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Work exchange opportunities in Colombia

143 opportunities found

Eco Lodge Riohacha, Colombia

Vive frente al mar en La Guajira: comparte, aprende y disfruta!

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Gardening Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • New

Eco Lodge VILLAVICENCIO, Colombia

Ayúdanos a llevar nuestro restaurante bar a un mejor nivel

20h/week Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Hostel SANTA MARTA, Colombia

Buscamos un DJ para que nos ayude en Santa Marta, Colombia.

15h/week Party Promoter Music
At least 8 days Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • New
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Hotel SANTA MARTA, Colombia

Buscamos voluntarios extranjeros para apoyar en recepción

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • New

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Study and improvement of Business Sustainability

20h/week Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Private School Mariquita, Colombia

Help us with conversational classes and enjoy Colombia!

20h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Restrepo, Colombia

Help us with the building of our hostel in Restrepo, Colombia!

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 15 days Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Eco Lodge SANTA MRTA, Colombia

Decora con Vista de Ensueño: Sierra Nevada y Mar

25h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Sopetrán, Colombia

Ayuda a Ícaro a ser el alojamiento más extraordinario de Colombia

30h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
From 30 days to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0

Hotel Cali, Colombia

Enjoy our hotel 14-04, ¡Vive Cali a tu propio ritmo!

30h/week Housekeeping Administration Night Shift Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

🌟Únete a nuestro vibrante hostel y comparte buena energía en Colombia ✨

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Sé parte de la familia del hostal

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Choachí, Colombia

Help us drive sales with marketing and social media in Colombia

20h/week Video Making Content Writer Photography Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cali, Colombia

¡Vive la salsa y la alegría caleña con nosotras! 💃🌆

24h/week Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Camping San José de suaita, Colombia

Ayúdanos a Transformar Nuestro Mirador en un Verdadero Paraíso!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 20 to 20 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge carolina del príncipe, Colombia

Necesitamos creadores de contenido con experiencia!

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Is it possible to volunteer in a hostel in Medellin?

Yes, it’s possible and also an awesome way to get to know Colombia! Medellín is the capital of the country, with more than 2 million inhabitants. The “City of Eternal Spring” is famous for its nice temperate weather. A cheap way to spend some time in Medellin without spending much is to volunteer in a hostel in Medellin. You can’t miss the famous view of the city from the Metrocable, the Antioquia Museum and the several parks in this valley city. 

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How to use work exchange to surf in Colombia?

Colombia is the only South American country with both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. So, although it isn’t exactly famous for surfing, it’s a country with great beaches. There are many excellent spots on both coasts. A volunteer who wants to surf in Colombia will have a great time at Guachalito Beach, one of the best parts of Colombia for surfers, along with Pradomar and Barranquilla - which is a popular surfing spot for the entire Caribbean region. The high waves of Juanchaco are for the advanced surfers. El Valle, Punta Sur e San Andres will attract all kinds of visitors.

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How to use Worldpackers to do work exchange in Colombia?

As a volunteer doing work exchange in Colombia, you will be able to work with a variety of areas. From learning permaculture in a farm, to enjoying the best surf spots in Colombia, or maybe working in a bar...you will find something for sure! To check the opportunities you can take a look at our host list and find a place that matches your profile. Schedule a trip by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

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How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

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