Volunteer

• We are a local NGO that works hand-in-hand with local communities

• We understand the local needs of the community; enabling us to best support and develop programs that help improve people's standards of living

• Every experience from our volunteers helps us to strengthen our relationship with the community

• We are located in the “Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta,” an environmentally unique and culturally sensitive and sacred place, with many wonderful hikes, waterfalls and farms nearby to explore

• The opportunity to share time with local people offers a cultural exchange that will help you to grow as a person

• We strive to make your experience exceptional, offering you a safe and secure volunteer experience in Colombia

Volunteers help out in one or all of the following areas:

• Animal Health & Well-being

• Sustainable Development

• Environmental Education

• Organizational Development & Evaluations

• Communications & Digital Media

• Language Instructor

DURATION

• Between 3 weeks to 1 year, depending on the program

DAILY TIME COMMITMENT

• Volunteers generally work 6 hours a day in either a morning or afternoon shift

• There are 2 free days per week for volunteers to enjoy the many activities in the area

• Work hours are flexible and often volunteers choose to work longer hours than the minimum commitment

HOUSING

We have a volunteer house that you can choose to stay in. Unfortunately, as we are a small organization, you have to cover your living and food costs. However, the longer you choose to stay, the more subsidized the costs for housing.

CONTRIBUTION

As a non-profit organization, Misión Gaia is funded in large part by volunteer fees. Your fee is actually a contribution that covers a wide variety of costs that are necessary to successfully run each volunteer program, from the preparation and training to housing and transportation. Together, your volunteer fees fund the foundation for a fully supported community development, service-learning experience.