Do you have the opportunity to volunteer in Colombia for a longer period of time? Can you as a professional commit to an organization for a period of 1 to 3 months? Then medium-term volunteering is the best option for you!

As a medium-term volunteer you use your qualities to support and strengthen the organization. In this way you learn, of course in consultation with the (local) employees, how you can best apply your expertise within a different culture and enrich yourself with practical experience abroad. Together with the organisation you can create changes that have a positive impact on the target group. This can lead to a perfect win-win situation.

What can you expect from us when being a medium-term volunteer:

• E-mail contact in preparation of and during your volunteer adventure.
• An intake interview (face to face or online via a video call).
• The VC document about our expectations towards the volunteers.
• The scheduling of an appointment between an NGO and the volunteer.
• Volunteer meeting once a month.
• You can always reach VC on your mobile from Mon-Fri during office hours and in case of emergencies on weekends.
• A volunteer certificate from Volunteers in Colombia.

Medium term volunteers

Can join organizations that:

• Focus on animal welfare. Volunteers in Colombia works together with an animal shelter that accommodates cats and dogs that for various reasons no longer have an owner. Because there is not enough staff, the dogs are often inside all day. You can let the dogs out as a volunteer, so he or she can play outside and get some fresh air. If your knowledge of the Spanish language is sufficient, you can also do administrative work.
• Giving English classes. Volunteers in Colombia cooperates with a number of NGOs that also accept short term Volunteers. You can volunteer here to support the English classes that are given weekly by these organizations in different neighbourhoods in Medellin.
• We have several organizations where you as a professional can teach English. The content and structure of the lessons will be provided by you, in consultation with the NGO. You can teach young adults and/or adults.
• Helping with the daily activities in a care home.
• Giving computer lessons to young adults.
• If you can use your skills for more than 2 months, you can also set up your own project. For example, there are volunteers who have set up music lessons, sports lessons, online marketing courses, CRM and ICT systems at NGOs with which Volunteers in Colombia collaborates.
• To help organize the administration if your Spanish is advanced.
• Helping with or organize a fundraising.
• The graphic design of a corporate identity, such as logos, stationery and digital media or optimizing websites for usability and search engines.

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