Volunteer

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AS A 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

Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to work on a variety of projects while also getting to know a magical part of the Sierra Nevada. Days and tasks are never dull; each week brings new projects and oftentimes some surprises. As volunteers stay with us on a shorter term basis, they help out here and there in all of our projects. Tasks often range from week to week.

TESTIMONIALS

Read what some of our past volunteers have to say about their experience with Misión Gaia.

DETAILS

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


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.

To apply or get more information, contact us!