Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ca 6 mån, avresa vår/höst | 35 000 | 18-40 år |
COMMUNITY SERVICE IN BOLIVIA
Bolivia was once part of the Inca empire, and even though the nation was later ruled by Spain, today much of the population retains old Indian styles of clothing, music and festivals, speaking both Spanish and either Quecha, an Incan language, or Aymará, which is even older. The land climbs from low-lying equatorial rain forests in the east to nearly Arctic-cold mountains in the west, where the majority of Bolivians live. In fact, La Paz, two miles above sea level, is the world’s highest capital city, and most mountain passes leading to it rise above 15,000 feet. Because of these daunting heights and a relatively undeveloped tourism industry, travelers to Bolivia tend to be adventurous and intrepid.
Activities
During the work week, you will spend the most part of your time involved in your project, and a couple of hours sharing with your family, eating together, talking or watching TV. On the weekends, you will have some time to visit many cultural and natural attractions located around most of the Bolivian cities. Also, the cities have a very nice nightlife with discos, pubs, cafes and the cinema.
LIVING IN BOLIVIA
Living arrangements
Participants in Bolivia’s AFS Community Service programs live with local families, sharing their daily lives, their meals and perhaps a host sibling’s bedroom.
Food
ivians eat a variety of foods, but meat is part of the main course at lunch and dinner (making it sometimes difficult for vegetarians). It is usually accompanied by rice or vegetables such as potatoes or shredded lettuce. Milk and cheese are part of a typical diet as well. Many foods are fried and very spicy, such as when they use llajhua: a sauce made of tomatoes and hot pepper.
Clothing
Typical clothing styles vary within Bolivia and depend on the area in which you live. For example, if you live in the tropical part (Santa Cruz and Trinidad), you will need very lightweight clothes, such as shorts, t-shirts, skirts and sandals. If you live in the valleys (Cochabamba, Sucre, Tarija), you will also need some lightweight clothes along with long pants and warmer shoes. And if you live in the highlands (La Paz, Oruro, Potosi), you will need warmer clothes and jackets.
