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Hello Workawayers!
Thank you for taking your time to read about my project .
I'm Simon, co-founder of a social innovation project based in Medellín, Colombia.
The vision is to create freedom of movement for people with disabilities through our electric devices that attach to manual wheelchairs. Other than that we're working on creating a accessibility map, making it easier to move around the city in a wheelchair.
It's more than a device — it’s a movement.
We have 10 locally paid staff members and still growing! Our work is accessibility, design, community, and impact. We collaborate with universities, public institutions, and NGOs to promote inclusive mobility, create educational experiences, and empower individuals to live more independently.
We are interested to collaborate with creative, curious, and motivated people — whether it’s through design, media, mechanics, social media, marketing, UX, storytelling or just your passion for helping others and creating social impact.
Every day is different, from marketing ideas to hosting tours and events and much more.
Come help us rethink mobility, grow our movement, and build a more inclusive society!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Interests
Blogging
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Photography
Charity work
Self development
Culture
Events & social
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Videography
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cultural exchange is part of our everyday life. We’re based in Medellín, one of the most vibrant, creative, and welcoming cities in Latin America — and we love sharing that energy with people from around the world.
You’ll be working closely with a team of local designers, engineers, artists, social changemakers, and people from the community.
We often have team lunches, work from parks or cafés, community events, and tours in the city — and you’re always welcome to join in.
We can share:
- Spanish language practice and a lot of Colombian slang :D
- Knowledge about social entrepreneurship, design, accessibility and more
- A look into what it means to build a social impact project from scratch
In return, we love to learn from your perspective, culture, skills and ideas — whether it’s how you think, how you see the world, or how you tell a story.
We are looking forward to hear from you!
Best regards,
Simon
Help
What will you help with?
We’re a small team which means you’ll be doing meaningful, real work from day one.
We’re looking for Workawayers who are eager to help in any of the following areas:
Product development & testing
– Assist with basic mechanical tasks or assembly (no prior experience needed, we’ll teach you)
– Support the planning and execution of campaigns and events.
- Create social media content based on real user stories
Social media & storytelling
– Create content with our team and users
– Share stories of impact and improve our online presence
– And suggest fresh ideas!
Design & branding
– Support visual projects like posters, presentations or product manuals
– UX/UI, Canva, or graphic design skills? Even better!
Community & experience building
– Help facilitate inclusive city tours for people using the devices or tourist who want to explore Medellín
– Support workshops with students, wheelchair users or local partners and organizations
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
You can be staying in a cozy, clean apartment 1km away from the office in El Poblado, Medellín shared with 4 other roommates. The apartment is about 125 square meters, with everything you need to feel at home:
- Kitchen and big living room
- Clean bathroom
- Washing machine
- An avocado tree, lime tree, and banana tree in the backyard
The apartment is part of a small, relaxed building.
The neighbors are mostly young professionals and students — a great environment to meet people, chat, and feel part of the Medellín vibe.
Also there is a supermarket and shopping center 50m away!
It’s a safe and peaceful place, perfect for people who enjoy both collaboration and independence.
What else ...
You are gonna get a lot of new friends, as we also have interesting projects going on with great people who search to change the world for the better and creating meaningfull experiences
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I volunteered on the engineering and mechanical design of the products, that, as a manufacturing company, it's a huge area for improvements. I learnt a lot from each member of the team: how to establish business models, do a sales pitch, assemble structures, check electric motors, etc. But there are… read more
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I volunteered on the engineering and mechanical design of the products, that, as a manufacturing company, it's a huge area for improvements. I learnt a lot from each member of the team: how to establish business models, do a sales pitch, assemble structures, check electric motors, etc. But there are… read more
