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 connection our volunteers make with locals helps us to strengthen our relationship with their communities
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 spend time with locals 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 enjoyable 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 4 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 not-for-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.
