Volunteer Abroad in Your Gap Year

Our mission is to create cultural exchange between local youth and worldwide volunteers


Looking for a great experience?

Explore the world's most striking landscapes, help with meaningful volunteer work and meet like-minded people from around the world. We welcome individual volunteers, interns, families and groups regardless of age, experience or background. Spanish is not a requirement, we provide full on-site support with free Spanish classes

We are a sustainable grassroots NGO based in Santa Elena de Uairen, Venezuela

Our headquarters are located in the heart of the incredible Gran Sabana National Park in Venezuela. We are at the center of one of the world's most impressive biological reserves while enjoying an extremely comfortable climate.

I wanted to do something different, see something new and possibly give a meaning to that experience.
Eva Rampazzo / Copenhagen, Denmark

Our Volunteer Programs

Our community outreach programs are aimed to enhance the life of disadvantaged young people in this remote and spectacular but at the same time absolutely safe region.

I can’t imagine a more beautiful place to be or better people to share my time with.
Kate Bodkin / London, Canada

Make a difference

Experience local cultures and meet the people. Aldeas de Paz Volunteers and Interns work in direct contact with the lovely people of Santa Elena and in stunning locations: In the village center with local institutions, on the Foundations´ Grounds surrounded by a virgin rain forest reserve and in remote and authentic Pemón Indigenous Villages.
 

Is Venezuela Safe enough for me?

Our home base is a small village with strong social responsibility. Quite opposite from what you hear about the politically active capital Caracas people here in Santa Elena are very friendly and there it is absolutely safe for travellers and volunteers
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Mix & Match to Customize Your Experience

Youth, Community & Nature

teaching and tutoring local children

An unique chance to implement your own ideas and skills enhancing the lives of children
Mobile School Teaching & Tutoring

teaching English and sports

The perfect project for energetic, creative and outgoing people to share their talents
Ecological Building & Maintenance

sustainable building projects

Assist with ecological maintenance and building side by side with local staff
Environmental Conservation

volunteer with environmental projects

Make a positive impact and help expand awareness among school children
Live with the Indigenous

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Gain close insight into the Pemón cultureand daily life of indigenous communities
NGO Admin & Management

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Learn from the day-to-day running of a grassroots NGO and be part of a great team
Teach English, Music & Art

teaching and tutoring local children

Implement your own ideas and skills enhancing the lives of children with creativity
Horse Riding for children

put your horse knowledge to work

Care for the horses and teach disadvantaged children and youth how to ride horses
Multi -Media  Journalism

Participate in an exciting Multi Media Travel Journalism project  and see the world

Fundación Aldeas de Paz is a Registered NGO in Venezuela •• Feel free to email us with any additional questions or skype: sabanero11 © 2012 Aldeas de paz •• Updated 10.02.2012