Hostel Calima, Colombia

4.5
(3 reviews)3

Volunteer at Lago Calima

Connect with nature
2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
A traveler recommended this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Media
Maintain and update social media channels.
Photography
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for committed, responsible people with an interest in caring for the environment to join as volunteers at Lago Calima. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to environmental preservation while enjoying one of the region's most emblematic destinations. Main responsibilities: - Support in cleaning and conservation activities in the area. - Promote good environmental practices among visitors and the community

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Fluent Spanish
  • Between 21 and 55 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Colombia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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3 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Practicing Spanish
yael

Argentina

5

My experience was very good .. mango kitchen is very tasty and there is a very good atmosphere 👌 .. thank you very much

4 months ago

Candela

Argentina

5

Excellent experience!! We were the first volunteers and we felt super comfortable. The tasks and hours agreed upon were respected; schedules can vary, but the idea is to be flexible and willing to help since the hosts provide a lot of flexibility and always strive to create a good atmosphere and that you can enjoy the lake and nature in your free time.
Mango cooks very tasty dishes, so we had the chance to try typical dishes prepared by him! No doubt we would return

4 months ago

Danny

Colombia

3

The experience was very different from what was published.

About 95% of the tasks were operational and physical, when the profile was focused on content creation and social media. There was never clarity about duties, schedules, or planning, despite requesting it before arrival.

I also think they should improve communication, leadership, and the treatment of volunteers.

I would recommend this volunteering program only for those who are seeking operational tasks, not for those who expect to perform the announced duties.

Worldpackers had to intervene to register my departure.

4 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by lak

Response Rate
This host usually answers to 40% of the messages
Response Time
This host usually writes back in Less than a day
1 published videos
This host has 1 published videos showing a little bit about their place

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