Colombia has a diverse culture, a product of African, European and Native Indian influences and heritage. Find out more about these descendants through the many carnivals, festivals, and fairs celebrated throughout the year.
Eighty-seven indigenous ethnic groups inhabit the country, one of which being the Muisca Indians. These highland farmers were excellent goldsmiths and potters who left their legacy in the myth of El Dorado.
Explore the Historic City of Santa Cruz de Mompox on the river banks of Magdalena. Most of the city functions in the same ways it originally did in the early 17th century. Mompox played a key role, not only in the colonization of Colombia but, of most Northern South America.
United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the community to ensure your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.
Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Colombia. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Colombia and will ensure that you arrive safely. Volunteers should arrive on Monday to Friday before 11 pm.
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We want you to succeed. That means having in place the support our volunteers need. We don’t just drop you in country and hope for the best. We provide training before you leave … language exposure … 24/7 in-country support … support for your host family … accommodations, meals and airport transportation … activities and excursions. The whole idea is to make the experience successful and productive for you and the host community, and we have found that these things are crucial. Remember that we are a non-profit, mission-driven organization – we wouldn’t spend money on something that wasn’t important.
*Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is due at the time of your enrollment to lock in your spot in our program. After your confirmation in a program, you can choose to pay the Quest Fee all at once or in installments. The total Quest Fee is due 4 weeks before your departure date.
United Planet is an international non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect people who want to make a difference in communities across the world through overseas volunteer travel programs, global virtual internships & volunteering, and project-based virtual exchange programs. With opportunities in more than 40 countries, you will learn, teach, work, engage and immerse yourself in a culture outside your comfort zone. For many, volunteering abroad is the most fulfilling experience of their lives!
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