Education Development Initiative - Colombia

Colombia is the only Latin America country to boast coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean, and as the country's safety record has greatly improved after years of civil conflict it is welcoming more tourists- and volunteers looking to make a difference- than ever before.

This project in Colombia's stunning Northern region will place you with a small grassroots foundation committed to supporting disadvantaged children and families in the area. Foreign and local volunteers are greatly needed to help provide services and assist with the day-to-day administration of this dynamic organization.

You will be based in Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest city (founded in 1525), nestled between the stunning Sienna Nevada de Santa Marta mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Placements are available for both short and long-term volunteers to help provide services (education, psychological assistance, recreation), supplies (food, clothing, items for school and home), and information on nutrition, education, and childcare to families in the area's poorest neighborhoods.

Your contribution to the foundation will largely depend on your interests, skills, time commitment, and ability to speak Spanish. Volunteers are able to help with administration, fundraising, and publicity and/or teach classes and offer counselling to children. This is a very flexible placement and volunteers will be free to make their own work schedule and time frame. This is a great opportunity to become part of a true grassroots organization in South America while enjoying all Colombia's Caribbean coast has to offer.

We can recommend affordable places to stay and can arrange homestays, Spanish tutoring sessions, and Latin Dance classes. You let us know what you need! Home stays with a private room and two meals a day, laundry and internet will cost $14 per night. Alternatively you can find local hostels for around $5-10 per night.

You will be given easy to follow instructions to get to the project HQ. Alternatively airport pickup can be arranged.

* Min age 18 - Max age 80

* Minimum 1 week commitment - 25+ hours a week.

* Enthusiasm and interest to work in Community Development and Teaching

* Conversational English or Spanish (Lessons available)

* Full travel & medical insurance

* Necessary vaccinations

* Necessary flights & visas 

Fee:

 $50 USD one-off Project Fee + £249 GBP Placement Fee
 

What's Included:

Project Fee includes integration into the projects, 24 hour support and full orientation.

We charge a flat, one-off Placement Fee of £249 GBP per person per project. This covers our costs for promoting the project and providing our services. We offer full pre-departure support (for all necessary flights, visas and vaccinations) and ongoing assistance throughout your placement.
 

What's not included:

Flights, insurance, visas (if applicable) and vaccinations. Full assistance will be provided in getting all these sorted.

You are asked to cover your living and travel costs (approximately $15-20 per day). You are asked to also help pay for any additional materials needed for your work. Depending on the type of project undertaken this should average around $12 USD per week.