Professional Volunteering

We create mutually beneficial connections between host organizations and volunteers by supporting them throughout their stay.

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Creating Systematic Change

Ultimately, Volunteers in Colombia Foundation wants to maximize our impact as Colombian nonprofit organization. We focus mainly on the smaller local organizations that don’t have the means nor the capability to advertise their needs on websites or social media. By supporting our Foundation, these local organizations will receive the help they desperately need                                                        

We believe it is important that our volunteers know up front that our goal is to effect systemic change in the communities in which we operate. We do not support "volunteer tourism" because we believe that this form of volunteering does not have a positive impact on Colombian society as a whole. That is why we require a minimum duration of one month when volunteering.

With the common objective of a better Colombia, we will without a doubt create the change everyone wants to see.

How it Works

When you apply for the program, we ask for a one-time administrative fee of $85 to cover the background check, the interview process between volunteers and NGOs, and general administrative costs.

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Submit Application

Sign up to volunteer for a minimum of 4 weeks and pay a one-time donation.

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Get Matched

Volunteer in Colombia assesses where your qualities fit best and which organization can benefit most from your expertise.

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Interview

We will contact you to schedule a meeting. If possible, face to face, otherwise online.

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Wait for Confirmation

Wait until we've contacted one of our partners and confirm your spot in their program.

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Begin Your Journey

All prepared? Start your volunteer journey to the beautiful country of Colombia!

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Share Your Experience

Share your experience after your volunteer journey and become an ambassador for Volunteers in Colombia.

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Continue to Support

Would you like to continue contributing your skills after the program? Continue to support our partner NGOs by fundraising in Colombia or helping with translation, administration, etc.

Testimonials

Maria Mazur – July 22, 2019

The communication is super quick, there are no waiting times like when you contact big NGOs directly here in Colombia. She really has the connections to the right organizations and will surely find a project suitable to your wishes. Keep doing the great work you do, it is so valuable for the people here in Colombia and also for the ones who come here.

Maria Mazur – July 22, 2019

The communication is super quick, there are no waiting times like when you contact big NGOs directly here in Colombia. She really has the connections to the right organizations and will surely find a project suitable to your wishes. Keep doing the great work you do, it is so valuable for the people here in Colombia and also for the ones who come here.

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Available Locations

Medellín

The city of the eternal spring.

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Cali

The salsa capital of the world.

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Cartagena

The old city full of history.

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