HIV/AIDS Orphanage Assistant

  Colombia

• Other Cities in Colombia: 
Medellin

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please contact us for details.

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Volunteers are needed to work with children between five and fifteen years old who have been orphaned by HIV & AIDS and/or are living with HIV/AIDS. In this placement, volunteers will be responsible for engaging children in various programs run by the orphanage, as well as assisting with day to day childcare activities.

Role of the Volunteer:
- Dress and feed children
- Tutor children in various academic subjects
- Assist staff in the nursery school
- Mentor children
- Run extracurricular programs for children

Highlights: In 1500, the first Europeans set foot on what is present day Colombia. Settlements grew, and in the later half of the sixteenth century, the inhabitants began to diversify; Indigenous communities and Spanish settlers were joined by African slaves in Cartagena. Today, telltale landmarks in Cartagena give testimony to this diverse cultural landscape. Colombia declared independence in 1819. Instability, lost territory, and civil wars riddled Colombia for much of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Present day Colombia is considerably safer than it was during its shaky past. Its cities are exceptionally vibrant, and Colombians are happy to be welcoming more foreigners than ever before.

Things to See and Do:
- Bogota - A vibrant and bustling capital city, the urban center of Colombia, home to over 8 million
- Medellin- "The City of Eternal Spring" that has a consistent spring-like climate year-round. It is Colombia's second largest city and capital of the state of Antioquia, home to over 2 million Paisas. Situated in a picturesque valley hugged on all sides by beautiful green mountains, it has a booming nightlife and cultural scenes.
- Colonial Villages - The villages are home to warm friendly people, and are where you can experience traditional Colombian lifestyles
- Cartagena- Described as South America's most beautiful colonial city
- Taganga and Santa Marta-Snorkel, tour islands, visit beaches, fish, and hike in the national park
- La Ciudad Perdida- A breathtaking five day jungle trek to the mystic ruins of a lost civilization
- The Coffee Zone - Trek through this amazing region and see where Colombia produces its world-renowned coffee
- The Amazon - Go on a rainforest excursions, do some river rafting, and visit indigenous communities

Qualifications:
- Adaptability and an open mind.

Cost in US$: Starting at 1,100 for 2 weeks.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Colombia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

The Humanity Exchange's Mission Statement: To provide exceptional international exchange experiences, that foster globally minded conscientious leaders and contribute to development in cooperation with local communities.

Year Founded: 2009