“Children of the streets” – Alto La Paz

The program supports children and adolescents who are living in extreme poverty conditions, on the streets of La Paz and el Alto. The program provides a shelter, food and tries to encourage the children to learn new skills to help them reintegrate back into society with a more positive outlook. At the moment the shelter has variety of work they need urgent help with.

Location

The project is located in El Alto (La Paz). This is not only the highest city in the world it is also the fastest growing city in South America; unfortunately it is also one of the worlds poorest. Approximately 66.2% of the populations (650,000) are living below the poverty-line. Most of the population speak a mix of languages these include Ayamara and Quechua (native languages) along with Spanish.

Volunteer duties

You will help out with the administration duties and assist in the daily running of the shelter, to working directly with the children. (Eg: help teach them new skills, elaboration of manual cards, souvenirs and other articles to sell, etc.).

Minimum stay

8 weeks

Maximum stay

12 weeks

Transport

We will provide expenses for transport that will cover your return trip to and from the Project in El Alto.

Availability

Available all year round

Meals

Breakfast

Services not included

Extra expenses and drinks.

Accommodation

You will stay in a room with shared bathroom in the centre of La Paz. (Home stays with a family is available on request)