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Experience a digital nomad paradise nestled in a valley amid the Andes. Medellín's famed cafes, tree-lined barrios, pulsing nightlife and friendly locals earn it a reputation for being one of the most vibrant cities in Latin America.
THE EXPERIENCE
What is it actually like to live in Medellin Colombia? Where can one month take you? From a Spanish crash-course for the whole group on arrival, to basic salsa lesson at famed local salsa club, to tours of downtown and the famous graffiti of Comuna 13, living in Colombia is nothing less than inspiring! The group will also take a day trip to Guatape, a colorful and traditional Colombian town. Skills-based volunteering is also the best way to get off the beaten path and to experience the city on a deeper level.
Partner Placement
We will match you with a personalized skills-based volunteer opportunity. We match our Venturers with a project based on the needs of our organizations as well as the skills and interests of each participant.
Global Community
You will live, work and travel with a group of diverse remote professionals. Each week, in a group dinner participants have a chance to try a new local flavor, and get to know other participants in the program. We’ll discuss our experiences from the week and invite guests from the community to join us.
Cultural Immersion
VWI is your cultural insider. We'll help you dig deeper into the local culture by providing you access to the best local events and by offering trips and activities for the whole group. You will also have the opportunity to learn Portuguese through immersion or through lessons arranged by VWI with a tutor.
Accommodation + Workspace
We make working abroad easy, You will live in 2-3 bedroom apartments with private rooms. You have access to a workspace with high-speed internet. All of our apartments also have high-speed internet, backup internet, and dedicated workspace suited to working from home.
I participated in the month-long program in Lisbon, Portugal, during June of 2019. Our trip was well-organized with beautiful accommodations, plus I loved getting to know my travel companions! The org I volunteered with will always have a special place in my heart; I'm thankful for our partnership. I couldn't have planned a more fun and meaningful experience on my own ❤
I participated in the May 2019 Career Exploration & Soul Search Retreat in Lisbon, Portugal. It was a powerful combination of experiencing a different culture/place and working with a renowned career consultant that opened me up to the possibilities for new professional paths. Plus the camaraderie with the other participants made the trip even more profound. Extremely well run. I highly recommend!
I would highly recommend VWI - for those that seek adventure internationally, want to make a social impact, meet incredible people, get introduced to new cultures, and who simply just want to do something different. I had researched several digital nomad programs before deciding on VWI, but ultimately decided on VWI because of the non-profit program pairing and the flexibility of doing one month minimum at a time. I couldn’t have been more happy with the decision to choose this program.
I actually decided to do two months - Medellin, Colombia in July and Lisbon, Portugal in August of 2018. Both were very awesome experiences and also very different - the volunteers, the cities, the culture, the languages, the activities were all new and exciting. Participating in pro-bono consulting work at two different socially conscious companies, making lifelong friends, learning personally and professionally, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone - all of this was very rewarding.
I am grateful for this experience and am so thankful for the VWI staff and volunteers for creating such a memorable journey that we shared together. Shoutout to Lindsay and Jess for their hard work, support, and positive energy!
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$500 / week
2019
$550 / week
2019
$375 / week
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$200 / week
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$400 / week
2019
$648 / week
2019
$500 / week
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