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Venezuela is a country not yet discovered by the big crowds. Doing volunteer work here is a good way to get to know this hidden jewel. Dos Manos Travel has a great volunteer option in Santa Elena, close to the Brazilian border. Signing up for this project means helping out in community activities and nature projects for kids and adolescents. These young people would otherwise lack educational and creative opportunities. The help of the volunteers makes a huge difference in their lives. Apart from a great help to the kids you will also be of tremendous assistance to the schools. Your help raising environmental awareness and gender equality is much needed.

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Escogí como lugar para hacer mi trabajo voluntario un hospital psiquiátrico en Cusco (Perú), este hospital ofrece atención médica para pacientes ambulatorios, hospitalizados temporales y residentes. La mayor parte del tiempo, trabajé con un grupo de pacientes hospitalizados temporales, con esquizofrenia, trastornos de la personalidad y trastornos depresivos. Tuve la oportunidad de trabajar junto con un psicólogo; mis horas de trabajo eran de lunes a viernes, desde las 9 am hasta la 1 pm. Pasé un mes como voluntaria aquí.
Antes de venir de mi país de origen (Holanda) terminé mi maestría en psicología médica, así que ya tenía la experiencia de tener contacto con pacientes. Sin embargo, nunca había trabajado con pacientes psiquiátricos, lo que hizo que el voluntariado en este hospital del Perú sea una experiencia totalmente nueva y una gran oportunidad.

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¿Siempre quisiste hacer algo útil en un país extranjero y soleado?. Entonces ¿Por qué no ir a México? En San Cristóbal de Las Casas existe una organización de servicio social que trabaja con niños indígenas y jóvenes (de entre 0 a 20 años). Ellos están en situaciones de riesgo y exclusión, de género – perspectiva. A través de diversos programas de apoyo a la promoción, la protección y el ejercicio de sus derechos, el proyecto trata de mejorar la calidad de vida de los niños y jóvenes indígenas. Aparte de esto, la organización educa a la población local acerca de la necesidad de respetar los derechos de los niños y jóvenes. Asimismo, la organización está involucrada en la investigación, la creación de redes y las actividades de cabildeo.
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Always wanted to do something useful in a foreign, sunny country? Why not go to Mexico! In San Cristóbal de Las Casas there is a social service organization that works with indigenous children and young people (aged 0 to 20). They are in situations of risk and exclusion, from a rights – and gender – perspective. Through various programs that support the promotion, protection and exercise of their rights, the project tries to improve the quality of life of indigenous children and young people. Apart from this, the organization educates the local population about the need to respect the rights of children and youngsters. Also the organization is involved in research, network building and lobbying activities.

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I worked as a volunteer in a psychiatric hospital in Cusco (Peru) that offers health care for outpatients, temporary inpatients and residents. Most of the time, I worked with a group of temporary inpatients, with schizophrenia, personality disorders and depressive disorders. I had the opportunity to work together with a psychologist; my working hours were Monday to Friday, from 9 am until 1 pm and I spent one month volunteering here.
In my home country (the Netherlands) I just finished my master in medical psychology, so I had experience with patient contact. However, I never worked with psychiatric patients, which made volunteering in this hospital in Peru there a totally new experience and a great opportunity.

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Thinking about Colombia to many means thinking about drugs, the FARC and unsafety. A huge Colombia fan myself, I can say none of this is reality. Well, at least not in the world of an average backpacker or volunteer. Unlike other South American countries, Colombia has not been discovered yet by the crowds. Incredible because it has so much to offer to travelers and volunteers.

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Volunteer work in Chile in the area of tourism is a great option and former participants have spoken very highly of these volunteer placements. If your work or studies are related to tourism, this experience will be of great value for you. If not, it will still be fun and entertaining experience with the possibility to meet new friends and to learn more about Chile. These working holidays offers you the best chance possible to live in Chile and get to know the country, the people and the culture while improving your Spanish skills.
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El trabajo voluntario en Chile en el área de turismo es una gran opción, antiguos participantes han hablado muy bien de esta experiencia. Si tu trabajo o estudios están relacionados con el turismo, esta experiencia será de gran valor para ti. Pero sino, igual será una experiencia divertida y entretenida que te dará la posibilidad de conocer nuevos amigos y aprender más sobre Chile. Estas vacaciones de trabajo te ofrecen una de las mejores oportunidades para vivir en Chile y conocer el país, la gente, la cultura y al mismo tiempo mejorar tus habilidades en el español.
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Many call it a life changing experience and the biggest adventure of their lives. Coming home after weeks of volunteering in Latin America there are so many stories to tell. The long flight, the incredible nature, the kind local people and so many different indigenous animals. There are plenty of volunteer options to choose from. You can opt for a social project, working with children, working on a health volunteer project or working with animals. So many possibilities that you might get lost picking the one that suits you best. In this blog, more info and details about the wildlife rehabilitation center and zoo in Nicaragua where volunteers are needed.

The rehabilitation center in Nicaragua started about 15 years ago and has now received over 7000 animals. More than half of them, around 4000, have been set free. Most of the animals are former pets that were brought to the center by the owners who could no longer take care of them. Others were captured by the police because of illegal trade. The center nurses all kinds of animals. Among them jaguars, puma’s, wildcats, crocodiles, nose bears, monkeys, parrots, toucans and hawks. Ideally, the animals are returned to the wild after having recuperated at the center.
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This article is the second part of the interview with Emma, one of the founders of the childcare center in Bolivia ( the first part is here.

Emma tells about her experiences and the impact the project and the volunteers have on the local community in Bolivia and how volunteers are needed here.

Can you describe what your overall experience is with volunteers?

We notice that the first week can often be overwhelming for the new volunteers. The children are all asking for your attention and almost no one of the local people speaks English . After two weeks or so, the volunteers are feeling more at home, they understand how everything works, the routines and activities. What also gives them a positive feeling is that they start to realize that the volunteer work they are doing is very helpful. For us it is important that they stay at least one month or longer, because too many change of faces will not have a good effect on the children. But, many of our volunteers decide to extend their stay. We are very often inspired and moved by our volunteers, and we really appreciate it that they are willing to share their time and talents with us. Their presence really creates true benefits for us and also for them. They do great work in our childcare center and they can improve their Spanish language skills while volunteering here in Bolivia.
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