PROJECT
This project is coordinated by the University of “San Buenaventura Cali” in collaboration with the “San Francisco de Asís” community development center whose mission is "To contribute to the transformation and well-being of the Cali community, located in the Siloé neighborhood, developing more than 44 years ago community programs and projects, integrating official and private institutions and interacting in a responsible and committed manner with the improvement of the socio-cultural, economic and educational realities of the community”. In this center, there are activities for both infants and people of all ages who are part of the community and seek to make optimal use of their free time to learn in different personal areas.
WORK
Volunteers participating in this program will carry out the following activities:
- Characterization of the population, to identify the interest and abilities of the locals.
- Design educational and interactive activities to strengthen skills according to the age of the population.
- Develop artistic activities that help explore the skills of the community.
- Participation in sports activities that seek to strengthen values such as camaraderie, respect, and healthy coexistence.
- Use of the cooking activity to achieve cooperative work and sharing about different cultures with the local community.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
By participating in this project, you will acquire the global skills of Adaptability, Global Awareness, Strategic Thinking and Collaborative Planning, after the participation in the project volunteers will receive an official letter certifying these skills.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation will be at a hostel, that will have all the facilities at their disposal namely, private bathroom, hot water, and internet. As well the food will be provided.
LOCATION
“Valle del Cauca” is a state of southwest Colombia. It has beaches along its coast in the Pacific Ocean, while in the interior is the Andes Mountain range.
The capital city “Santiago de Cali” is recognized for being a city where Latin rhythms such as salsa are found throughout the culture, it has several tourist attractions in historical, cultural, and natural themes.
WHERE TO ARRIVE
CLOSEST BUS STATION: “Terminal de Cali”.
CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: “Alfonso Bonilla Aragon” International Airport in the city of Cali.
OTHER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: “El dorado” airport in Bogotá.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This workcamp is for volunteers who enjoy meeting new people and participating in various dynamic activities.
CAMP LANGUAGE: English (Spanish is appreciated but not mandatory!)
VEGETARIAN FOOD AVAILABLE: Yes
OPEN FOR FAMILIES: No
OPEN FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEERS: No
LEISURE TIME
The city of Cali has various monuments and historic buildings from the colonial era of the city. Among the most outstanding
are the church "Ermita" or the statue "Cristo Rey". There is a wide variety of museums that are also found in the city such
as the “Museo La Tertulia”, the “Museo del Oro Calima” and the “Museo Arqueologico La Merced” being among the most
popular.
In the same way, the culinary factor of the place is one of its main attractions along with the music that is present in the
streets of this city.
To learn more about the city of Cali visit the following website:
https://colombia.travel/es/cali
PARTICIPATION FEE
There is no participation fee for this project.
IMPORTANT: Due to the situation that still exists on COVID-19 we would like to remind you of the security measures that
will be taken during the workcamp.
- All participants must have their vaccine against the COVID-19 virus.
- Each volunteer will have their face mask (that each one will bring to the camp) which will be used in the areas indicated
by the health protocols, that is for example at a public space.
- The healthy distance will be practiced respecting in public places and only excepting people from the work team.
-And volunteer will pay attention and respect the additional instructions that the coordinator of the workcamp have
implemented regarding preventive protocols against COVID-19.
Please remember that these measures are as much to protect others as they are to protect us.
We invite volunteers to review in the same way the travel requirements to go to Colombia on the following website: