Volunteer Programs in Colombia

Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Bogota, the capital of Colombia, are the most popular areas for volunteers. In the aforementioned locations, you may support community activities, child care, eldercare, healthcare, and teaching placements.

Where to Volunteer in Colombia

You might need to get a temporary visa at a Colombian embassy in your home country before departing, depending on your homeland and the duration of your volunteer program in Colombia.

International Visas: What You Need to Know

In addition to the richest coffee in the world, a huge variety of flowers, emeralds, and gold, Colombia is renowned for its excellent writers, powerful leaders, amazing athletes, exceptionally gifted musicians, and a lot more.

12 Things you Need to Know While in Colombia

Fully vaccinated travelers entering Colombia are not required to take a test. Individuals who have had at least one vaccine and have either a recent negative PCR test result or a recent negative antigen test result that is no older than 48 hours can enter.

6 Documents You Need to Travel During Covid

Latest Program Reviews

An unforgettable experience

June 10, 2025by: Brandi Brandi - CanadaProgram: Let's Go Volunteer - Children's Program in Colombia

10

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.

Wonderfull

June 10, 2025by: Rob Rob - AustraliaProgram: Let's Go Volunteer - Children's Program in Colombia

10

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!

An unforgettable experience

June 10, 2025by: Brandi Brandi - CanadaProgram: Let's Go Volunteer - Children's Program in Colombia

10

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.

Wonderfull

June 10, 2025by: Rob Rob - AustraliaProgram: Let's Go Volunteer - Children's Program in Colombia

10

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!