Service Breaks for in-country Teachers!
in the beautiful Coffee Region of Colombia
"Where can I visit during SCHOOL BREAKS?"
Come visit Minga House Foundation!
SPECIAL DEAL during Xmas Break 2021 for Minga Teachers inside Colombia!
Free Lodging, just cover your own meals & transportation! Minimum day requirement waived; ARL insurance optional.
Free Lodging, just cover your own meals & transportation! Minimum day requirement waived; ARL insurance optional.
The Heart of the Coffee Region - Nearby Attractions
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Cost: 90,000 COP/day
Your program includes lodging & breakfast & dinner,
and transportation to & from volunteering service site.
Own private room with private bathroom may be available, hurry get yours!
14-Day Minimum Participation Required
RESERVE MY SPOT NOW!
50% Discount for Teachers working in Colombia via Minga House Foundation
SPECIAL DEAL during Xmas Break 2021 for Minga Teachers!
Free Lodging, just cover your own meals & transportation! Minimum day requirement waived; ARL insurance optional.
OFFICIAL VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIRES ARL INSURANCE
Official volunteering program requires Colombian ARL Liability insurance required by Law for Volunteering
(Cost: $14-29 USD per 30-day coverage depending on the health risk of your selected volunteer role)
Refund Policy: The first stay 14-day period is non refundable.
Your program includes lodging & breakfast & dinner,
and transportation to & from volunteering service site.
Own private room with private bathroom may be available, hurry get yours!
14-Day Minimum Participation Required
RESERVE MY SPOT NOW!
50% Discount for Teachers working in Colombia via Minga House Foundation
SPECIAL DEAL during Xmas Break 2021 for Minga Teachers!
Free Lodging, just cover your own meals & transportation! Minimum day requirement waived; ARL insurance optional.
OFFICIAL VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIRES ARL INSURANCE
Official volunteering program requires Colombian ARL Liability insurance required by Law for Volunteering
(Cost: $14-29 USD per 30-day coverage depending on the health risk of your selected volunteer role)
Refund Policy: The first stay 14-day period is non refundable.
Service Breaks are a FUN & SAFE & AFFORDABLE
- Volunteering Options: Spanish immersion in a meaningful valuable role within the community serving in areas of education, social work and/or health fields.
- Recreation & Cultural Tour guides and self-guided plans available to all the regional and local attractions. Chinchina is the heart of the beautiful Coffee Region! Visit the Salento Cocora Valley to ride horses along giant palm trees, enjoy natural hot springs, coffee tours, visit beautiful cities of Manizales & Pereira, jeep-ride the glorious coffee landscapes, go to the Parque de Cafe Amusement Park for an adrenaline rush! See Top 10 list above!
- Staff support: Full-time Colombian & American Minga House bilingual professionals are available to you 24/7 for support.
- Minga House facility amenities: Historic 1980's mansion at coffee farm within city limits, comfortable quality beds, hot showers, 20mb WiFi, full kitchen access & in-house chef option, hammocks, minga lounge, laundry service, housekeeping, and a great pool. And wow the views from our coffee far at city limits is awesome!
- Volunteering OPTIONS: Most only available for official & insured volunteers with a minimum 14-day stay.
- Emergency Medicine - Train & ride along with professional paramedics - 12-hr shifts for 4 days per week
- Childcare for Children of Sex Workers - Assist in areas of childcare, education, health & wellbeing, recreation & leisure, housekeeping/maintenance, meal preparation & nutrition.
- Youth Home for Girls - Assist in areas of education, mentorship, physical fitness, counseling.
- Homeless Shelter for the Elderly - Assist in areas of health & wellbeing, recreation & leisure, housekeeping/maintenance, meal preparation & nutrition.
- Dog Haven & Veterinarian Assistant - Animal healthcare, animal shelter management.
- Lake Habitat for Migratory Birds - Environmental science, habitat reconstruction, bird watching, recreation & leisure
- Teacher - Assist Teach or Teach in any subject and grade(s) of your choice; part-time or full-time.
- Sports & Fitness - Assist Coach or Coach in any sports/games and age groups of our choice, part-time or full-time.
- Visual Arts - Assist or Lead in community arts projects of murals, workshops, etc Share your skills & teach others.
- Special Needs Community - Assist professional staff in caring for individuals with special needs in our communities.
- Community Health - Participate in providing healthcare at free medical clinics for refugees & homeless, support rural medical clinics, and shadow professional nurses & doctors at hospital(s). Must be experienced healthcare professional.
- Community Beautification & Renovations - Participate in group projects or perform individual projects to renovate or beautify a community or nonprofit organization's physical spaces.
What do you do with your time off? On you time off you can enjoy the Coffee Region! You can visit legendary Salento & the Cocora Valley, enjoy a traditional coffee tour in Hacienda Guayabal, visit the Natural Hot Spings of Santa Rosa, hike up the paramo of the mystifying Nevado Ruiz, enjoy Parque del Cafe, go horse back riding or take-in a jeep ride in the explendor of the coffee landscape, explore beautiful urban Manizales & Pereira, catch a professional soccer match, and truly experience the unique cultural flavor, warm hospitality, and amazing Eje Cafetero. Regional Attractions
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Note: In order to participate in a Minga Service Break you must have legal status throughout your stay.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do I find out more information? How do I reserve my spot?
How do I pay?
You may pay either via PayPal or Bancolombia deposit. Participation must be prepaid. See each listing above for costs.
How many people can participate?
We can facilitate participation for more than 100 participants.
Where would I stay?
We have three options, Minga House Foundation, hotel & homestay.
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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