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15h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- COP$ 30000
Per day
Fee pays for
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
5,000 COP a projectos 25,000 COP a la familia
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Dance classes
- Take free dance classes at our place.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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Availability
Jun
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
The Experience
Somos una comunidad vulnerable en proceso de desarrollo social, ambiental y económico, ubicada en la ciudad de Pereira, Colombia. Buscamos voluntarios para ayudarnos con la coordinación de iniciativas para el desarrollo comunitario, la colaboración en un centro educativo para la formación integral de los niños en distintos idiomas y otras áreas académicas y ambientales, así como la asistencia en estrategias de marketing digital.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate Spanish
- Between 18 and 60 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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22 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
NGO
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 18 Immersing in the local culture
- 17 Meeting locals
- 17 Creating true social impact
- 15 Developing social awareness
- 12 Practicing Spanish
- 11 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 11 4. Quality education
- 10 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 9 10. Reduced inequalities
- 9 13. Climate action
- 8 3. Good health and well-being
- 8 8. Decent work and economic growth
Tabea
Germany
My time here was an unique experience! We stayed with a family with three generations, dogs, cats and a parrot. We could use the house like our own. We went to the daily teachers-meeting, spent time in a class/ kindergarden group of our choice, had lunch in school (vegetarian for us). We could choose our work and our coordinators cared a lot for us. We prepared "classes" for the parents, we helped with homework and made crafts with some kids. Everyone was so lovely and happy to have us there. Be prepared to see the "real" Colombia, how many people live here, far away from the tourist spots.
8 months ago
Stefan
Germany
I had a very good time here! All the people were so lovely. The work was interesting and varied. I loved to play with the kids in the school. The agreed working hours were met and we had a lot of say in what we wanted to work on. The people responsible for us always took good care of us and were always available if we had any questions. In my opinion, the project is very good for the local population. The children receive a good education and can grow up well. It was great to be able to help a little bit and to learn so much myself. We stayed with a local family and had our own room there 🫂☀️
8 months ago
Fundación Crisol replied
Gracias, gracias y gracias por sus buenos comentarios, siempre nos permitirá seguir mejorando y fortalecer lo que funciona.
Marco
Italy
I had a very good time at Las Colonias, and especially enjoyed getting to know first hand a different culture and way of living. You will be completely immersed in the community, living with the family and staying with the kids. I liked how every person was welcoming and caring, making me feel at home. I would definitely recommend intermediate/advanced spanish knowledge to live the full experience. Be prepared to be proactive and come up with some ways of participating in the school and community. You will definitely receive much love!
about 1 year ago
Lena-Marie
Germany
We had a very nice time in Las colonias. Everybody is so heartfelt and thankful that we were there. During our stay we played with the kids, helped the teachers or participated at community tasks like recycling the trash. We were very free to choose what we want to do. It's definitely easier if you speak Spanish because you can interact more with the kids, the teachers and the host family. We didn't speak Spanish so good, so we had to communicate a lot with our hands but it was no problem. They do everything to make you having a good time.
about 1 year ago
Jolanda
Germany
It was a wonderful and heartwarming experience. We felt very welcomed. Even though our Spanish is not good, they tried their best to involve us. But it is definitely easier if you speak Spanish. If you like to be around children, play with them and to pass on your knowledge about something, for example a language, this place is perfect. You will get a lot of gratitude back!
about 1 year ago
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