Equinetherapy

location
4 - 19 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Sobresaliente 4.9  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta buena

Puntos Relevantes

  • Get experience in equine therapy with children in Bolivia
  • Improve your Spanish through a total immersion in your host family and while you’re doing your volunteer placement at the equine center
  • Change your perspective on a country little known to the general public
  • Discover one of the most culturally rich countries in South America


Especialmente adecuado para

Edad 18+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
Grupos

Sobre el programa

Share your passion for horses with children in Bolivia

This program consists of working at the stables of the center and offering equine therapy classes to the children. The equine center proposes two programs of equine therapy: one for children with disabilities and another one for local children.


  • The value of equine therapy, for people with ...

Sobre el programa

This program consists of working at the stables of the center and offering equine therapy classes to the children. The equine center proposes two programs of equine therapy: one for children with disabilities and another one for local children.


  • The value of equine therapy, for people with disabilities, is to carry out motor coordination exercises. The bond between the rider and animal can sometimes be easier for children with disabilities rather than contact with people. This method of therapy helps them to be more aware of their bodies and to create communication skills through their relationship with the animal.


  • This program also helps children gain confidence in themselves and in others by taking care of the horses on a daily basis. They come to a peaceful place where they are welcome to be themselves and express their passion for horses and nature. The equine center gives them more and more responsibilities with time to make them feel valued as important members of the center. 


As a volunteer, your mission will be to help organize activities for the children. 

You can help by creating activities with horses, also helping the children to improve their self-confidence, any ideas or activities you would like to do to support the children are welcome!  You will of course need to come to an agreement beforehand with the director and the team of the equine center of what it is possible or not to implement with the children. 


Also, you will be asked to help with the regular tasks of the equine center, such as feeding the horses, cleaning the stables, riding them inside or outside of the center. If you don’t have any experience in riding horses or taking care of them, it is absolutely not an issue and you can learn directly at the center.

Different volunteers from around the world come to help during the year, so it's an easy way to meet new people. Everyone will be happy to help you to understand the dynamics of the center. 


Día típico

Following the initial introduction days at the equine center, we accompany you on your first official day of volunteering.

Typically, arrival at the center is at 9 a.m. 

During the day, you will be working with Richard, the person responsible for the 16 horses, at the equine center. He is a very ...

Día típico

Following the initial introduction days at the equine center, we accompany you on your first official day of volunteering.

Typically, arrival at the center is at 9 a.m. 

During the day, you will be working with Richard, the person responsible for the 16 horses, at the equine center. He is a very passionate horseman, with a lot of experience and he will be very happy to share his passion and experience with you. You do not need to have previous experience with horses, only a desire and motivation to learn. You will help Richard and his assistants with general care and the preparation of the equine therapy and riding lessons for the children. The sessions can be held individually for one child or it could be with a group. There are some excursions that can be organized to the nearest mountains or to the waterfall with the horses. Other activities like birthday parties can also be organized with the horses.

At noon, you will have a shared meal with the staff and beneficiaries or you will return home for lunch with your host family.

For the afternoon, it would basically be the same program as the morning, depending on the planning of each week. You will have time, if you wish, to organize other activities with the children. If you are at ease leading your own activities that is great, if not you can assist in other activities and workshops organized by the local staff or other volunteers.


Actividades de tiempo libre

There are numerous activities to enjoy outside in Cochabamba and the surrounding area. 

  • For nature enthusiasts, the city is located near the Andes Mountains, with easily accessible peaks for group excursions through travel agencies, such as the iconic Tunari Peak (5035m). 

  • Other nature activities ...

Actividades de tiempo libre

There are numerous activities to enjoy outside in Cochabamba and the surrounding area. 

  • For nature enthusiasts, the city is located near the Andes Mountains, with easily accessible peaks for group excursions through travel agencies, such as the iconic Tunari Peak (5035m). 

  • Other nature activities include visiting lakes, waterfalls, and natural spaces near the city (Laguna Corani, La Angostura, Pairumani, Apote waterfalls, etc.). 

  • Although not the capital, Cochabamba is the country's third-largest city, with a metropolitan area of 1.5 million inhabitants. The city center offers numerous bars and restaurants for enjoying the nightlife. The "La Cancha" market is one of the largest in the country, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, and other items at reasonable prices. The city's central location provides convenient road and air connections to many destinations within the country. 

  • Many volunteers take the opportunity to visit the Salar de Uyuni, located only one night away from Cochabamba, while other tourist attractions are also available (La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Villa Tunari). 

  • For closer outings, Toro Toro National Park is only a 4-hour drive away.


Requisitos

Requisitos

Edad mínima: 18 años

Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

Conocimientos lingüísticos

Tienes que hablar (nivel intermedio) Español

Verificación de antecedentes penales

obligatorio

Documentos necesarios

A psychological evaluation, Plane tickets, volunteer agreement, signeimage rights authorization and criminal background check and medical certificate

Restricciones de nacionalidad

Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

Otras habilidades

Professionals from social assistance or medical fields (e.g., physiotherapists, nurses) are particularly valued. Also, artists, educators and youth workers are of great help.

Tiempo dedicado

Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes de 09:00 - 17:00

Servicios incluidos

Servicios incluidos

Servicios de LifeTime Projects

Fees include: 

  • Airport pick up from Jorge Wilstermann, Cochabamba airport 
  • Home stay 
  • Three meals a day
  • Medical insurance for European volunteers
  • Project support before, during and after your stay 
  • A participation in our local projects

Recogida en el aeropuerto J Wilsterman Airport

A member of our local team will pick you up at Cochabamba, Jorge Wilstermann airport upon arrival. The airport is about 45 minutes from all local host families.

