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Be part of our sports and cultural immersion project on San Andrés island, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Join us for the 2025 edition of a Marathon/race we organize on an Island in the Land of a Thousand Rhythms!

    We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help organize the event before, during, and after the race. You'll assist in various tasks such as attending to runners in English and/or Spanish, assigning, giving, and distributing race kits, supporting exhibitors at stands, assisting with race logistics, recording race times, providing water to athletes, collecting water bags and garbage, organizing the public to ensure the race path is clear, managing lockers and participants' belongings, awarding medals to finishers, and helping with timing at turn points. These are examples. The official tasks/duties will be defined by the Director.


    Volunteers should be able to help in high temperatures. Each candidate must cover their travel expenses from their home country to the city and from the city to the island. Ideally, candidates are aged between 25 to 33 years, with at least A2 level of Spanish and C1-C2 level of English. No smoking or alcohol is allowed. Knowledge of other languages is a plus, and practicing Christians are preferred. There is also the option to earn a commission by selling race tickets to people in your home country and securing international sponsors, after being accepted.

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    Unisciti a noi per l'edizione 2025 di una Maratona che organizziamo su un'Isola nella Terra dei Mille Ritmi! Cerchiamo volontari entusiasti per aiutare a organizzare l'evento prima, durante e dopo la gara. Aiuterai in vari compiti come assistere i corridori in inglese o spagnolo, assegnare, distribuire e consegnare i kit di gara, supportare gli espositori agli stand, assistere con la logistica della gara, registrare i tempi di gara, fornire acqua agli atleti, raccogliere sacche d'acqua e rifiuti, organizzare il pubblico per garantire che il percorso di gara sia libero, gestire gli armadietti e gli effetti personali dei partecipanti, assegnare medaglie ai finalisti e aiutare con il cronometraggio ai punti di svolta. I volontari devono essere in grado di lavorare a temperature elevate. Ogni candidato deve coprire le proprie spese di viaggio dal proprio paese d'origine alla città e dalla città all'isola. Idealmente, i candidati hanno tra i 25 e i 33 anni, con almeno un livello A2 di spagnolo e un livello C1-C2 di inglese. Non è permesso fumare o consumare alcolici. La conoscenza di altre lingue è un vantaggio e i cristiani praticanti sono preferiti. C'è anche la possibilità di guadagnare una commissione vendendo biglietti per la gara alle persone nel proprio paese d'origine e ottenendo sponsor internazionali.

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    Bli med oss for 2025-utgaven av en Maraton vi arrangerer på en Øy i Landet med tusen rytmer! Vi leter etter entusiastiske frivillige som kan hjelpe til med å organisere arrangementet før, under og etter løpet. Du vil hjelpe med ulike oppgaver som å ta imot løpere på engelsk eller spansk, tildele, gi ut og distribuere løpssett, støtte utstillere på stands, hjelpe til med løpslogistikk, registrere løpstider, gi vann til utøvere, samle inn vannposer og søppel, organisere publikum for å sikre at løpsveien er klar, administrere skap og deltakernes eiendeler, og hjelpe med tidtaking ved vendepunkter.
    Frivillige må kunne jobbe i høye temperaturer. Hver kandidat må dekke sine egne reisekostnader fra hjemlandet til byen og fra byen til øya. Ideelt sett er kandidatene mellom 25 og 33 år gamle, med minst A2-nivå i spansk og C1-C2-nivå i engelsk. Røyking og alkoholinntak er ikke tillatt. Kunnskap om andre språk er et pluss, og praktiserende kristne foretrekkes. Det er også mulig å tjene provisjon ved å selge løpsbilletter til folk i hjemlandet ditt og skaffe internasjonale sponsorer.

