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Volunteering
for past four years now, each Spring, with a different firm each
time, and Bolivia Volunteers are way above the rest, as I see it.
Totally professional in the way they run things, and they don't rip
you off. They make a difference, not a profit for
sure. Loads of extra trips arranged whilst you're there as well.
Overnighter at Cabaņa de la Torre, awesome - Week-end trip to
Chapare, better.
Orphanage Project helped me see life
differently, and not complain so much. Bus is late, raining, new
sneakers gotten wet. Big deal! Try not eating anything decent for a
few days, then you can say life's a downer.
Volunteering
changes you. Gives you a purpose, and a direction. Makes you think.
Worth a try. Be glad you did. Simon. Pittsburgh. PA.
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Can't
thank Andres, Clau, and the team at Bolivia Volunteers
enough for all their hard work. Nothing was too much trouble for them,
and they know Cochabamba inside out. So thoughtful and helpful. Bit
of a tooth-ache whilst I was there, and they sorted out a dentist, no
worries. Got seen immediately, and better than some I've been to
here! Thanks BollyVolls!! Kyle. New York.
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I spent 3 months living with Angelica and her incredible family, who immediately accepted me as a friend, daughter and sister. I was working at the prison orphanage where kids of inmates are cared for rather than walking the streets, which was always fulfilling, but tough on the emotions, and Angelica was always there at the end of the day, food on the table; a piping hot mug of English tea; a kind word and a laugh.
I was working with children from the ages of 2-9, and we played; sang, danced; ran around; laughed (and cried) together, and I just hope that in some small way I brightened up their lives whilst I was with them.
During my stay, Angelica's, family and friends were my help and support whenever I needed them. Without them things would have not been so much fun, exciting, or comfortable. Andrea. Manchester, England.
