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Academic Credits and Volunteer at an Orphanage in Bogotá, Colombia

Location: Bogotá
 

Spanish Courses at La Sabana University and volunteer work at La Granja

(more more information about academic credits, please click here)

NB: We begin courses every Monday. The minimum stay for Spanish and Volunteering is three weeks

Special  Course  Spanish and Volunteer:
Spanish and volunteering is a Spanish course plus a volunteer job at the orphanage. This course is for professional people that want to volunteer abroad.

It includes 32 hours per week: 15 hours of Spanish lessons, 12 hours of volunteer work at a recognized charity and 5 hours of cultural activities to get to know Colombia, its History and Culture. From 9am to 12m. Twice a week, cultural activities in the afternoon. Volunteer work three times a week from 13:00 to 17:00 

Prices

Registration fee: USD 40 Airport pickup fee: USD 20

References

Following is Dr John’s testimony about his voluntary work:

My vacation in Bogotá Colombia is one of the finest I’ve had in many years because of the volunteer program offered to students while studying Spanish here at Universidad de la Sabana.

I volunteered in a Charity called La Granja, The program gave me the opportunity to work with two groups of children. The first group range in age from 2 to 4 years old. The second group are girls ranging in age from 14 to 17 years old.

Even though my ability to communicate effectively in Spanish was limited, the management and Staff of the farm have been extremely helpful and considerate. They know I want to be of help so they have been more than willing to help me accomplish that.

I have enjoyed helping the smaller children play games, work puzzles and use the playground equipment.

The older girls are indeed young ladies so I treat them as such, consequently we have a great time using both English, which they are studying and the Spanish I am learning at the University.

They are very enthusiastic about learning English, so during the time I accompany the girls when they feed the rabbits, plant vegetables and various fruit products I help them with their English which they seem to appreciate.

We all laugh a lot as we struggle to communicate with each other about our lives and dreams for the future.

There is much more I could say about how much I’ve enjoyed the Spanish course at the University and the volunteer program.

I will be glad to correspond with anyone interested in having an experience of a life time. You can email me in the USA at: Dr. John Jackson drjuliusya@sbcglobal.net

Dr. John Jackson

Many things enriched my experience, but the one thing that stands out in my mind, was the opportunity I had to volunteer.  When I opted to volunteer, I didn’t really know what that meant, but when I began classes, I soon discovered another part of Colombia I would come to love and cherish.  

One afternoon during my first week, Pedro drove me to the Fundacion.  Upon arriving we were given a tour, in which Pedro translated everything to me.  Here I found an institution, that provides housing for many orphaned children ranging from a few months to 18 years, as well as pregnant troubled mothers.  It is an institution funded by the government, with a foundation built on strong morals and beliefs that are very strong and cohesive, providing a good environment for the children to learn and grow. After the tour, I made the decision to go there 3 times a week after classes for 2-3 hours at a time.  There are many ways to help out with the children, but I chose to help them with their English. 

Julie Price

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