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Peace Villages Foundation

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Organization Description: The Peace Villages Foundation is a sustainable, transparent, grassroots NGO, entirely funded and operated by long and short-term volunteers.

We share the values of Peace, Justice and Tolerance,

fundamentally focusing on global cooperation, the preservation of indigenous cultures and the empowerment of young people while valuing local knowledge and working with cultural sensitivity.

We provide opportunities in humanitarian, educational, recreational and environmental fields and assist our beneficiaries to develop their potential and improve their own lives. We promote a Culture of Peace through enriching cross-cultural exchange between people of all ages, races and nationalities through voluntary community service and intercultural education.

We welcome individual volunteers, families and groups regardless of age, experience or background. You don't have to speak fluent Spanish as we provide full support and 24 hour back-up from our local staff.  

Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to work side by side with locals, learn new skills, study Spanish, and immerse oneself in the Latin and indigenous culture. 

Our Volunteer opportunities are truly the microcosm of a world where people join together giving priority to improving life for humanity and promoting a Culture of Peace as a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict.  

Issue Area(s):

• International Cooperation 
• Community Development 
• Environmental Issues

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: 

1) Mobile School - The perfect project for energetic, creative, and outgoing people

Availability: Ongoing throughout the year.

2) Teaching & Tutoring - A great introduction into Venezuelan life

Availability: Ongoing throughout the year.

3) Conservation & Environment - Enjoy the outdoors in a stunning location

Availability: Ongoing throughout the year.

4) Live and Volunteer with the friendly Pemón Aboriginals

Availability: Ongoing throughout the year.

5) Ecological Building/Carpentry – Enjoy the beauty of the countryside - Hands on work with an NGO in a beautiful setting

Availability: ongoing throughout the year.

6) NGO Administration - The day to day running of a small, grassroots NGO.

Availability: Please inquire about availability.

7) Educational Community Radio Program – A vibrant Radio Show

Availability: The show is ongoing throughout the year.

8) Therapeutic Horse Riding – Excellent therapy for children with special needs

Availability: The facility runs throughout the year, though there can be a reduced program during school holidays.

9) Virtual Volunteer

We need a volunteer who is able to design, create/develop and maintain/update a virtual community webpage for the Peace Villages Foundation using open source content management systems 

We are happy to place any volunteers wanting to work with us regardless of age, experience or background.

We welcome family and group participation. You don't have to speak fluent Spanish as we provide full support and 24 hour back-up from our local staff.  

Do you have an interest in any of the following: working with children, ecological building and maintenance, NGO administration, health and nutrition, radio program production, organic agriculture and gardening, environmental conservation, meeting people, learning to speak Spanish, horse riding therapy, working & living with the indigenous people, organizing events, teaching or assisting with: conversational English, sport, art and craft, ceramics, music, play therapy or recreational and developmental activities.

Most volunteer placements are conveniently located in and around Santa Elena on walking distance from family-style accommodation and volunteer cooperative living guesthouse. However, volunteers may now assist programs in more remote indigenous villages of the La Gran Sabana, within breathtaking surroundings close to the tepuys (table-top mountains). You can choose to work and live for some time in Chirikayen Indian village and before or afterwards stay with us in Santa Elena and assist with a variety of programs in and around our village.

Internship Start/End Dates:

Application Process: Please fill application form on our website: http://www.peacevillages.org/volunteering_application.htm

Application Deadline: 1 month in advance

Stipend Provided?: No

Housing Provided?: Yes, with Host Family and Cooperative Living

Hosted Bonners before?:

Service Opportunity

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Resource Opportunity

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