Volunteer in Colombia

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If you do not see the volunteer program you want, look under Worldwide for volunteer programs located in several different regions.

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Do Your Part in Colombia
The northwest corner of South America holds many resources and natural beauties such as the Andes Mountains, brilliant volcanoes and tropical rainforests. Join the 41 million people living in Colombia and help in orphanages, with environmental legislation, with the disabled or one of our other activities in the capital city of Bogot. In a society where family is of utmost importance, you would become a son or daughter of a Colombian household. Dance the Merengue, play the most popular sport of soccer or dodge a few bulls on your time off of supporting the local systems and culture.

Cost: Varies depending on the duration of your stay (6 months, 1 year).
Dates: Start date in August.
Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Telephone: 617-267-7763.
Email: quest@unitedplanet.org
Website: www.unitedplanet.org

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Colombia Kids - Ethical volunteering with a UK Charity
The Colombia Kids project is based in the Andes mountain range in the vibrant city of Medellin. The project includes an outreach programme for the street children, free education programme and day centres. The project focuses on the young and vulnerable to assist them in finding a way out of the trap of poverty.

Volunteer duties: The children are provided with English classes, lessons in Spanish, arts, music, sports and various vocational training. Most of the children at this project would otherwise spend their days on the streets so all skills to keep the children entertained and happy are welcome.

Dates: Year round
Cost: From US$610
Contact: Globalteer, 54 Woodchester, Bristol, BS37 8TX, U.K
Email: info@globalteer.org
Website: www.globalteer.org

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Service Civil International Workcamps SCI US
SCI is an exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including Colombia. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues.

Contact: Service Civil International (SCI), 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA, 22932; Tel. 1-206-350-6585.
Email: sciivs.placement@gmail.com
Visit www.sci-ivs.org for an application.

Volunteers for Peace
Offers a variety of summer volunteer workcamps in Colombia.

Contact: www.vfp.org