UNISOL
Bolivia, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.
We offer special attention to children and adolescents who come from situations of social risk, who live in a situation of poverty.
Specific requests:
Knowledge of Spanish (intermediate level) or Italian (basic level)
Complete COVID vaccine
Mode: face-to-face / online
Period: from September to June
Minimum time: 1 month
Maximum time: 3 months
Context of the community in which he works
The UNISOL Fundation is located in Bolivia and consists of 2 Training Centers: the Rincón de Luz Center located in the south of the city of Cochabamba and the Clara Luz Center in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, both oriented towards the integral training of children and their families. Currently the 2 centers benefit about 250 children.
The Rincón de Luz Center (Cochabamba) offers its attention to children and adolescents who come from situations of social risk, while the Clara Luz Center works in favor of children up to 12 years of age who live in poverty and with little means. for their development.
Its goals
Generate, bring and develop bonds of fraternity based on the respect, freedom and equality of all human beings and the awareness that beyond cultural differences and socio-economic inequalities we are all brothers.
Main activities carried out
The Foundation's line of action is aimed at strengthening the training and education of children and their environment. Therefore, the 2 Centers offer early stimulation services, crèches and school support as reinforcement and complement to formal education. In addition, a canteen service is offered that provides nutritious and age-appropriate food for the children.
Likewise, parents and adults participate in training workshops and orientation interviews on various topics.
A micro-credit project is also underway to support entrepreneurship and the construction of decent homes.
Volunteers profile
Enthusiastic and proactive young people who enjoy working with children and adolescents.
Tasks to be done
Young people can join the activities that are developed in the Center:
Support in the area of health
School support
Support in the canteen
Support in the maintenance and care of the environments
Support for extra-curricular learning activities
Support in the accompaniment
I support the administration
These functions are not limiting since the volunteer can propose other activities outside those mentioned by coordinating their implementation with the director of the Center.