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Local Community Supporter & Spanish Learner

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1 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Support social projects and interact with local communities
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals - or stay in our vibrant hostel
  • Take daily Spanish classes in our professional Spanish School

Highlights

  • Support social projects and interact with local communities
  • Gain Spanish practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with locals - or stay in our vibrant hostel
  • Take daily Spanish classes in our professional Spanish School
  • Learn hands on the Colombian ways, traditions, music & culture, customs and habits.
  • Discover an authentic city, authentic barrios and meet inspiring people - Unforgettable Memories!
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    Help local communities, interact with local people, especially children through social projects and learn Spanish in a professional Spanish School and in daily practice.

    Give back & speak Spanish fluently! Combine volunteering with Spanish studies in Colombia. Change lives and learn a new language.

    Important information ahead: 

    Bucaramanga, located in the department of Santander, is widely regarded as one of the safer and more peaceful cities in Colombia. It enjoys a ...

    About the program

    Give back & speak Spanish fluently! Combine volunteering with Spanish studies in Colombia. Change lives and learn a new language.

    Important information ahead: 

    Bucaramanga, located in the department of Santander, is widely regarded as one of the safer and more peaceful cities in Colombia. It enjoys a strong local economy, a vibrant cultural scene, and a growing tourism infrastructure. Visitors frequently describe it as clean, friendly, and welcoming. As Colombia continues to face some challenges with armed groups in certain rural and border regions of the country, Bucaramanga is not affected by these conflicts. 


    In this program, you will support one or more social projects with local communities. Support children with English classes or many other activities which may include Sports, Dancing, table games, cooking and much more. Interact with young & old people and support them through no-poverty initiatives. Learn hands-on about their traditions, cuisine, music and culture through daily exchange and activities. 

    In the mornings, you can attend professional Spanish classes in our professional academy, in the afternoons there will be volunteer activities through the social projects you will support.

    Make an impact and give back while learning a lot about the real Colombia! 

    If desired, you can even live with a local family and feel like being part of their family. Otherwise, you can stay in our nice and vibrant hostel where you will meet many great people and you can choose between different room options. 

    Spend your spare time with great activities like paragliding, hiking, sightseeing, watching football in stadium, horse riding or much more. 

    Typical day

    8-10am: Your day may start with a delicious colombian breakfast, to be well prepared for your Spanish classes in the mornings.
    10-12: TIme for 2 hours of Spanish Class!
    12-2pm: After Spanish classes, it's already time for lunch. Traditional Colombian Food only - Delicious!
    2-5pm: With a full and ...

    Typical day

    8-10am: Your day may start with a delicious colombian breakfast, to be well prepared for your Spanish classes in the mornings.
    10-12: TIme for 2 hours of Spanish Class!
    12-2pm: After Spanish classes, it's already time for lunch. Traditional Colombian Food only - Delicious!
    2-5pm: With a full and happy stomach, we bring you safe to our partner foundation , located in vulnerable neighbourhoods - you will interact and support local communities which normally don't have the privilege to interact with foreigners. You will be surprised and might overwhelmed by these heartwarming and talented people - more than all from the children. In the noon, you will give them back by teaching English or doing other educative, sporty or fun activities. 

    5-10pm: In the evening, we bring you back to the hostel (or guest family) where you can have dinner and enjoy the night with your new friends from all over the world you'll meet during your stay. 

    On special days, we might take you to spectacular excursions: Canyon tours, Lagoon hikes, Paragliding, and much more. 

    Free-time activities

    You can have as many free days as desired. For your spare time, we are happy to help you with a variety of activities: 


    - Paragliding over South Americas biggest canyon
    - Horse Riding on the Canyon
    - City Center Walking Tours 
    - Many beautiful hikes
    - Coffee Tours
    - Football Game at stadium
    - Fruit ...

    Free-time activities

    You can have as many free days as desired. For your spare time, we are happy to help you with a variety of activities: 


    - Paragliding over South Americas biggest canyon
    - Horse Riding on the Canyon
    - City Center Walking Tours 
    - Many beautiful hikes
    - Coffee Tours
    - Football Game at stadium
    - Fruit markets
    - Ceramics Classes
    - Waterfall Adventure
    - Museums
    - Yoga Classes
    - Spanish Lessons
    - Salsa & Bachata Dance Classes
    - Bungee Jumping
    - River Rafting
    - much more...

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at High school level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    Passport

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Everyone is welcome, no special skills needed - although every special talent is much appreciated.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14:00 - 17:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The price includes all volunteer and explore activities (visit foundations, hikes, city tours), Transport, Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water, Welcome-Kit (Shirt, Cap, Bottle), Donations for participating NGO's. 

    For our volunteers, we have a variety of discounted Spanish packages for your Spanish Immersion. 

    Tours, Excursions and spare time activities like Salsa Lessons (private or group options) will come with additional costs according to our catalogue, which will be shared with you upfront. 

    Price includes a bed in shared rooms (4-6 Bed Dorm with bathroom and fan or A/C) or Guest Family stay.

    Private room options in our hostel available (from + USD 120 per week)

    Airport Pickup at Palonegro International Airport

    All transportations are included. You will be picked-up at the airport, we will check your flight number which you have to provide to us. During activities, we drive you safe to all places in a car. 

    Accommodation

    The prices listed include a shared room (26m2) in a nice and popular hostel or if desired with a guest family. The bathroom are usually shared by max. 4 people, they are clean and provide warm water. You will always have access to drinking water during your stay.

    Private room options available (from + USD 120.00 per week).

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast & Lunch are included. There is a well equipped kitchen free to use to cook for dinner, there are also many supermarkets and restaurants close by. 


    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Palonegro International Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga. We assist you to find cheap flights to Colombia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Colombia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Colombia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Colombia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    On your arrival day, you will be picked up at Bucaramanga Airport or Bus Terminal by our drivers and they will bring you safely to our hostel or to your guest family. You will be presented to the crew and you will get an introduction for your upcoming time with us. 



    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $387 per week 1 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    Duration

    1 - 12 weeks

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    Americas > South America > Colombia > Bucaramanga

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