Don't hesitate because it is a unique experience where you can really be immersed in the region and the country you have chosen. The missions are also important and will mark you because of the encounters you will make! The local team are amazing people and my homestay was incredible, a very kind family welcomed us and showed us what life was really like in Medellin. The meals were a great discovery, there was always a lot of kindness and desire to make us know the local food. I think I created really incredible relationships with the children but also with all the people who helped me and who were there to introduce me to the missions. Do not hesitate and go for it!
Volunteer in Colombia
Discover International Volunteer HQ’s popular Colombia volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Colombia volunteer projects, including Childcare & Youth Support, Environmental Conservation, Special Needs Support and Elderly Care. Volunteer work in Colombia is based in the beautiful city of Medellín, nestled in a valley in the Andes. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 142,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Colombia.
Highlights:
- 4 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from CA$507 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, breakfast and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a local homestay or hostel
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Explore the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ and its natural beauty
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Colombia
Increases access to education
Up to 4 hours of volunteering per day
Program Fees from CA$507
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the first and third Tuesday of each month
- Local organization in Medellín
- Volunteers aged 18+
Support a local organization that provides a safe space for children and youth who have had their basic rights violated. Help teach, guide, and support these kids and young people, so they can learn and grow.
Improves health & wellbeing
6-7 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from CA$507
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the first and third Tuesday of each month
- Local organization in Medellín
- Volunteers aged 18+
Support a local non-profit that aims to improve the wellbeing of local elderly people. You'll help provide companionship and care to elderly populations in Colombia.
Conserves the environment
6-7 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from CA$507
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the first and third Tuesday of each month
- Based in community gardens
- Volunteers aged 18+
Help create and maintain fruitful gardens that are shared with the local community. Get involved in a range of tasks, such as gardening, landscaping, supporting environmental workshops, marketing, and fundraising.
Improves health & wellbeing
6-7 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from CA$507
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the first and third Tuesday of each month
- Local organization in Medellín
- Volunteers aged 18+
Support a local organization that aims to give intellectually disabled populations the essential life skills they need to live independent and fulfilled lives.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Hinanui Baetz-levy
05 Sep 2024
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Christopher Hughes
21 Aug 2024
I had amazing support from the local team! They were such a big help with anything and everything. All of the other people that I met we're very helpful as well, what a wonderful adventure!!!
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Nathalia Lopez
07 Aug 2024
I think I gained a great experience, especially since I want to work with children in the future. I gained a new perspective on working with children in a different country. I would advise someone to definitely give it a try because you’ll learn about new cultures, and be able to relate to those children in different ways even though you may be from somewhere else.
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Jonathan Buckingham
03 Apr 2024
I think IVHQ is very helpful. I just finished my 5th trip, and I'm going on my 6th trip in June. I will continue to spread the positive word about IVHQ. The local volunteer coordinator was amazing. I felt safe and valued. She was a lovely lady and I would highly recommend her to anyone traveling to Medellin. I felt like I could make a difference and help the children of Medellin. I wish I had more time to volunteer with them because I felt like I was connecting with them on a personal level and learning more about their culture. It was an intimate experience that I grew from and was very fortunate to experience.
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