Join our young and growing social team in Medellín, Colombia

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  Description

  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!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Hospitality/Tourism
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  Interests

  

  Blogging

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Photography

  

  Charity work

  

  Self development

  

  Culture

  

  Events & social

  

  Technology

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Videography
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  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

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  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

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  You’ll be staying in a cozy, clean apartment 1km away from the office in El Poblado, Medellín shared with one roommate. The apartment is about 125 square meters, with everything you need to feel at home:
  
  - Fully equipped kitchen
  - Clean bathroom
  - Washing machine & dryer
  - Shared balcony with a great view of the city
  - And there’s an avocado tree, lime tree, and banana tree in the backyard - feel free to pick the fruits ;)
  
  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.
  
  We provide 3 meals daily.
  Lunch is shared with us at the office or at local spot near the office and for breakfast and dinner, we supply the ingredients for you to cook for yourself at home!

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  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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  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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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