Volunteer in the Colombian Coffee Axis
The experience
Join a volunteering experience in Salento, Colombia, and discover the magic of the Cocora Valley! This charming town in the heart of Colombia's coffee region is famous for its mountain landscapes, colorful architecture, and welcoming atmosphere.
Food is not included; the kitchen is exclusively for classes held at the hostel.
The tasks are for hostel maintenance (painting, gardening, etc).
We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely: Fernando and Pau
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Night Shift:
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
1 day off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Colombia
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Within the volunteering program you will have access to free cooking classes!
The tasks will be coordinated each day to ensure better organization.
We have one volunteer at a time and we appreciate quiet during guests' rest periods.
In addition, we will give you time in the first days of your volunteering to explore the place's attractions and so you can share your experiences with the guests.
Activities & Shift
Night reception shift could vary a little depending on the arrival of guests at night, help a bit with cleaning the bathrooms in the dormitories., one day a week you would have to do gardening during the day in exchange for the night shift.
We always guarantee the comfort of both parties.
Rules
Be a happy, kind person, and very willing to relate to the guests of our hostel; in the first days do the tours that exist in the region so as to guide the guests during their volunteering. In our hostel we only have one condition: to cook with firewood or charcoal, in an additional kitchen going down to the courtyard inside the hostel; the main kitchen is not in service for guests or volunteers.
Also be willing to move (change rooms).