Colombia
Medellín and coastal placements with an education focus.
Ways to get involved in Colombia
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Colombia
Colombia has become one of the more interesting destinations for alumni with a social-services background. Medellín's transformation is a live case study in community development, and placements there run through education, women's programs, and youth work in neighborhoods that were the center of that change. It's a good place to see urban policy in practice rather than in a textbook. Spanish is the working language, costs are moderate, and stays can run from a week to several months. If you're thinking about graduate work in public policy or social work, this is a destination worth writing about later.
- Community development in Medellín
- Women's education and youth programs
- Useful experience for policy and social work paths
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Colombia
These are our partners' published fees for Colombia, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Colombia
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Medellín · International Volunteer HQfrom $709 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $380 | $709 | $101 |
| 2 weeks | $642 | $971 | $69 |
| 3 weeks | $887 | $1,216 | $58 |
| 4 weeks | $1,126 | $1,455 | $52 |
| 5 weeks | $1,365 | $1,694 | $48 |
| 6 weeks | $1,604 | $1,933 | $46 |
| 8 weeks | $2,038 | $2,367 | $42 |
| 10 weeks | $2,472 | $2,801 | $40 |
| 12 weeks | $2,906 | $3,235 | $39 |
| 16 weeks | $3,686 | $4,015 | $36 |
| 20 weeks | $4,466 | $4,795 | $34 |
| 24 weeks | $5,158 | $5,487 | $33 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Breakfast
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on language lessons
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Transport to and from your placement each day
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Colombia numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Colombia
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Colombia?
- Yes. Placements in Colombia run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Colombia?
- 1-24 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Colombia?
- We list 6 placements in Colombia, spanning Community Development, Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation, Healthcare & Public Health.
Get the details for Colombia
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Colombia, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.