Description:
Columbia, the land of sun and emeralds, boasts a diverse geography including tropical coasts on both the Caribbean and Pacific, as well as several snow-capped mountain ranges and extensive coffee farms. Here one can find a history as long as it is beautiful, with colonial cities standing alongside ancient ruins and modern resort towns. Despite the violence that continues to scar the face of this intriguing nation, Colombia has experienced positive economic growth as of late and is re-establishing its place in the tourism market.
You can volunteer in three locations with varied attractions while taking classes. The first city is the metropolitan capital of the country, Bogota, where you can take in the vibrant nightlife and the famed Museo del Oro. The fashion center of Medellin will give you the opportunity to wander the famed gardens or admire the variety of architecture styles. Finally, the colonial city of Cartagena moonlights as a Caribbean resort, which attracts tourists interested in history as much as watersports. There are placements in Social and Educational projects, including an orphanage. There is a kindergarten for children of low-income families and a program to prepare orphans to become valuable and functioning members of society. Volunteers may also help out in a hospital or at the language school.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
As a volunteer, your tasks will be dependent upon your profession, academic background, and general experience dealing with children. You may be asked to teach English, play with the children, or assist with the psychology and nursing departments.
Language:
Spanish
Cost in US$: Please visit our website.
Cost Includes: Includes Spanish classes, homestay, 2 meals/day, volunteer placement, on-site coordinator, travel insurance and airport pick-up.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
education,
orphans
and social services, social work
Age Range: 25-35
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Participants Travel to Colombia
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages.
We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization.
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Year Founded: 1993