Bolivia: CERECO (Centro de Rehabilitación Cochabamba)

About the local hosting organization

CERECO is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young people with physical and/or mental disorders from low-income backgrounds. While prioritizing these individuals, the center also offers various activities to people of all economic levels. Beyond basic education, CERECO provides training and qualification in seven specific areas: carpentry, ceramics, bakery, seam, gardening, weaving, art, and carving. A significant focus is also placed on “physical education,” considered fundamental for human development. This program, led by professionals, aims for high achievements, including the participation of individuals with disabilities in the Olympic Games.

Presentation of the programme

Help in carrying out daily routines, providing care assistance, organizing extra activities and workshops and help in daily drawing/art classes.

About the accomodation

Host family

About the location

Center of the city, Cochabamba

Requirements

Volunteers must be older than 18 and preferred backgrounds are education, manual skills, psychology, sports or knowledge in nutrition. Min. period of work is 4 weeks. The volunteer should be patient, able to deal with children and have skills in organizing and running games for them.