Disaster Relief Volunteering in Colombia

Volunteers in Colombia with International Volunteer HQ support a range of community and environmental projects in and around Medellín. Volunteers can choose between individual programs focused on teaching English, youth development and childcare, support for people with special needs, environmental conservation, women’s empowerment initiatives, or providing care and companionship to older community members. Activities can include mentoring children, assisting in classrooms, maintaining community gardens, supporting individuals with disabilities, and offering companionship to elderly residents. Many communities around Medellín face limited access to education, social exclusion, environmental pressures, and inequality. Volunteers help strengthen learning opportunities, promote inclusion, support sustainability, provide social support to older adults, and assist women through empowerment initiatives. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Programs run year-round for one to 24 weeks, with schedules of around four to seven hours per day. Accommodation is provided in hostels or homestays, and the program fee includes airport pick-up, meals, orientation, and 24/7 in-country support.

Gain real-world experience as a first responder through a hands-on internship or volunteer placement in Emergency Medical Services with Minga House Foundation. Train under the supervision of experienced paramedics and healthcare professionals while developing essential skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Expect to: ● Learn to assess patients, perform life-saving interventions, and stabilize various emergencies (trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, accidents) ● Practice CPR, airway management, wound care, splinting, medication administration, and proper use of equipment such as defibrillators and stretchers ● Build critical skills in teamwork, communication, and quick decision-making during real-life medical situations ● Strengthen your understanding of empathy, professionalism, and compassionate patient care in stressful situations ● Improve your Spanish communication skills by interacting with patients, families, and emergency teams in the field Get the clinical training, cultural immersion, and language practice you need to make a meaningful impact in emergency healthcare. Click “Inquire Here” to join the program!