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IVHQ Childcare & Youth Support in Medellín, Colombia

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Volunteers on the Childcare and Youth Support program in Medellín work with local organizations supporting children and teens who have experienced mistreatment, malnutrition, or mental or physical abuse. You help create a safe, positive space where young people can learn and grow. Tasks include assisting with recreational and learning activities, caring for children, helping with homework, suppor...

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Program Highlights

Duration from 1 to 24 weeks.

Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation (homestay or hostel), meals and 24/7 in-country support.

Volunteer up to 4 hours per day working with children and youth in Medellín.

Opportunity to support children who have experienced hardship in Colombia, helping provide a safe space, educational support and personal development while immersing yourself in local culture.

Programs start every first and third Tuesday of the month.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Medellin, Colombia
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Guidelines:
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • American
  • European
  • South African
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Awards

2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad ProgramNotable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022Zero CarbonNotable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

2

IVHQ Bogotá, sin dudas, se convirtió en mi hogar en dos semanas.

February 24, 2019by: María Fe Giménez - Paraguay

Program: IVHQ Childcare & Youth Support in Medellín, Colombia

10

Hay muchas cosas que puedo decir acerca de mi experiencia en Bogotá, pero lo primero que se me viene a la mente cuando me comenzaron a preguntar acerca de la experiencia que pasé, es la gente. Desde el primer momento me sentí en mi hogar (lejos de mi hogar) las Coordinadoras, los demás voluntarios, la gente/niños con los que trabajabamos en los proyectos. Cada uno de ellos te abre su corazón, y siempre están ahí, con una sonrisa, esperando a ayudar, a conversar, a estar presente. Emerging Voices - Colombia es una organización INCREIBLE, con un equipo humano que sobrepasa todo lo bueno de esta vida. Sin lugar a dudas, no sólo Bogotá, con mil lugares, sitios, cultura, y actividades que ofrecer, pero así mismo la gente con la que compartí mis dos semanas, hicieron que deje una parte muy grande mi corazón - al cual volveré lo más pronto que pueda para seguir en este proyecto personal que es servir a los demás! A todos aquellos que estén pensando ir: vayan. De verdad, desde el segundo en que ponen pie en suelo Bogotano, van a sentir la magia de la gente, la voluntad de servicio en los proyectos, y la sensación de cómo crece su corazón! Y como ellos mismos dicen: el riesgo es que te quieras quedar.

Bogota: why you should go...

September 17, 2018by: Jacqueline Dohrmann - Australia

Program: IVHQ Childcare & Youth Support in Medellín, Colombia

10

I have been through IVHQ to Bogota on the Childcare Project - once over December 2017/2018 for one month, then enrolled for the 24 week program, that's how much I loved it!! I think that really speaks for itself!! I was involved in the Childcare Project, working with troubled youths, which was one of the most rewarding experiences. It has now made me go down a new career path, that I am back home. Now to Bogota... the culture, the food, the dancing, the people... I felt so safe and really at home. The coordinators really helped with this, they are so, so supportive. The house is in an awesome location - with supermarket, ATM, coffee, park - everything really at your doorstep. I love Colombia. It is seriously one of the most amazing countries I have EVER seen. I was lucky enough to get to see some amazing parts of the country with other volunteers, as we had time off over the weekends - which we took advantage of. I can't wait to go back and experience it all over again!! Thank you to IVHQ for making this all possible. Jac - Australia.

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewOctober 07, 2018

Hey Jac, Thanks for the lovely, descriptive review and for being an incredibly dedicated volunteer. We are so glad that you returned to the Bogota Program for an additional 6 months! Charlotte - IVHQ Program Manager.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Medellin, Colombia

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Volunteers on the Childcare and Youth Support program in Medellín work with local organizations supporting children and teens who have experienced mistreatment, malnutrition, or mental or physical abuse. You help create a safe, positive space where young people can learn and grow. Tasks include assisting with recreational and learning activities, caring for children, helping with homework, supporting mealtimes, and doing light cleaning. Volunteers staying longer may plan and run workshops such as English, math, science, sports, dance, music, or arts and crafts two to three times a week once settled in. Your support helps children build confidence and life skills while enabling local teams to continue their vital work. Volunteers also provide encouragement and positive role models. Volun...

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