Cultural Exchange Through Volunteering in Italy/Colombia

by Sendas

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$245Program Costs

5.0 / 5Overall Rating

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2023Year established

$245Program Costs

5.0 / 5Overall Rating

1Review

2023Year established

Program Overview

Based in Colombia and Italy, our mission is to connect people from all around the world through volunteering (organizing free activities for children and the elderly, providing food to people in need). You'll get to know new ways of living, and the experience includes tours around the country.

Get to know new people and cultures, contribute to creating a more open-minded world by traveling! Right now, we're active in Colombia (Marinilla, Rionegro, and the surrounding towns) and Italy (Milan). It's a life-changing experience and you'll get to know new ways of living because it includes tours around the country.

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Program Highlights

Get tours around the country where you'll be staying

Make a meaningful change by teaching what you know to children and organise activities for them together with our team

Make a meaningful change by making the elderly feel seen in activities made for them

Form connections and friendships with people from all around the world

Learn a new language (Italian or Spanish)

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

All Program Activity Costs

Wifi Costs

Travel Insurance

Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Group Meals

Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Required Equipment

Guide / Chaperone

On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Pre-Departure Orientation

In-Country Orientation

Training

Laundry

Use of Gym

Language Lessons

Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Exclusions

Visa Fees

International Airfare

Domestic Airfare

Quick Details

Location

Milan, ItalyRionegro, Colombia

Starts At$245 for 1 week

Availability

Year(s) Offered:Year Round

Duration:

1-2 Weeks
2-4 Weeks
3-6 Months
5-8 Weeks
9-12 Weeks
Alternative Spring Break
Summer
Winter

Age Requirement14+

Types & Subjects

Causes:

Childcare & Children
Community Centers
Community Development
Culture
Education
English Teaching
Environment
Gender Issues
Human Rights
Recreation
Social Work
Sports
Teaching
Tourism
Women
Youth
Youth Development

GuidelinesAll Nationalities

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Updated Jun 24, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

Milan, Italy
Rionegro, Colombia

Available Terms / Availability

Years Offered
Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

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

Education Levels & Language

Language
Italian
Spanish
English
Education
University Freshman (1st Year)
University Sophomore (2nd Year)
University Junior (3rd Year)
University Senior (4th Year)
University 5th Year or More
High School Freshman (1st Year)
High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
High School Junior (3rd Year)
High School Senior (4th Year)
High School 5th Year or More
No schooling completed
Some high school, no diploma
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Some college credit, no degree
Trade/technical/vocational training
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Professional degree
Doctorate degree

Accommodation Options

Dormitory
Group living
Guest House
Home-stays
Other

Application Procedures

Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

14+

Duration

1-2 Weeks
2-4 Weeks
3-6 Months
5-8 Weeks
9-12 Weeks
Alternative Spring Break
Summer
Winter

Starts At

1 week: $245
2 weeks: $490
1 month: $1,000

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Diana BorroLithuania · June 2026

Awesome cultural integration!

I stayed with a family in Marinilla, eating local food and learning the local language. We went to schools in the countryside to teach children English and other subjects, spent time with older people and visited Medellin, Guatape, La Piedra de El Penol and more!

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How can I contact you?

You're very welcome to DM us on our Instagram account or reach us out by clicking on the Inquire Here button. We will then have an online call to get to know each other, answer your questions and understand what you're looking for in this experience. You can also visit us in San Siro, Milan (Italy) or Marinilla (Colombia) if you live nearby, or write to us for more details.

What is the program about?

Intercultural exchange. In a time that sometimes promotes division and fear, connection among people around the world is crucial. It's hard to hate a place you've visited and loved, with people with whom you've formed strong connections and friendships. We promote this through volunteering and offering a full immersion in the country you'll choose to visit.

How do we offer a full cultural immersion?

You will have a main home and then stay with different families over the weekends or for some of the week-days. You will go on tours of the country you choose to visit (for example you'll be shown Rome, Florence, Venice etc. if you come to Milan and Medellín, Guatapé, Alejandría, contact with the indigenous communities etc. if you come to Colombia), depending on how long you'll be staying.

Is Colombia like in Narcos?

No. The place where you'll be staying if you choose to come to Colombia has been peaceful for over 20 years.

How will my days look like?

On average, you'll have 6 hours or less of volunteering per day, Monday through Friday, with activities with kids and the elderly, and, in Milan, cleaning the surrounding areas. The rest of the time is free, and you're welcome to spend it with the community there or go around the city. Included in the experience are tours around the country. The loggings in Milan have a gym that you can attend any time. In Colombia it's external, but very cheap.