Alojamiento

Home stay is organised with local families. You will have a private room and three meals a day provided by your family. Host families are selected strictly based on hygiene and cultural awareness. 

Comida y bebida

Host families provide drinking water and three meals a day. Meals are usually typical Bolivian dishes, Cochabamba is renowned for it's varied and delicious specialities! Vegetarian and other dietary options are available. 

Acceso a Internet

Acceso limitado al lugar del proyecto

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Boletos de avión

El aeropuerto más cercano es J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) en Cochabamba. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Bolivia. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

Seguro de viaje

Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Bolivia proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

Vacunas

Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Bolivia, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Bolivia. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

Detalles a la llegada

We welcome volunteers all year round with a short break over the Christmas season
Disponibilidad
Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

Cuotas del programa

4 semanas (estancia min.) 1.390€
6 semanas 1.550€
7 semanas 1.730€
9 semanas 2.190€
11 semanas 3.350€
19 semanas (estancia max.) 5.690€
Cuota promedio 323€/semana

Cuotas del programa

323€ cuotas semanales 4 - 19 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

Métodos de pago

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Duración

4 - 19 semanas

Depósito

El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


Pago final

El pago final se acordará con LifeTime Projects durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

LifeTime Projects

Sobresaliente 4.9 rating (9 reseñas)

Sin fines de lucro - fundada en 2014

Verificado por Volunteer World

  Ratio de respuesta buena

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Idiomas hablados: Inglés, Francés, Español

sobre la organización

We believe that the best way to discover a new culture is through working on a social project with the local population and living their daily life with them.

Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

LifeTime Projects is a French based non profit organisation. 

We work in the following fields : 
 - Child protection
 - Women's rights
 - The protection of the environment and animal welfare 
 - Eco citizenship

In the following countries : 
- Bolivia
- Cameroun
- Colombia
- Guatemala
- England
- France 

We believe in : 

Living in total immersion in the country you visit 
By discovering the world with LifeTime Projects, you will experience unforgettable moments. Whether during your mission, with your host family or with the people you meet, you will discover the culture and traditions of a country directly. Thanks to this complete immersion in the life of the country, and having built a project with the locals, you will return with a real knowledge of the local culture.

Take part in concrete actions
Do you have difficulty measuring the impact of good deed ? The best way to measure the usefulness of your actions is to carry them out directly, in the field! That is why LifeTime Projects supports you in the design and organization of your humanitarian mission or gap year in total immersion.

Change your world view, make a difference
Our humanitarian and ecological missions are designed to have a maximum impact, not only locally but also on the volunteer who will return to his or her daily life enriched by a new perspective on the world.
We act where people need us most and where our presence is most wanted. You will come back with the feeling that you have made a difference and made your contribution to a more understanding world. We believe we all have a lot to learn fro each other and putting different cultures together is enriching and strengthening for all. 

Your footprint
We hope to leave our mark, that of sharing, love and mutual respect, in the hearts of the people we meet and work with (note that our organization is independent of any political party and religious organization).
Whether in Cameroon, Bolivia, Guatemala, Colombia, France or England, discovering the world allows a better understanding of its challenges. What seems distant from France takes a whole new dimension before, during and after the experience of a mission with LifeTime Projects.
Participating in an international development mission with LifeTime Projects also means contributing to sustainable development by helping people and changing their view of the world. 

9 reseñas · rating4.9

Paula Zivić rating5

2023 at Eco citizenship

I spent 3,5 weeks in Rincon del mar with LifeTimeProjects. I got to experience so many different things and i am so grateful for that time. Not only did I feel unbelievable safe but Rincon is beautiful itself :) Manon, the project leader is super nice and helped me alot with understanding the ...
Matthew Grady rating3.8

2022 at Eco citizenship

This was my first time volunteering so I don’t have much to compare it to. I spent six weeks in Rincón del Mar and I would recommend it to anyone. It is possibly the safest I have ever felt anywhere in the world. I signed up for four weeks and ended up staying for an extra two (the more time you ...
Google Translator: I really enjoyed my experience with LifeTime Projects! I went to Yaoundé, Cameroon, for 3 months on the project Impuls'Her Projects. I gave entrepreneurship, literacy and computer lessons to young Cameroonian women in orphanages and reception centers. I was very well accompanied ...
Christine Horville rating5

2019 at Creative workshops and cultural exchange

Google Translator: This year I joined the LifeTime Projects Association to go to Cameroon and share my time and knowledge with orphans and women of the Impuls'Her project. LifeTime Projects invests in several orphanages in Cameroon, in the capital Yaoundé. They welcome children from birth to ...
Google Translator: I have participated in a current socio-cultural project in Rincon del Mar, a town located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, through intensive action in workshops and activities related to art, culture and the environment. I had the opportunity to teach and / or share my ...
Christine Broad rating5

2018 at Creative workshops and cultural exchange

How to help Atta ‘s women improve their autonomy Six Atta women were trained in organic palm oil soap making, to produce and sell soap on markets and earn money to allow their daughters to go to school. The whole village ( women , school , Church ) was informed ( Phast méthod ) on how to ...

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América > Sudamérica > Bolivia > Cochabamba

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