Transformational Volunteers: Inspiring Change through English in Colombia
Join us as an international volunteer and be the facilitator of our fun English workshops. Make a positive impact on children and youth in rural areas of Colombia and make every word count!
"Every day I am greeted with hugs and smiles. The students are so eager to learn and show such gratitude. I've noticed a huge improvement in each of my classes with their confidence and comprehension. I also love the times in between classes or before/after school. The students love to ask questions about my home or different English words and they also love to teach me Spanish as well."
Characteristics of our volunteer collaborators
- Students/Professionals who want to enrich their personal and professional experience.
- Interest in contributing their knowledge and life experiences, contributing to the improvement of Colombian education.
- Ability to develop programs and projects aimed at populations belonging to vulnerable socioeconomic contexts.
- Willingness to face contexts that are totally different from one's own.
Characteristics That Make Our International Volunteers Shine
Motivation
Motivation towards volunteering as a tool for transforming lives.
Studies
Certification of a professional career or university education in progress.
Experience
Experience related to the volunteer work to be developed is desirable. For English: it is desirable to have experience in teaching children or young people.
Adaptation
Ability to work in a team, have good energy, respect, good attitude, and adaptation to vulnerable and rural socioeconomic contexts.
Language
Basic - intermediate level of Spanish.
Reciprocal commitments:
Responsibilities of the Foundation and the Volunteer
- Pre-selection and selection of the candidate.
- Accompaniment in the management and processing of the Colombian visa before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Cost of the Colombian visa application review: USD 65.
- Cost of the Colombian foreigner's identification card USD75.
- Virtual and face-to-face training in the Colombian context, history, culture, educational context, knowledge of the Foundation and training in programs and methodologies.
- Monthly stipend payment (approximately USD 476)
- Assistance in finding housing or housing services in Colombia.
- Health insurance for the duration of the volunteer program.
- Arrange for accommodations.
- Cost of the E-visa: USD 175.
Your journey starts here: application process
Register by clicking here or by scanning the QR code
Please send the following documents to the email: [email protected]
- Resume
- Motivation letter
- Certificate of degree or study
- TESL/TEFL certification (if you have it)
- 2 personal references
Check your e-mail permanently, this will be the means by which we will communicate with you and we will be scheduling you for the corresponding interview.