Flavio machicado viscarra foundation (education project)
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About the project
Flavio machicado viscarra foundation (education project)
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner in this country is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding, peace, and social justice through international voluntary service. Active since the 1960s, it has extensive experience in hosting international volunteers and works closely with a network of reliable social, educational, and environmental projects throughout Bolivia. Its mission is to create mutual learning opportunities where volunteers and local communities can exchange skills, ideas, and cultural perspectives.
The purpose of our partner is to implement an
Information Centre for Research in Arts, Music and Social and Human Sciences. The
Center seeks to be an institution dedicated to providing and improving access to
information resources, and promoting scientific research and creativity.
The project is also aimed to serve as a source of support in the development of the
library system of the city of La Paz.
💼 What the programme involves
Project's activities
* Cataloguing and enhancement of the collections: Library, Historical Archives,
Newspaper Archive and Sound Archive.
* Dissemination activities and access to cataloged resources.
* Activities to promote reading.
* Cultural activities: concerts, poetry reading etc.
Volunteer's tasks
• Support communication, dissemination and cultural activities
• Circulation: Support the Library
• Technical Processes: Cataloging-Classification
🏠 Accommodation on site
To ensure a safe and complete cultural immersion, you will be housed with a carefully selected Bolivian host family. Living with a local family is a unique opportunity to practice your Spanish daily, share traditional meals, and gain a deep understanding of Bolivian customs and lifestyle. The families are experienced in hosting volunteers and will welcome you as a member of their family.
🍲 Food
Meals are shared with your host family, giving you an authentic taste of Bolivian cuisine. The local gastronomy is rich and varied, influenced by its indigenous and Spanish roots. You will have the chance to try specialties like salteñas (savoury pastries filled with meat), sopa de maní (peanut soup), or pique a lo macho (a hearty dish of meat and vegetables). It is an excellent way to discover the culture through its flavours.
📍 About the location
Projects are primarily located in cities such as Cochabamba, Sucre, or La Paz. Cochabamba, often called the "City of Eternal Spring" for its pleasant climate, is a vibrant cultural and culinary hub. It serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the country's diverse regions.
🎒 Leisure activities
During your free time and on weekends, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore Bolivia. You can:
Visit the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat.
Explore the historic city of Sucre, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sail on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.
Hike in Andean national parks, such as Tunari National Park near Cochabamba.
Discover lively local markets, like the Witches' Market in La Paz.
⚠️ Requirements
The volunteer has to :
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Age over 24 years. There is no maximum age limit.
• People who enjoy being in contact with books.
• People who like reading.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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📅 Available sessions
BOL-83
02/03/2026 at 00:00 → 02/02/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
500.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
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: 21:49 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken