Social Work

• Assist the social worker
• Identify social problems of the NATS at the centre
• Co-ordinate with the educational team to identify problems and propose solutions
• Assist in helping the organization to understand those we help
• Visit NATs' families to explain the work of the centre
• Assist with administration relating to the social work of the centre, and consult with other institutions
• Pursue activities outside the centre (in the streets)
• Visit the centre's dormitory

Hours

• Minimum 6 hours per day
• According to demand

Requirements

• Fluent Spanish - Quechua is useful but not required
• Experience or training in social work
• Adaptability and organizacional skills
• Psychological stability

Minimum duration

1 year

Notes

Ñanta has employed a professional social worker since April 2004, who is assisted by volunteers.

Social work is an area which requires great commitment. Volunteers must contantly search out problems which the children may be trying to hide.

The work is also closely connected to the social and cultural context in Bolivia, so adaptability and openness are important attributes for a vlounteer.

Volunteers will be assisted by our social worker and the rest of the team. The age of the children and teenagers we help varies between 6 and 18 years, with the majority between 10 and 14.

The hours of work may include evenings, as necessary.