Nonprofit
Published 1/29/26 8:39AM

Teach English in the Bolivian Amazon

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Riberalta, Beni Department, Bolivia
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Commitment Details:
    Comittment of at least 3 months required. Full time work is preferrable, but we can negotiate work time with digital nomads.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Housing Available, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    International Volunteers
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    must speak English to a near flutent level and have at a minimum basic Spanish

    Description

    Sustainable Bolivia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the Bolivian Amazon that partners with local initiatives to provides resources that support ecotourism, regenerative agriculture, health and education. Volunteers/Employees live on Aquicuana on our research base and assist us with our work in the community of Warnes.

    Sustainable Bolvia is in need of a teacher to take over our afterschool program. The volunteer will plan and deliver classes to children ages 5-15 at our community classroom. Attendance varies from 10-30 students at a time, with over 100 students being serve throughout the past year. Classes focus on English instruction but should include structured play, and lessons in science and conservation. Active projects such as community clean ups, gardening, bird counts, etc are encouraged. Classes occurr each week day afternoon from 2-5pm. Mornings are available for prep and planning.

    Upkeep of Sustainable Bolivia's social media with content about the education program is also preferred.

    Short term volunteers occassionally join the program, and the teacher should be prepared to support and include volunteers in their work.

    Applicants should have experience in youth education, with classroom or TOEFL experience preferable.

    A comittment of at least 3 months is required, with preference given to volunteers who can stay for up to 6 months. Start date in March or April is preferable.

    Food and lodging are provided for free and no volunteer fee is required.

    Location

    On-site

    Aquicuana Reserve, Bolivia

    Riberalta, Bolivia
    Directions

    Work is performed onsite at the Aquicuana Reserve. The classroom is located about 2.5km from the lodgings. Transportation to and from the classroom each day can be arranged.

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