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Let's Go Volunteer - Children's Program in Colombia

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Colombia
$100-300Program Costs
5.0 / 5Student rating
3Reviews
1Program
2003Year established

Program Overview

We need your help! Join Let’s Go Volunteer in the beautiful community of Ibagué, Colombia. We are a small organization, with almost everyone on our staff a volunteer. We count on these passionate individuals to continue supporting the less fortunate, as we can't afford to hire and pay many staff members. Despite few resources, we are already making a positive difference and we strive to continue doing so. Our Children's Program was created to provide educational, nutritional, and emotional support and leadership skills to young children from marginalized neighborhoods in Ibagué, Colombia. Most—if not all—come from homes with only one woman as a provider and do not have the time or resources to care for them adequately. Thus, we address this pressing issue by helping care for more than 80 local children at our two centers, impacting their lives significantly. Our Children's Program aims to find support from kind-hearted people worldwide who want to join this noble cause. Volunteers primarily listen to, care for, play with, and give love to underprivileged kids.

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Program Highlights

Plan and implement educational activities for the children.
Help children with their homework.
Support our local staff with daily activities, including meal preparation and serving the children.
Play with the children and accompany them in outdoor activities.
Spend your free time exploring Ibagué or going on day trips to neighboring places, such as Rovira, Cajamarca, and Anzoategui.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Wifi Costs
Laundry

Quick Details

Location
Ibague, Colombia
Starts At$100-300
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
GuidelinesAll Nationalities
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Updated May 20, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ibague, Colombia

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 7-12 Months, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: Spanish
  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 7-12 Months, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks

Starts At

$100-300

Program Reviews

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Volunteer Placement
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Living Situation
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Community Engagement
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Program Administration
4.7
Health & Safety
4.7
Day to Day Life
4.7

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Brandi BrandiCanada · June 2025

An unforgettable experience

What I was met with blew away any expectations that I may have had going into this. Never in my life have I ever felt so welcome, so loved. Everyday was a pleasure. The love they have for each other, and concern, surpasses that of anything I have seen before. There was not an evident existence of loneliness in that place, nor were the people separated by isolation as in much of the western world, for it had been replaced with love, hope, and faith in the future. I was beyond excited that I would be able to live with Colombian family during my stay. The Colombian family that I had became my own. At the end of my stay I had a whole new set of brothers and parents that I care for deeply. As I left Ibagué, my family and dear friends that I had made here, I also left my heart with them. One day I will return to see them again.

Rob RobAustralia · June 2025

Wonderfull

I wanted to give something back after my amazing trip around South America. The staff made everything so easy and I felt so welcome right from the first day. My lack of spanish or teaching experience didn't matter at all. The children were so keen to learn and I really felt I was making a difference in their lives. I only came for six weeks and I ended up staying 6 months!

Anne HeleneFrance · June 2025

A Great Experience!!

My volunteer experience with lets Go Volunteer and my stay in Colombia was a great experience. The different programs the organization has, are important for the people that live here, and for the social development of the country. Working with the kids is something nice and rewarding. Here I lived, learned and shared impressive moments. Colombia's colors, scents, sounds and their people would stay with me, I truly recommend this experience

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