll confirm a suitable placement and availability within 5 business days. 

CONFIRM

We'll contact you to fill in the volunteer form and send required documents. A Skype interview may be required.

BOOK

Book your flights, travel insurance and get vaccinations

ARRIVE

Work, make friends, travel and make a difference

ARRIVE

Return home knowing you've made a difference in the lives of locals

I'M INTERESTED!

That's great news! Just fill in your skills, interests and available dates in the below form and we'll start finding the right placement for you!

Interested
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