PROJECT
Globalization has caused multiple changes in society, this has generated the need for the development of different human skills, including problem-solving ability, cooperative work, understanding about the personal role in society, and the understanding of different cultures. Therefore “La Universidad Católica Luis Amigo” (the Catholic University of Luis Amigó in English) located in Manizales present this project of international volunteering "Building Global Competences". Which have the objective to examine the local-national-international and intercultural problems of society, for their understanding and to encourage youth participation from different cultures, seeking collective well-being and sustainable development.
WORK
The activities that volunteer will be carrying out are:
- Perform a student forum to share and make a social, cultural, economic, and political diagnosis of their country of origin.
- Consolidate a working group to design the proposal for the "Global Citizen Workshop" through the participation of students.
- Carry out the "Global Citizen" Workshop with the support of the coordinating teacher and with the participation of students from the University of Manizales.
- Design of the Seedbed "Weaving Global Competences" which will be oriented to students in international mobility (incoming-outgoing), students in induction, and teachers.
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
Volunteers will stay in a hostel that will have all the facilities at their disposal namely, private bathroom, hot water, and internet. Food will be provided (it will be expected from the volunteer to help cooking).
LOCATION
Manizales is a city in the mountainous coffee region of western Colombia. It is known for its cultural events, steep streets and views of the nearby “Nevado del Ruiz” volcano. Of its cultural activity are the Manizales Fair, the Manizales International Theater Festival, being the most important theater city in the history of Colombia, and the Manizales Grita Rock Festival. The city is also one of the most important sites for bird watching in the country and has nearby sites where travelers can enjoy hot springs.
CLOSEST BUS STATION: “Los Cámbulos”.
CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Airport La Nubia (Manizales).
OTHER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: “El dorado”, Bogotá.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This project is for volunteers that are interested to develop skills that will allow them to be more efficient in a globalized society.
CAMP LANGUAGE: English (Spanish is appreciated but not mandatory!)
VEGETERIAN FOOD AVAILABLE: Yes
OPEN FOR FAMILIES: No
OPEN FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEERS: No
LEISURE TIME
Manizales is a city of steep slopes, its streets evoke the tranquility of a town where all its inhabitants are known but with the turmoil of a city in full transformation and with the dream of consolidating itself as a large city, is a magical tourist destination in Colombia, and its constant cultural activity is well recognized. To learn more about Manizales:
https://colombia.travel/es/manizales
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
implement 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:
https://colombia.travel/en/covid-19-information