Home repair work, maintenance and remodeling of a colonial house

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 45 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with international travelers: 42 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 15 days

Stay up to: 60 days

The Experience

Home repair work, maintenance and remodeling of a colonial house in La Candelaria, the historic and tourist center of Bogota. We are looking for people with some of these abilities, carpentry, masonry or construction, painting, home installations (water, electricity, gas).

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Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 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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54 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

45 Immersing in the local culture
42 Meeting international travelers
40 Meeting locals
26 Developing social awareness
24 Get in touch with nature
23 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

33 3. Good health and well-being
21 13. Climate action
21 17. Partnerships for the goals

Veronica

Canada

Felipe and Valentina were very organized, involved and proactive in assigning our volunteer work tasks. They also went out of their way to give their volunteers unique experiences of their city, like visiting a night plant market, an ecological reserve and a local indigenous cultural center. Their interest and support of indigenous art, cultural traditions and provding opportunities is impressive. As is their efforts to make guests and volunteers feel welcomed. The camaraderie of the many dedicated volunteers was inspiring. I hope to return.

about 2 months ago

Ian

Canada

Filipe is very organized and thoughtful. He knows what he wants done and gets volunteers to work according to their expierience. The hostel is full of plants and indigenous crafts which provides a unique and warm vibe. All of the other volunteers were very welcoming. Filipe and Valentina took the time to bring us to night markets and on a trek through a wonderful park on the edge of Bogota. If you don't mind a bit of hard work I highly recommend a work stay here.

about 2 months ago

Laura

Colombia

At the guest house everyone was very welcoming from the beginning, staring from the hosts to the other volunteers; made me feel part of and included me on their group. Tasks were clear and hours were respected, volunteers supported each other and work as a team to get everything done. Got to meet people from different places and background and share our own stories, they also organize activities to interact and get to know each other better. Happy to participate in this experience and would recommend it to other travelers. Plus the hostel is really well located and connected.

2 months ago

Timothy

United States

This was my second time at the guest house (yes, I loved it THAT much). I worked on repairs, focusing on improving the overall room quality patching and painting. Hours & tasks are straight forward and communication was fluid, despite my lack of fluent Spanish. Felipe & Valentina da great job selecting friendly volunteers, this was my favorite thing-it felt like a family which made my experience one to remember. I hope to come back and spend more time with everyone in the future. Until then, I highly recommend this volunteering opportunity to anyone looking for an immersive experience.

3 months ago

Jasmine

Australia

I had an amazing time at the guest house! Felipe and everyone there helped me out so much, from showing me the best local places to helping me improve my Spanish. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to find a new home on the other side of the world<3

4 months ago

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