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    Deltag i os til 2025-udgaven af ​​et maraton, vi arrangerer på en ø i Landet med de tusind rytmer! Vi leder efter entusiastiske frivillige til at hjælpe med at organisere begivenheden før, under og efter løbet. Du vil hjælpe med forskellige opgaver som at tage imod løbere på engelsk eller spansk, tildele, udlevere og distribuere løbssæt, støtte udstillere ved standene, hjælpe med løbslogistik, registrere løbstider, forsyne atleterne med vand, samle vandposer og affald, organisere publikum for at sikre, at løbsstien er fri, administrere skabe og deltagernes ejendele, uddele medaljer til løbsdeltagerne, og hjælpe med tidtagning ved vendepunkterne. Frivillige skal kunne arbejde under høje temperaturer. Hver kandidat skal dække deres rejseudgifter fra deres hjemland til byen og fra byen til øen. Ideelt set er kandidaterne mellem 25 og 33 år gamle, med mindst A2-niveau i spansk og C1-C2-niveau i engelsk. Rygning og alkohol er ikke tilladt. Kendskab til andre sprog er en fordel, og praktiserende kristne foretrækkes. Der er også mulighed for at tjene en provision ved at sælge løbsbilletter til folk i dit hjemland og sikre internationale sponsorer.

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    Nous recherchons des bénévoles enthousiastes pour aider à organiser l'événement avant, pendant et après la course. Vous aiderez à diverses tâches telles que l'accueil des coureurs en anglais ou en espagnol, l'attribution, la remise et la distribution des kits de course, le soutien des exposants aux stands, l'assistance à la logistique de la course, l'enregistrement des temps de course, la distribution d'eau aux athlètes, la collecte des sacs d'eau et des déchets, l'organisation du public pour garantir que le chemin de la course est dégagé, la gestion des casiers et des effets personnels des participants, la remise des médailles aux finalistes, et l'aide au chronométrage aux points de retournement.
    Les bénévoles doivent être capables de travailler sous des températures élevées. Chaque candidat doit couvrir ses frais de voyage depuis son pays d'origine jusqu'à la ville et de la ville à l'île. Idéalement, les candidats ont entre 25 et 33 ans, avec un niveau d'espagnol d'au moins A2-B1 et un niveau d'anglais C1-C2. Fumer et consommer de l'alcool sont interdits. La connaissance d'autres langues est un plus, et les chrétiens pratiquants sont préférés. Il existe également la possibilité de gagner une commission en vendant des billets de course aux personnes de votre pays d'origine et en obtenant des sponsors internationaux.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Hospitality/Tourism
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Fashion or beauty
    Culture
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Performing arts
    Photography
    History
    Music
    Languages
    Cooking & food
    Astronomy
    Animals
    Nature
    Dancing
    Fitness
    Adventure sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    During the volunteering experience, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Colombian culture and improve your language skills by interacting with locals. You might participate in social activities with our team and others, get a taste of local cuisine, receive tips on the country's customer service customs and expectations, and learn about the organization of sports events. You'll also have the chance to enjoy the beach after the event and live a unique experience in a country without seasons, learning and sharing in a diverse and welcoming environment.

  • Help

    Help

    You might assist in various tasks such as attending to runners in English and/or Spanish, assigning, giving, and distributing race kits, supporting exhibitors at stands, assisting with race logistics, recording race times, providing water to athletes, collecting water bags and garbage, organizing the public to ensure the race path is clear, managing lockers and participants' belongings, awarding medals to finishers, and helping with timing at turn points. These are just examples. The official duties will be defined by the director.

    8 hours, day 1, 10 hours day 2, 7 hours day 3 (the helping hours of the shifts will depend and this is just an example).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We like to practice our English, French and learn new ones. We enjoy teaching the "best" Spanish in the world.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In the city you might live with a host family, you might have a private bedroom. This will depend on the final agreement.

    We expect that the volunteer arrives at 3pm in day 0, so that is our "check-in hour" and we expect for her/him to travel to the island the next day maximum at 9am.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    At the Island: During your time off, you can go to the beach, go scuba-diving, walking around the island, visit tourist attractions. At your own expense
    At the city: You can visit the many parks we have close to the neighbourhood, go to downtown, visit a church on a mountain and watch the city, etc. At your own expense.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    You are welcome however we can not guarantee internet access.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 884764662148

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