Volunteer in Venezuela with TravelWorks

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Volunteer in Venezuela

If it's a tropical paradise you seek, look no further than Venezuela! With its steamy rainforests, teeming with ocelots, armadillos, and anacondas and its friendly local people with their thriving indigenous culture, Venezuela has all the makings of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Volunteer in Venezuela

At a glance

Age: 18 years and above
Duration: 5 or 8 weeks
Language: Spanish language skills help, but are not absolutely necessary. Good basic knowledge of Spanish required for 5-week programme.
Starting dates: Every first and third Monday of the month

When you set out to volunteer in Venezuela with TravelWorks, you'll gain a deep understanding of Venezuelan culture through volunteer work, Spanish lessons, and excursions, as part of a 5 or 8-week programme.

Spanish language course

You will be based either in the lively student town of Mérida, located over 1600 m above sea level in the Andes Mountains, or in Playa Colorada, situated in Mochima National Park. Here, you will take a 1 or 4-week Spanish course of 20 lessons per week. If you have no previous knowledge of Spanish or only very basic knowledge of the language, we strongly recommend that you take the 4-week Spanish course before you volunteer in Venezuela. You may also want to extend the course beyond 4 weeks, for an additional price of £ 205 (US$ 345 or 230 €) per week.

You will begin your volunteer work directly after the language course. During your volunteer work you will continue to improve your Spanish skills, receiving 10 Spanish lessons per week during this time.

During the language course and the volunteer work, you will stay with other volunteers in a hostel in central Mérida or in a lodge on the beach in Playa Colorada, including half board (breakfast and supper).

Volunteer in Venezuela

Volunteer in Venezuela: Overview

Activities: Supervising and teaching children, constructing and renovating free-time and educational facilities for children, caring for animals.
Free time: Usually at the weekend.
Duration: 5 or 8 weeks.
Application: At least 2-3 months before departure. We are happy to receive applications much earlier than this.
Programme start: Every first and third Monday of the month.
Practical experience: Not mandatory, but it would certainly make your stay easier.
Other: Flexibility, adaptability, independence, personal initiative, and good physical health and fitness are essential. Travel experience is an advantage.