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Why choose Pachamama Universal?

Travel while making a difference!

Pachamama Universal, a foundation and nature reserve of the Molle, an endangered tree native to Bolivia, was created to promote an environmental awareness among the people. We promote an alternative lifestyle that incorporates nature and the ancestral wisdom that has been lost.

Here you'll find the opportunity to have an incredible experience to do organic farming and permaculture in Cochabamba, Bolivia. We're 40 minutes from the city of Cochabamaba and 20 min. from th hot springs of Liriuni.

Website
www.pachamamauniversal.org
Founded
1982

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Volunteer at a shamanic ashram near Cochabamba, Bolivia

My Experience in Bolivia

May 8, 2015, 10:36:23 am PDT

My experience in Bolivia was incredible. I have traveled to many cities, such as Tarija, Santa Cruz, Uyuni, and Cochabamba (where I was a volunteer at Pachamama Universal for two weeks). The place is magical. They were starting with a project in organic farming, and at the time I was there, I saw a lot things to improve, which encouraged me to engage more with the place.
It’s a great community to spend time in. Although, two weeks was not nearly enough time to experience everything there, compared to the things that I usually do in my own city, but I believe that it’s worth it to visit a dream come true! Really enjoyed my visit! I'll definitely be back!

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Wayra Espinoza

Program
Volunteer at a shamanic ashram near Cochabamba, Bolivia
Job Title
CEO
Wayra Espinoza is the CEO of Pachamama Universal. From childhood, she was inclined to the environment and in 2000 she became Madidi’s National Park "girl". She is passionate about trekking, which is how she knows so many places in Bolivia like “Toro Toro” National Park, “El Palmar” Natural Area, Sajama National Park, among others. Knowing her own country makes her feel fulfilled.
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What position do you hold at Pachamama Universal and why do you like working there?

I’m the CEO of Pachamama Universal. I do volunteer coordination and management. I enjoy it because we change the vision people have of farming, you don’t have to be an expert, from having a little garden at home, it’s a change that counts and it’s great! I have the opportunity to know people from many countries that contribute with different ideas, which makes me feel motivated to continue and improve every day. Working in a place that you know you’re helping your country, other people and yourself; that feels awesome!

Do your volunteers require certain qualifications or go through a training process?

Is not necessary to have any specific skills, working with plants is easy and relaxing. Here you’ll learn the basics for cultivating. Everything depends on the season in which the volunteer decides to come. The most important thing is to have the motivation to learn and enjoy!

What is one thing you would tell any future volunteer?

The most important and perhaps most difficult thing is to take “the step.” But try it, do it, and live it! From that moment everything is going to change, that’s for sure, not only one’s life but the people you are going to meet. Without you noticing, the mere fact that you made the decision will inspire others. There is nothing more fulfilling than to travel to another country to help and develop yourself in the process. Why not say “YES”?

What does the future hold for Pachamama - any exciting new programs to share?

We hope to achieve the creation of a museum of medicinal plants from Bolivia and other countries. We want to socialize with people (Bolivians and foreigners) a little more about natural medicine that was once so common.