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Travel with a Purpose!
Travel with a Purpose - Spanish Immersion Volunteering Options
Enjoy the heart of the beautiful Colombian coffee region with year-round Spring-like weather, while you Serve & Learn!
Minga House Foundation, Carrera 9 # 11-34, Chinchina, Caldas Colombia 176020
ONLINE APPLICATION
EMERGENCY MEDICINE - EMT/PARAMEDICS
Fire Department - Ambulance Services
Got Questions?  Volunteer@MIngaHouse.org
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Spots:  2 at a time - Reserve your spot now!
Service Term:  30 days minimum required stay - (4) 12-hr. shifts/wk

Spanish Skills:    Intermediate (if beginner, a translator may be hired)
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Experience Required:  First Aid Certified, CPR Certified, plus prior experience at least in one of the following professional roles: EMT, CNA, firefighting, corpsman or combat medic, paramedic, nurse, medical doctor or other health profession.  These requirements may be waived for nursing & pre-med college students upon interview.

Opportunity to train and share with Colombian first responders in the fields of medicine, and firefighting will offer an unforgettable and valuable experience for anyone interested in health professions.

While participating, you may visit our new  Veterans & First-Responders Retreat Center as well as volunteer with other local & regional health-related organizations such as retirement homes, youth shelter, childcare center for children of sex workers, public school physical education, community club sports, and dog haven.​  Most likely you will work a 4-day work week, and have 3-day weekends so you can explore other volunteering activities, plus see the gorgeous coffee region; there is much beauty & fun to experience!  The community will embrace you in a total immersion experience!

​To request more information, send your CV/Resume to:  Volunteer@MingaHouse.org
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EMS AMBULANCE - TESTIMONIALS

Francisco Bermudez, Puerto Rico
Medical Student
"I had the opportunity to volunteer with Chinchina Paramedics. As an aspiring physician I love a challenge and I love to learn new things. Boy was I not disappointed.  Talk about an adrenaline rush when you hear the sirens and you have to go attend a medical emergency. It was a complete thrill. I highly recommend participating with the first responders. They are fantastic & great teachers and lots of fun!"

Maya Loventhal, California, United States
Spanish B.A., next stop is Medical School!
"I recently had the opportunity to travel down to Colombia to observe ad ride along in the ambulance which was AMAZING!  I feel like I learned a lot and got the opportunity to see the behind the scenes of medicine that I really wouldn't have had the opportunity to see at home. I also got to participate in Search and Rescue training.  I would recommend that you do night shifts so you could see what it's like to wake up at 3.a.m..for a medical emergency. This experience is going to be very useful when I go to medical school. I am very grateful for this experience!"

Alexandra Portlock, England
Professional Trainer, Health Education, M.A.
"I am from England,  where I work as a personal trainer and health specialist. So my experience in the fire station gave me a good view of the healthcare system in Colombia.  The firemen and paramedics in Chinchina are very professional. Committed and organised, they provide the adequate attention to each patient. I learnt a lot, as the team are always happy to share their explain the how and why of each decision taken. Not only I got to watch interventions, but also I got to try out one of their practice exercises! For sure I recommend the experience."

ONLINE APPLICATION
​How does it work?
Program Cost:  $20/day (USD) - Housing included at Minga House!

Refund Policy:
There is no refund for the first 30 days of programming. 
Why?  Because much unrecoverable staff time & effort is invested prior to your arrival to plan your programming. 
 

  • Step 1: First, verify availability for your chosen primary volunteer or internship role during your estimated desired travel dates.  ​Submit your resume (CV) and request a WhatsApp interview by the Volunteer Advisor to evaluate your Spanish conversational skills.  Your complete profile will be then presented to your chosen worksite for pre-approval. 
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          Read the "additional expenses" section below before committing to volunteer with Minga House Foundation.

  • Step 2: Then, Book your flight, then provide us a copy of your flight e-confirmation so we know 100% that you are coming. 
          ​As mandated by law, a background check is conducted of all program participants.  
          Your arrival and departure will be reported to the the Department of Immigration of Colombia via the
                                                            Sistema de Informacion de Registro de Extranjeros (SIRE).​ 

  • Step 3: Lastly, launch your program by reserving your spot! 
          Your program in full is activated by paying $20/day.  Payment is required before our sets your program in motion.                                                            
Additional Expenses - USD
  • Housing: $0/day - because it is already included at no additional cost at Minga House in a shared room with bunk beds..  
  • Food:  $5-15/day regardless if you eat out daily or prepare your own food in our shared kitchen, depending on your diet.
  • Airport Pick-up & Drop-Off:  $40-42 paid directly to the taxi. (we connect you to approved drivers) 45 min ride to Chinchina.
  • Worksite Transportation:  $0-5/day round trip via either  taxi or public bus; but most sites are within walking distance.  
  • Accidental Insurance: $4-12/mo paid by Minga House Foundation; cost veries based on volunteer/internship roles (Required).
  • Medical Insurance: Not required, but highly recommended while traveling abroad.  MHF is not responsible for your care.
  • Optional - Recreational & Cultural Excursions vary from Free to $100 USD each, most are inexpensive! See Self-Guided Tours
  • Optional - Personal Interpreter or Aide: $10-30/day - see college students avilable for contract at bottom of Team page
Volunteering & Internships Catalogue
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Minga House Foundation's facilities are 100% NON-SMOKING and 100% NO ILLEGAL DRUGS
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We love the concept of Minga House Foundation!  
Travel with a purpose! Colombia's Coffee Region is one of the most beautiful places on Earth; and Colombia is the 2nd most bio-diverse country in the world, next to Brazil. I love Colombia, my year-round Spring weather paradise.

Contact Us

Minga House Foundation
Carrera 9 #11-34
​Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia 176020

Colombia@MingaHouse.org

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  • MINGA
  • Teach USA
  • Teach Colombia
  • Volunteer Colombia
    • ALIANZA COMUNITARIA CHINCHINÁ
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Children
    • Youth
    • Seniors >
      • Senderos de Omaira Foundation
    • Animal Rescue
    • English Teacher >
      • Chinchina Bilingue >
        • English Immersion Week
        • English Conversation Group
    • Sports and Fitness
    • Community Health
    • Construction
  • Learn Colombia
  • Our Team
    • Testimonials
    • Facilities
  • Centro Educativo Menfis