Do I need Visa? Citizens from Europe, Canada, the US, and South America do not need visas but if you are from other nationality we will check for you. How far in advance do I need to register? It would be better for you to register with at least a month's anticipation, so we can make sure the program you are interested is available, and that all arrangements have been made for you to have an amazing experience. Do I need to speak Spanish? No, the idea is for you to learn some Spanish in a private university while volunteering; if you don't have any Spanish at all you can take a week or two of our Spanish immersion course. Can I go with friends, colleges or family? Sure, the more the better. It can be amazing to share this opportunity to grow with the people you love. Check with us for our group discount. Can I join more than one program? Yes you can. For example, you could work three days in our Children's Center and two in our Elderly Center. Is there any orientation before I leave for the program? Yes. You will be contacted by phone, and we will provide you with all relevant information to make your trip to Bogota and Ibagué as enjoyable as possible. Thereafter you will receive all the orientation you need to make the most of your volunteer experience. What are the possibilities of in-country accommodation? We offer three types of accommodation: (1) at our center depending on availability; (2) Home stay: where you will live with a local family; or (3) an accommodations in a flat with other volunteers. Can I arrive before the program stars? Sure you can, if you want, take our immersion course before your program begins, or go traveling and then volunteer afterwards. Will there be time to travel? Of course, during the weekends, before you start your volunteer program or afterwards you should go traveling an have a taste of the different areas of Colombia and neighboring countries .We are aware of the importance of having fun and enjoying your free time, and we think that you will be able to understand more about the culture and the country by traveling. We encourage all opportunities for volunteers to broaden their experience of the host culture by field trips and cultural opportunities. We want you to experience all the beautiful things that our country has to offer in a safe, educational and fun manner. I don't feel I have any skills for volunteering, is there any problem with it? That is not a problem. A willing spirit and open mind is enough. We will help you develop more skills. One of our goals is for all our volunteers to finalize the program with a new world perspective. Most of the time the only way to incorporate those skills is just by doing it. Previous Next