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ADESPROC Libertad LGBT

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Bolivia Social work Social work Permanent

About the project

ADESPROC Libertad LGBT

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This is an organization that promotes empowerment, participation and rights of sexual minorities.

To achieve its goals, the organisation employs a multifaceted approach aimed at both supporting the LGBTQ+ community and educating the wider public. Key activities include:
- Organising workshops on crucial topics such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), self-esteem, and legal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Creating and distributing informative materials, including a regular bulletin, and promoting activities and news through social media channels.
- Conducting educational talks in schools and universities to foster understanding about sexual diversity and combat homophobia from a young age.
- Engaging with local government officials and public bodies through presentations and workshops to advocate for inclusive policies and legislation regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Operating a confidential support line for individuals seeking guidance or a safe space to discuss their identity and experiences.
- Hosting a community café, a welcoming space open on weekdays that features a library of books, magazines, and videos on relevant topics.
- Organising major annual events, such as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) and the Pride parade in June/July, which bring visibility and solidarity to the community.

💼 What the programme involves


As a volunteer, you will be an integral part of the team, contributing your skills and energy to various facets of the organisation's work. Your tasks may include:
Different actions directed to provide help to the gay-lesbian-trans community in La Paz
and in other regions and aiming to change the attitudes of the society as a whole:
- Organizing workshops about sexually transmitted infections, self-esteem and rights of
gays-lesbians;
- Producing informative material and redacting the bulletin; publicizing activities via
social media;
- Delivering speeches in schools and universities about sexuality and homophobia;
- Giving speeches, workshops and presentations to local government officials, public
bodies about sexual orientation;
- Offering a confidential line for all those who feel like misunderstood or have doubts
regarding sexual relations to ring up;
- Working on legal proposals relating to gender identity and same-sex marriage;
- Having a café Vox – open every weekday with a library of books, magazines and videos;
- Organizing yearly events for the Int. Day against Homophobia and Transphobia and a
gay pride event (June/July) as well as sporadic conferences with other LGBT
organisations.


As a volunteer, you will be an integral part of the team, contributing your skills and energy to various facets of the organisation's work. Your tasks may include:
- Assisting with the planning and execution of community events, workshops, and campaigns.
- Providing support in the office with administrative tasks, such as cataloguing resources, translating documents, and updating the website and social media pages with international LGBTQ+ news.
- Helping to organise and maintain the community library and resource centre.
- Sharing your own cultural perspectives and experiences to foster a rich intercultural exchange and contributing ideas to enhance the community's self-esteem and resilience.


🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers are typically housed with carefully selected local host families. This arrangement offers a unique and immersive opportunity to experience authentic Bolivian culture, practice Spanish daily, and share traditional meals with the family. Living with a host family provides a strong support system and a deeper connection to the local community. 

🍲 Food

You can expect to taste delicious local specialties such as salteñas (savoury baked pastries), sopa de maní (peanut soup), and a variety of dishes made with quinoa and potatoes.

📍 About the location

The project is based in La Paz, Bolivia's administrative capital and one of the highest major cities in the world. Nestled in a canyon in the Andes mountains at an altitude of over 3,600 metres (11,800 feet), it is a city of stunning contrasts, where modern life meets rich indigenous traditions. Volunteers should be prepared for the high altitude and take time to acclimatise. The city's vibrant street markets, colonial architecture, and unique Aymara culture make it a fascinating place to live and work.

🎒 Leisure activities

During your free time, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore La Paz and its surroundings. You can ride the world's highest and longest urban cable car system, Mi Teleférico, for breathtaking views of the city, or wander through the famous Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas). Weekend trips can take you to remarkable nearby sites like the surreal landscapes of the Valley of the Moon or the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku. For longer breaks, you can plan excursions to iconic Bolivian destinations such as the majestic Lake Titicaca, the world's largest salt flat at Salar de Uyuni, or even the Amazon basin.

⚠️ Requirements

The ideal volunteer is an open-minded, flexible, and creative individual with strong organisational and communication skills. You should be comfortable working as part of a team and passionate about human rights. A background in psychology, social work, or communications is a significant asset but not mandatory. A basic to intermediate level of Spanish is highly recommended to facilitate communication with the local team and community members.

🤝 Meeting point

The exact meeting point will be communicated to you by our partner organisation after your application is confirmed.
Please verify this information before your departure.

ℹ️ Additional information


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📅 Available sessions

ICYE/BOL-35

01/01/2023 at 00:00 → 31/12/2024 at 00:00

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 0

ICYE/BOL-35

01/01/2025 at 00:00 → 01/01/2028 at 00:00

Open
Volunteers registered 0 / 0

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

500.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Miraflores, La Paz, Bolivia

Bolivia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Bolivia Boliviano (BOB / $b)

Exchange rate

1 BOB = 0.076143 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Bolivia Time

Local time: 21:31 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Host family Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish