Join our foundation and help counterbalance the impact of tourism in Rincón del Mar, Colombia

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  Description

  Be part of a purpose-driven foundation working at the intersection of tourism, education, and community development.
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  UPDATE: On September 9, 2025 a fire destroyed 80% of our hotel, Dos Aguas Lodge, the main financer of our foundation. Today, we are in more need than ever to ensure the foundation' s programs stay alive.
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  The Dos Aguas foundation, born from our hotel in Rincón del Mar, Sucre, Colombia, has a clear mission: to mitigate the social impact of tourism by ensuring that local communities remain the protagonists of their own development. Our projects aim to create long-term, community-led change through education, entrepreneurship, and access to opportunities.
  
  We’re currently seeking volunteers with specialized skills who can contribute meaningfully to our work and help us take our impact to the next level.
  
  We're especially looking for:
  
  - Fundraising professionals with experience in donor engagement, grant writing, or campaign strategy, to help us meet our fundraising goals.
  
  - Media creators — photographers, videographers, or storytellers — who can help us document our work and share our impact with the world.
  
  - Global NGO or social impact consultants, to support us in refining our organizational strategy, impact measurement, and scalability model.
  
  - Web Designers, Marketing Specialists or Community Managers ready to help us improve our communications.
  
  - Professionals with transferable skills in areas such as financial education, business modeling, digital marketing, or branding, to train and mentor local entrepreneurs.
  
  - Creative educators to design or facilitate workshops around life skills, digital literacy, or communication for local youth.
  
  We’re not offering typical volunteer experiences — we’re looking for collaborators with purpose, who want to contribute their knowledge in service of something greater. In return, you’ll find deep connection, cultural exchange, and the opportunity to witness tangible change, in one of Colombia’s most beautiful coastal communities.
  
  Rincón del Mar offers a culturally inspiring communtiy with beautiful beaches and the most wonderful sunsets.
  If you’re looking to combine your skills with impact, and support a foundation rooted in co-creation, sustainability, and equity, we’d love to hear from you.
  
  P.D. Spanish language skills are necessary and most of our team and the community speak only Spanish.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Teaching
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Pets

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Charity work

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Beach
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Rincón del Mar is a vibrant Afro-Colombian fishing village where life moves to the rhythm of the sea, the sun, and the stories shared along the shore. While tourism has grown in recent years, the essence of the town remains rooted in community, tradition, and everyday simplicity.
  
  Travelers will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in true Costeño culture: from the music, food, and language, to the warm hospitality of a community that is proud of its roots and genuinely open to sharing. You’ll learn not just about a place, but about a way of life that values joy, resilience, and connection.
  
  Whether you're joining in a game of dominoes, getting your hair braided, or listening to the stories of local youth and entrepreneurs, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Colombia’s Caribbean identity, and the power of community-driven change.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We’re looking for travelers with specialized skills who want to collaborate with a grassroots foundation that’s working to empower local youth and entrepreneurs in Rincón del Mar, Colombia.
  
  You could support us in one of the following areas:
  
  Fundraising: Help us build partnerships, write grant proposals, or design creative fundraising campaigns.
  
  NGO Strategy: Advise us on growth, impact measurement, or organizational development.
  
  Entrepreneurship & Business Skills: Lead workshops or offer mentorship in topics like financial education, marketing, customer service, or business planning.
  
  Youth Development: Support our community soccer coach or offer creative workshops (digital skills, arts, personal development).
  
  Creative Media: Help us document and communicate our work through video, photography, or storytelling.
  
  Tech & Tools: Assist with setting up simple digital systems to improve program tracking or communications.
  
  If you’re someone who enjoys using your knowledge to uplift others, and want to be part of a positive impact in a coastal Afro-Colombian community, we’d love to connect.

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  Languages spoken

  Spanish: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Private room with shared bathroom in staff area at the lodge

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  What else ...

  We are located on the beach at the Lodge in Rincón del Mar, Colombia. One hour drive from Tolú airport or 3 hours from Cartagena.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  Aniz

  Tomillo

  Cita

  Raj

  Mortis (5 years)

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