Volunteering for the design and implementation of communication products to promote gender equity and the inclusion of women with disabilities
ASPEm
ASPEm Bolivia
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Description
The volunteer will collaborate with ASPEm Bolivia in Cochabamba, supporting the strengthening of communication management. The role promotes gender equality and social inclusion and involves assisting with internal coordination between ASPEm and local partner organizations, especially Tukuy Pacha, which contribute to inclusive development with a focus on priority attention populations through community-based actions. Their core mission is to advocate for development proposals and processes to be inclusive and accessible to the most excluded sectors of the population, such as women with disabilities. Key responsibilities include: creating multimedia and informational materials (videos, photos, social media posts, articles, newsletters, infographics); providing support during events and meetings; and developing training and awareness-raising materials on gender equity and inclusion. The volunteering takes place Monday to Friday (30–40 hours per week, excluding travel time).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The house is in Cochabamba, where ASPEm’s local office is based, a city offering activities, courses, shopping centers and services. It is in a safe area, shared with other volunteers, each person having a private, lockable room. Utilities such as water, gas, electricity and internet are included. The house is close to shops, pharmacies and banks. It has good access to safe and affordable public transportation. Vegetarian/vegan options are limited, but there is more variety available in the city center.
Training during the activity
ASPEm promotes training spaces to strengthen key competencies related to communication, multimedia content creation, awareness-raising, gender equality, community work, intercultural understanding. Online meetings with other volunteers in-volved in the project are planned, as opportunity for training and exchange of experiences, challenges and good practices. They will have access to platforms such as OLS, GOT and SALTO, and will strengthen transversal skills such as autonomy, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. All will be certified through the Youthpass.
Participant profile
We are looking for a motivated person with a spirit of service, willing to actively engage in community processes and empowerment initiatives. Key qualities include empathy, solidarity, patience, commitment, adaptability, and intercultural respect. Experience working with persons with disabilities, a respectful and appreciative attitude toward diverse cultures, and knowledge and skills in the production of multi-media communication materials are highly valued. Familiarity with the CBR-ID (Community-Based Rehabilitation and Inclusive Development) strategy, as well as initiative and innovation in preventing discrimination and violence, are also appreciated. A solid understanding of gender approaches and masculinities will be considered strong assets. Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering progra-mmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Activity dates
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 17/10/2025 to 17/08/2026
Activity location
C. Luis H. Baya y Greco, Nº 232, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 19/10/2025 00:00
Project code
2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191888