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Participants will contribute to the restoration of a retreat center for veterans and first-responders who need relief from Combat Trauma or Stress Fatigue (PTSD). The tasks you will do will depend on your skills & abilities, what may need to be done during your stay. Participants who contribute 24 hours per week can stay for 7 days free.
24 hours of help per week
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
In Dec 2013, Minga House Foundation was founded as a facilitator for short-term international volunteers in health careers to have safe & fun learning experiences in beautiful Colombia. Four successful years later in Dec 2017, Minga House Foundation has acquired an abandoned 1980's style mansion on a 25-acre coffee farm as a its second residential facility, but now focused to support of international Veterans and First-Responders who need relief from Combat Trauma or Stress Fatigue and who have the opportunity to serve long-term due to disability or retirement. Once fully renovated, it will be an oasis for relaxation, healing, recovery, and peace! Residents and visitors will experience a calm & beautiful setting as well as be able to experience life-coaching seminars, recreation & cultural activities, a healthy life style, and participation in established volunteering program.
Volunteers are expected to work 24 hours per week in exchange for a 7-day free stay. Volunteers agree with the site coordinator what heir duties and/or project will be then they are expected to be in autopilot or working as a team, as the project may dictate.
Minga House Foundation is founded by U.S. veterans and operated by local bilingual staff (Spanish-English). Residents of Minga House Retreat Center may also choose to participate in a Spanish immersion program.
During 2018, the project will remain in 'Renovation Phase' requiring much time & effort from resident and visiting volunteers in order to reach its full operational level. Professionals with the following skills are especially welcome to volunteer:
Electricians
Plumbers
Roofers
Painters
Cement & Tile
Wood Craftsmen
Gardeners & Landscapers & Eco-Farmers
Housekeepers
Chefs/Cooks
Healthcare Professionals (Doctors, nurses, massage & physical therapists, yoga instructors, nutritionists, counselors, etc.)
