Learn, serve, and experience the beautiful and biodiverse coffee-growing region of Chinchiná. This UNESCO Heritage city is nestled in the high Andean valley and is surrounded by coffee fincas.

Improve your Spanish language skills while taking courses focusing on development in post-conflict societies, global education and development, Afro-Caribbean studies, and race and racism. Some include rich excursions to Medellín, Cartagena, or both cities!

Volunteer service opportunities are generally available in teaching English to children; providing social services to the elderly and homeless and at a sex workers' childcare center; assisting at an animal shelter; working with emergency paramedics and fire fighting squad; providing medical/health assistance in a local, Tier II hospital; and more. 

Live in Chinchina, at the IPSL partner NGO communal home, with other participants in private or shared bedrooms and a shared bath and kitchen. Meals are provided and prepared for you. You can also live in a homestay or a local guesthouse/hotel (based on availability).

Work with IPSL to create your perfect program! IPSL accepts AmeriCorps education awards.

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