Performing Life – Fundación EnseñARTE
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About the project
Performing Life – Fundación EnseñARTE
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Performing Life is a non-profit organization that helps youth who work and/or live on the streets. Our mission is to empower street youth by providing tools for a sustainable future through the learning of arts as productive skills for avoiding drugs and delinquency while improving their economic, social and personal well-being, their families and their community environment.
The organization works with two different groups of Children and Youth. One group who work in the streets to support themselves or their families, and another group who are working and living on the streets.
💼 What the programme involves
The performing arts classes are the core of what Performing Life is. They offer free classes on performing arts, including juggling and diabolo and poi, that the youth can use to increase their income and thereby have more time for school and studying.
Music is the creative focus of this project with youth who live/work on the streets. The Bracelet Program is a youth-managed enterprise, making bracelets for sale. Youth Home aims to provide creative activities that help youth to make the transition from street life to that in a Youth Home.
Currently we need volunteers to:
- Teach performing arts, circus, theatre, music, dance, etc,
- Support with fundraising and administrative work (project design, etc)
- Improve and maintain the web page
- Support the work with women
🏠 Accommodation on site
To ensure a deep cultural immersion, you will live with a carefully selected local host family. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience authentic Bolivian daily life, practice your Spanish skills, and build lasting relationships. Families provide a private room and share their meals with you, welcoming you as a member of their household.
🍲 Food
Cochabamba is renowned as the gastronomic capital of Bolivia, and living with a host family is the perfect way to discover its rich culinary traditions. You will have the chance to taste local specialties such as salteñas (savoury baked pastries), pique a lo macho (a hearty dish of beef, sausage, and vegetables), and sillpancho (a thin, breaded cutlet served with rice and eggs).
📍 About the location
he project is based in Cochabamba, the fourth-largest city in Bolivia. Situated at an altitude of about 2,558 meters (8,392 feet), its pleasant climate and fertile surroundings make it a unique and enjoyable place to live. The city is rich in history and culture, with a blend of colonial architecture and modern life. Its bustling markets, particularly La Cancha—one of the largest open-air markets in South America—offer a sensory feast of colours, sounds, and flavours.
🎒 Leisure activities
During your free time, there is plenty to explore in and around Cochabamba. You can take the cable car up to the iconic El Cristo de la Concordia statue for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and valley. The city's central square, Plaza 14 de Septiembre, is a perfect spot to relax and people-watch.
For weekend trips, consider visiting Torotoro National Park, famous for its dinosaur footprints, deep canyons, and caves. You can also explore the impressive Inca ruins at Incallajta or visit the charming colonial town of Tarata. This region of Bolivia offers countless opportunities for hiking, cultural discovery, and adventure.
⚠️ Requirements
We are looking for proactive and compassionate volunteers who are eager to make a meaningful contribution. The ideal candidate should:
Have skills or a strong interest in arts, circus, music, theatre, or dance.
Be genuinely interested in working with children and youth from difficult backgrounds, showing patience, empathy, and resilience.
Be able to commit to the project for a minimum of three months to build trust and create a stable connection with the participants.
Possess at least a basic level of Spanish to communicate effectively with the children and local staff.
Exceptions may be considered for volunteers who possess other specific and valuable skills that align with the project's needs, such as fundraising or web development experience.
🤝 Meeting point
The specific meeting point will be communicated to you by our partner organisation after your application is confirmed. This is typically at the airport in Cochabamba (Jorge Wilstermann International Airport - CBB) or at the bus terminal.
Please verify this information before your departure.
ℹ️ Additional information
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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📅 Available sessions
ICYE/BOL-53
01/01/2023 at 00:00 → 31/12/2024 at 00:00
BOL-53
01/01/2025 at 00:00 → 01/01/2028 at 00:00
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
Cochabamba, 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: 21:27 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken