Looking to Volunteer in Bogota

Hi my name is Meghan Fernandes, and I am seriously searching for an organization I could volunteer for in Bogota. I have emailed a few that I found on the internet but I have not received any responce from them. If anyone knows of any organizations that need help, I would really appriciate it. I love to work with kids, I speak moderate Spanish but I am constantly working on improving, and I am a peaceful person. I am willing to volunteer for a year. Any information or advice would be wonderful, its been really frusterating searching and not getting anywhere. Thank you very much!

By Megelafumf on Apr 27, 2006, 13:46 in Friendly Talkzone.

Blue says on Apr 27, 2006, 14:13:

There's a guy named GIB who may be able to help you out. He lives in Bogota.
I think his email is: spencemence at hotmail.com He can probably steer you in the right direction.

Blue

CRendon810 says on Apr 27, 2006, 19:18:

Training Displaced Children for the Workforce Check out this site: http://www.volunteerabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/22919
It seems to be a very worthwile project, and could be just what you're looking for. Good luck.

Carlos

Sr Tertius says on Apr 27, 2006, 19:30:

Opción Colombia is a worthwhile considering:

http://www.opcioncolombia.org.co/

It links college students with public projects in rural areas. I'm sure they could use some able hands and brains, and it would be a great opportunity to learn about Colombia even if you don't go to any of the worksites.

"When the finger points to the moon, the fool looks at the finger" (Chinese proverb)

adela says on Apr 27, 2006, 21:04:

Some places Hi Meghan. I have a list of reputable foundations in Colombia that are having social work with children in Bogota. I specially touched by Fundacion Ninos de los Andes and also, Hogares Juveniles Campesinos. If you need any translation Spanish-English, email me, I’ll do my best: a_dentro at yahoo.com.mx . Oh, I forgot to say something important: in Colombia is hard to get a response soon by email. Try by phone if is urgent or repeat your message constantly.

1.Hogares juveniles campesinos:

http://www.hogaresjuvenilescampesinos.org/empresa.html

2. Fundación Niños de los Andes:

http://www.hogaresjuvenilescampesinos.org/empresa.html

3.Fundacion del padre Javier de niccolo-Bogotá

• Fundación Servicio Juvenil y Bosconia Caribe
Esta obra es dirigida en Colombia por el sacerdote católico, de origen italiano, Javier De Niccolo. Se dedica a atender integralmente a niños abandonados en las calles de las principales ciudades del país, prestándoles asistencia humanitaria personalizada por medio de centros y escuelas básicas de formación.
Carrera 30 No.78-12
Santa Fe de Bogotá D.C.
Tel: 57 1 630 21 87 – 2401841
E-mail: bosconia at aolpremium.com

4. Granjas Infantiles del Padre Luna:

5. Granjas Infantiles Del Padre Luna
Esta institución se dedica a fomentar programas productivos con jóvenes de origen rural en el departamento de Cundinamarca, en Colombia, por medio de procesos de educación aplicados en Granjas especializadas en actividades agropecuarias. Es dirigida por la Iglesia Católica Colombiana.
Calle 4 No.2-43
Tel: 57 1 8423497 – 8478395
Facatativá, Departamento de Cundinamarca

CaliCalor

Megelafumf says on Apr 30, 2006, 16:06:

Hello! I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me! Thanks!
Meg