Place
YMCA Colombia, 7-51 Of: 401, Calle 33, UPZs, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, , Colombia
Type
Living with Host Family Private Room / Education
About this listing
Empower Young People with the world’s oldest and largest youth-focused movements in the world. Founded 1844, the YMCA operates in 120 countries around the world and has been in Colombia for 56 years.
The YMCA Colombia invites you to become an ambassador of your country, volunteer and empower Colombian children and teens, express your creativity towards the development of new teaching methods, Gain TEFL Experience, and get involved with Colombian culture!
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The role/expectations What does the work schedule look like? Please give as much detail as possible
Do you want to travel and volunteer in Colombia in 2023? YMCA Colombia makes it possible!
The YMCA Colombia invites you to become a Cultural Agent, an ambassador of your country, an international volunteer empowering Colombian children and teens, expressing your creativity towards the development of new teaching methods and getting involved with Colombian culture!The YMCA Colombia will support the Cultural Agents with:
- Monthly Stipend
- Certificate of completion signed by the YMCA Colombia
- Free Spanish Classes with partner University
- On-site support from YMCA Staff including pre-departure and visa guidance
- Orientation, trainings
The requisites to become a Cultural Agent are:
- Nationality: Countries where Spanish is not the first language
- Native English Speakers or C1 level
- Age: 21 years old or older
- Academic Level: Graduate from a higher education institution (technical school, college or university) is preferred
- Experience of working with children/youth, teaching, and volunteering is a great plus!
- Clear health and police background check
Program Dates and Availability - IN-PERSON:
Expected start date: mid-July 2023 This is a 5 months programWhat to expect
Placement as a Cultural Agent, teaching English and leading YMCA activities.- Placement as a Cultural Agent at a local Colombian School or University in Bogotá D.C. (limited placements available in nearby towns)
- Cultural Agents are not the main teachers, you’ll be working alongside local teachers
- 30 hours/week leading activities in English in Colombian Schools
- 10 hours/week leading activities in YMCA programs
- Age groups vary: 5 – 17 and university students (young adults)
What are the Benefits of Volunteering with you? What will you learn?
The YMCA Colombia will support the Cultural Agents with: Monthly Stipend for accommodation, food and transport expenses Certificate of completion signed by the YMCA Colombia Free Spanish Classes with partner University On-site support from YMCA Staff including pre-departure and visa guidance Orientation, trainingsActivities in other areas of the YMCA
- Become part of the YMCA movement by getting engaged in other activities of the community outreach programs and the YMCA Colombia office in Bogota.
- 10 hours/week leading activities in YMCA programs.
- Opportunity to travel and volunteer in different parts of the country on weekends and holidays
- Work side by side with a community of Colombians and international volunteers
Trainings, certificates, follow up and support from the YMCA team
- Pre-departure, documentation and visa guidance
- Airport pick-up, Orientation, and support to find housing options
- YMCA training on Experiential and Integrated education among other topics (includes certificate)
- Gain experience with seasonal participation in the YMCA Colombia Programs such as: YCAMP YTAC, English Immersion Programs, Camp Sessions and others
- On-site support from YMCA Staff during the entire program
- Monthly Stipend
If you Charge Volunteers, please give us the complete break down of any cost involved
How much does it cost?
Program Fee: $250-450 V-Visa: $222 1st month living expenses in Colombia and Colombian ID: $500 International health insurance: $250-600 depending on the length of the program and age of participant. The YMCA Colombia is a non-profit organization and relies on program fees to provide participants with placement assistance, orientation, guidance through visa and pre-departure, and arrival process Note: Air Tickets or visa fees are not included. For 5 months long programmes, the programm fee is $250. For 10 months long programmes, it is $450. The costs mentioned above do not include international and/or national flights. Participants must pay for both way flights. You will be expected to leave the country before your visa expires.Details
- ID : 6580
- Type: Living with Host Family Private Room / Education
- How many hours of work per day/week: 40 hours per week total: 30h in school placements & 10 hours in volunteering at the YMCA
- Type of weather : Hot, Cold, Rainy, Bogota has it all!
- Languages spoken: English and Spanish are spoken at YMCA Colombia
- Are you able to host volunteers / interns with physical impairments such as mobility limitations (e.g. in a wheelchair), blindness, or deafness?: No
- Do You Charge Volunteers? : Yes
Features
What does the organization offer?
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Vegetarian Meals Provided -
Visa Support
What Should Volunteer bring and what are they responsible for ?
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Sun tan lotion -
Sweater
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Terms & rules
- Smoking allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: No
- Children allowed: No
- Additional rules information
- For more info, see: https://ymcacolombia.org/travel-teach-and-volunteer/
Availability
- The minimum stay is 5 months minimum nights
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