Colombia Bilingue
Service Break in Eje Cafetero
Open: June 3rd to July 28
Thank you for your service to Colombia's youth!
Minga Teachers, part of Minga House Foundation (non profit organization), is committed to helping Colombia Bilingue participants experience beautiful Colombia in the most meaningful immersion roles possible at the lowest cost possible helping you further establish your cultural awareness and Spanish skills. Whether you are arriving to start you teaching adventure in Colombia, or you're in already in Colombia in-between teaching contracts, and you are wondering what to do during your school break before you start working again, we hope these service options can be an exciting option for you to consider.
Participate in one of our inexpensive & fun service programs part-time and use your weekends to visit attractions found in the beautiful Eje Cafetero! You can visit Salento & the Cocora Valley, take-in a traditional coffee tour, visit several beautiful hot springs in the region, hike up the paramo of the mystifying Nevado Ruiz, enjoy Parque del Cafe with new friends, go horse back riding in the explendor of the coffee landscape, explore beautiful urban Manizales & Pereira, and truly experience the unique cultural flavor, warm hospitality, and amazing Eje Cafetero.
Note: In order to participate you must have legal status throughout your stay either as a volunteer, tourist, resident, or citizen of Colombia.
Participate in one of our inexpensive & fun service programs part-time and use your weekends to visit attractions found in the beautiful Eje Cafetero! You can visit Salento & the Cocora Valley, take-in a traditional coffee tour, visit several beautiful hot springs in the region, hike up the paramo of the mystifying Nevado Ruiz, enjoy Parque del Cafe with new friends, go horse back riding in the explendor of the coffee landscape, explore beautiful urban Manizales & Pereira, and truly experience the unique cultural flavor, warm hospitality, and amazing Eje Cafetero.
Note: In order to participate you must have legal status throughout your stay either as a volunteer, tourist, resident, or citizen of Colombia.
EDUCATIONIngles en Veredas:
Spend 14 days as part of a Teacher Team in rural Colombia providing a summer camp experience to children, youth, and/or adults of rural Colombian Coffee Farmworker communities. You will have a lasting impact! Day 1 is orientation where your team will design a summer school experience based on your collective backgrounds. Without you, these rural children will not have a connection to the world or be part of Colombia Bilingue programs as other children from cities often are. Be the difference in their lives! You must have a 4-yr BS/BA degree; but formal teaching experience or conversational Spanish is not a requirement. MEN fellows and registered Minga Teachers automatically qualify for participation..
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SOCIAL WORKTrabajo Social:
Choose 1-2 service sites where you feel a connection to share, serve, learn, or teach! Total Spanish immersion into a well defined valuable role. Volunteer at least 24 hrs/wk and use days off to know the Coffee Region! Individual Service Options:
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HEALTHBrigadas de Salud:
Spend 14 days conducting a health campaign and running rural medical clinics in the coffee farmworking veredas in Caldas, Colombia. Experience the Colombian health system in rural communities. No medical experienced or Spanish required. Bilingual medical doctors will train you on how to take vitals and conduct patient intake interviews. You will participate in patient examinations and experience medical skills workshops conducted by bilingual Colombian medical doctors. During medical clinics you will operate a pharmacy and learn to dispense medications which are given free to the patients. (Download Itinerary)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do I find out more information? How do I reserve my spot?
Reach out to either Daniela or Stiven (see below) or LIVE CHAT on this website.
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How do I pay?
You may pay either via PayPal or Bancolombia deposit. Participation must be prepaid. See each listing above for specific costs.
How many people can participate?
We can facilitate participation for more than 100 fellows.
Where would I stay?
We have two facilities, plus extended hotel & homestay accomodations: Visit Minga House Foundation and Minga Retreat Center
What legal status must I have in order to participate with Minga House Foundation?
You must have legal status while you are serving with Minga House Foundation. Minga House Foundation is not able to sponsor you as a volunteer because we are not yet 5 years old. We were founded in 2014; only 4 years ago. You must be able to correct your legal status independently and produce proof that you are legal.
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Based on your nationality, inquire online what is the 'salvo conducto' requirement for you to either extend your courtesy visa or change back to tourist status. http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos
Apply for a 'salvo conducto' in order to change your legal immigration status. https://www.nomasfilas.gov.co/memoficha-tramite/-/tramite/T1011 |
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Take your TEFL online training while you participate in a Service Break! We have 20mb WiFi - Solid connection!
While not every employer requires a TEFL certification, having one increases your hireability & earning potential.
Take your TEFL online training while you participate in a Service Break! We have 20mb WiFi - Solid connection!