Background:
The Hogar de Sueños was born of the initiative of a pastor working in Cochabamba who, after seeing so many abandoned and neglected children in the city, was moved to do something. The orphanage opened its doors in 2006  in order to take in boys and girls aged from 0 to 5 years, some of whom have now reached the age of 8. During over three years in operation, the home has welcomed and given refuge to approximately 70 children, of whom many have been assisted in moving back to their families and 10 have been placed into adoptive care.

Objetivos:
The main objective of the Hogar de Sueños is to provide dignified lives to boys and girls from Cochabamba who have been orphaned or abandoned, providing them with love, care and attention in the areas of education, health, social and psychological care, promoting the development of their skills and potential abilities. The orphanage seeks to combat the abandonment and neglect of children, through the work of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to its mission.
The home attends to every child individually and integrally during their stay, looking to pave the way for a loving and stable future, via a return to the family home or adoption wherever possible.

Who does the Hogar de Sueños help?
The total number of children taken in varies from 20 to 25. There are currently 23 children living in the orphanage, who receive complete care services to assist them with their development.

Working conditions:
The Hogar de Sueños is situated in the northern zone of Cochabamba, 15 minutes in public transport from the city center and from our offices. It is comprised of a garden, play area, dormitories, kitchen and offices. The personal staff consists of 11 professionals, including administrative staff, teachers, psychologists and assistants.

Programs:
Volunteers assist with the provision of care for the children. This includes (but is not limited to) the following tasks: help with feeding the babies, hygiene and cleaning, help with the stimulation and learning of the children, emotional care.

Volunteer requirements:

• Intermediate Spanish
• Studies in education or experience working with children (desired but not required)
• Sensitivity with young people
• Patient and dedicated when dealing with children
• Minimum commitment period: one month