Volunteer in Bolivia

Serene, breathtaking, and captivating, volunteers in Bolivia are immersed in a vibrant culture.  Volunteer abroad in Bolivia and enjoy the country’s natural wonders, cultural diversity, and captivating landscapes with the Andes mountains in the Western part of the country making it a truly remarkable destination for travelers seeking both adventure and immersion in a rich and vibrant culture. Volunteers in Bolivia have loved the impact that their time volunteering has made on them, and vice versa, as they work with others in local communities. As a volunteer in Bolivia, people are sought as caregivers at elderly care centers, teaching assistants at schools, and counselors for children who struggle with difficult living conditions.

Learn more about all of our volunteer programs in Latin America.

Help local small businesses and human rights organizations in making a difference in their community. Volunteers have the opportunity to support organizations with the development and implementation of various projects, assist the local ICYE office with their daily operations, encourage children and teenagers from low-income families to participate in sporting activities, and support fundraising activities.

Volunteers have the chance to work with children and young people who have special needs. They’ll be able to provide practical, emotional and educative support during daily workshops provided by the host organization.

Support the educational and artistic development of children, support educators by giving tutor sessions, organize sports activities for the children to participate in.

Volunteers have the chance to work with an environmental organization on awareness, protection, and sustainability of the environment. Help organize educational workshops, design education materials, and plan projects to raise environmental awareness among young people.

• Lodging at a local host family or shared housing
• Two home-cooked meals per day
• Cultural activities and excursions
• Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
• In-country airport transportation
• Emergency medical and travel insurance
• 24/7 in-country support and supervision
• A United Planet t-shirt

United Planet provides emergency travel and medical insurance for all volunteers. All Bolivia staff members participate in extensive health and safety training, and are available at all times by 24-hour phone line. Upon enrollment, you will receive a full emergency contact list. In addition, we register all of our volunteers with US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We recommend booking a doctor’s appointment or visiting a travel health clinic a few months out to update your vaccinations.  Read more about health and safety.

Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Bolivia. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Bolivia and will ensure that you arrive safely at orientation at your host house. Volunteers can either walk or take public buses or taxis to their project sites. Daily commuting costs are covered by volunteers.

About Our Quest Fee

We want you to succeed. That means having in place the support our volunteers need. We don’t just drop you in country and hope for the best. We provide training before you leave, language exposure, 24/7 in-country support, support for your host family, accommodations, meals and airport transportation, activities, and excursions. The whole idea is to make the experience successful and productive for you and the host community, and we have found that these things are crucial. Remember that we are a non-profit, mission-driven organization – we wouldn’t spend money on something that wasn’t important.

*Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is due at the time of your enrollment to lock in your spot in our program. After your confirmation in a program, you can choose to pay the Quest Fee all at once or in installments. The total Quest Fee is due 4 weeks before your departure date.