Volunteer Programs in Colombia

Is it possible to be a volunteer and teach English in Colombia?

Yes. With over 45 million inhabitants, Colombia has the 2nd largest population in South America. As an volunteer English teacher in Colombia you can change the lives of many people! Colombia is also home to the 4th-largest number of Spanish speakers in the world, which means you can also learn Spanish while teaching English in Colombia. Always ask the hosts for details before traveling. Check the school's reliability and ask them details about the daily work you might be performing as a volunteer.

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What is it like to do volunteer work in a coffee farm in Colombia?

Colombian coffee is a world’s favourite. As a volunteer in a coffee farm in Colombia you can learn from the experts. The main region for coffee production in Colombia is called eje cafetero (coffee axis, or coffee triangle). It’s different from the “Coffee Cultural Landscape” (Paisaje Cultural Cafetero) which is inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Coffee is so special for Colombia that you’ll find attractions such as the Colombian National Coffee Park located in Montenegro, and Museum of Culture Coffee in the region of Quindio.

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How to use Worldpackers to volunteer in Colombia?

Besides getting to know the people and landscapes, a volunteer in Colombia will be able helps adults, children and animals or even learn a language or a skill. It’s possible to volunteer at a hostel or a coffee farm in Colombia. It’s possible to learn about sustainable organic coffee and one of the best in the world. The tasks are varied, but the fun and learning are certain! To find hostels in Colombia, you can check our host list. Make a profile with your skills and become a member of the Worldpackers community to travel using those skills.

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