Join our NGO to provide critical aid to Venezuelan refugees in Pamplona, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Venezuelan refugees (caminantes) and vulnerable members of the local community in Pamplona. Along the caminantes' route, we collaborate with shelters to provide mobile aid, food, and essential information to those on the move. In Pamplona itself, we work on community-based projects—some in partnership with local foundations—to address the needs of those most at risk.

    Our presence in Colombia is a direct response to a humanitarian crisis. As the situation is often in flux, we have taken on a variety of projects as they have arisen. Every day is different and requires flexibility as tasks may vary. Day to day responsibilities are organized by our international coordinators.

    We are looking for committed volunteers to help keep our projects running. A minimum stay of three weeks is required. Our team typically includes 10 to 15 international volunteers, alongside dedicated Colombian and Venezuelan staff.

    Pamplona is a vibrant university town nestled in the mountains. It’s known for its youthful energy, safety, and charm. The town center is filled with cozy cafés, and the surrounding mountains offer beautiful opportunities for hiking and exploration.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    As you are working with caminantes, the work can be emotionally challenging. You will see difficult situations first hand. But, you get to be part of a close knit team that is helping people, which is very rewarding. You will be working with people who do not speak English, so Spanish language skills are very useful, but not essential.

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Every day is busy. Volunteers take part in a wide range of activities, often beginning early in the morning and continuing into the evening. On average, we ask volunteers to contribute between 4 to 6 hours per day, 25 hours per week in total.

    At shelters supporting Venezuelan migrants, volunteers help with cleaning, cooking, serving meals, leading children's activities, providing information to caminantes and assisting in our first aid clinic. Volunteers also join mobile aid trips, delivering food and essential supplies to caminantes along the highway.

    Alongside projects that serve the migrant population, volunteers participate in a variety of community projects. These include English lessons, creative workshops, and nutrition programmes in community centers in Pamplona’s vulnerable neighborhoods.

    We encourage volunteers to apply their skills and experiences to the projects. Teaching experience and creative skills are valuable assets for community projects. In the shelters, we particularly need volunteers with medical training to help run our first aid clinic. A working knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not a requirement. Overall, we encourage anyone who is interested in our projects to apply!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a volunteer house with six bedrooms and 2-4 beds in each room. There is internet and laundry in the house, two fully-equipped kitchens, and 2 1/2 bathrooms. We also have a rooftop where you can work out or relax. We receive groceries for the house once a week. Food is shared, but volunteers are responsible for cooking their own meals.

    Volunteers cover the cost of their food, which is 37,000 COP per day (about 8-9 USD). Payments are collected at the end of every month or at the end of your stay.

    Additionally, we have a small studio apartment available for couples or families. There is an additional cost associated with that apartment, and it is not always available, but you can check in with us. That studio has one large bed, one set of bunk beds, and a bathroom and shower.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I first began refugee work in Lebanon in 2016, and have also spent time on Lesvos, a Greek island with thousands of refugees. The situation in Colombia is dire and has received very little international aid. We are doing everything we can to raise awareness and bring support to the desperate Venezuelan population that is fleeing their country.

  • 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

    We have had a number of digital nomads volunteer with us, just keep in mind that while with us, your priority must be refugee projects. If your work is flexible and you are able to do it around projects, we'd love to have you join us! There is decent internet at the volunteer house, and a number of nice cafes with internet in town.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

  • ...

    This host charges a fee

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    37,000 COP, around 8-9 USD for the daily food costs
Host ref number: 921575191664

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