Eco citizenship

location
3 - 10 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Expérience life in an afro carribean village in Colombia !
  • Work with the local community on amazing environmental projects !
  • Discover the mangrove ecosystem !

Highlights

  • Expérience life in an afro carribean village in Colombia !
  • Work with the local community on amazing environmental projects !
  • Discover the mangrove ecosystem !
  • Meet like minded people over the other side of the world !
  • Go snorkeling in the Caribbean sea in your free time !


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Protect the local environment through beach clean ups, mangrove reforestation, monitoring turtles, and participate in environmental classes for children.

    In Rincón del Mar, the increase in tourism and the village's limited resources have resulted in poor environmental management. The village is a victim of an accumulation of massive plastic waste that pollutes the soil, mangroves and sea, and dangerously threatens the balance of the ecosystem as ...

    About the program

    In Rincón del Mar, the increase in tourism and the village's limited resources have resulted in poor environmental management. The village is a victim of an accumulation of massive plastic waste that pollutes the soil, mangroves and sea, and dangerously threatens the balance of the ecosystem as well as the village's resources. The environmental activists are unanimous: we must find ways to act together to protect the environment in Rincón del Mar! To meet these challenges, LifeTime Projects has developed a project with local partners.

     

    Presentation of the mission : 

    During this environmental mission, you will actively participate in various projects, such as:

    - Raising awareness on environmental protection through workshops with children and promotion of the work carried out by local organizations;

    - Restoration of the mangrove in partnership with the local organisation Afrovismar;

    - Monitoring and preservation of sea turtles (around September/October)


    Typical day

    8:30am : wake up and shared breakfast with the other volunteers

    9:00 am : daily team meeting

    9h30 : Work with a local organization in environmental projects (Depending on the season : turtle monitoring, plant seeds, build plant nursery, prepare sensibilisation actions, work on monitoring tools, work ...

    Typical day

    8:30am : wake up and shared breakfast with the other volunteers

    9:00 am : daily team meeting

    9h30 : Work with a local organization in environmental projects (Depending on the season : turtle monitoring, plant seeds, build plant nursery, prepare sensibilisation actions, work on monitoring tools, work on communication tools, ……) 

    12h30 : Lunch time 

    14h : Work with a local organization in environmental projects (Depending on the season : turtle monitoring, plant seeds, build plant nursery, prepare sensibilisation actions, work on monitoring tools, work on communication tools, ……) 

    17h : Free time 


    Free-time activities

    Visit the local islands, go snorkeling or scuba diving, canoeing in the mangroves, beach walks, discover local music and beach parties 

    Free-time activities

    Visit the local islands, go snorkeling or scuba diving, canoeing in the mangroves, beach walks, discover local music and beach parties 


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak Spanish (intermediate level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    An online evaluation with our psychologist which costs 43 euros

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    No specific skills requires but a love for the environment and an open mind. Although, good basic knowledge of Spanish is necessary in order to communicate with locals. Team work and multicultural skills are a must.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 09:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by LifeTime Projects

    • Your LifeTime Projects membership (mandatory);
    • A personalized and quality project;
    • Personalized preparations for the departure;
    • Organization and supervision of your project 24/7;
    • A guided tour of the village;
    • Housing with equipped kitchen;
    • Medical and liability insurance for European volunteers.
    • A donation to the project 

    Accommodation

    You will live in a 

    guest house for volunteers. You may have to share a room with one or more other volunteers. A living room and kitchen are shared as well as outdoor living space (garden). Washing is done by hand or by the neighbor (with extra cost) when there is running water (water shortages are frequent in Rincón del Mar !). 

    Food & Beverages

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Rafael Nunez International Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena. We assist you to find cheap flights to Colombia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Colombia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Colombia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Colombia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Arrival to Rincon del Mar is usually through Cartagena and then a local bus to San Onofre (2 hours) and a motorbike to Rincon del Mar (30 minutes). 

    Please do not bring suitcases but only backpacks as the last bit of your trip to Rincon Del Mar will probably be on a motorbike. 

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    3 weeks (min. stay) 1,131€
    4 weeks 1,268€
    5 weeks 1,404€
    6 weeks 1,541€
    7 weeks 1,678€
    8 weeks 1,815€
    10 weeks (max. stay) 2,088€
    Average fees 292€/week

    Program fees

    292€ per week 3 - 10 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    3 - 10 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with LifeTime Projects during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    LifeTime Projects

    Outstanding 4.9 rating (9 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2014

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Laetitia

    Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish

    About the project

    We believe that the best way to discover a new culture is through working on a social project with the local population and living their daily life with them.

    Meet your organization

    LifeTime Projects is a French based non profit organisation. 

    We work in the following fields : 
     - Child protection
     - Women's rights
     - The protection of the environment and animal welfare 
     - Eco citizenship

    In the following countries : 
    - Bolivia
    - Cameroun
    - Colombia
    - Guatemala
    - England
    - France 

    We believe in : 

    Living in total immersion in the country you visit 
    By discovering the world with LifeTime Projects, you will experience unforgettable moments. Whether during your mission, with your host family or with the people you meet, you will discover the culture and traditions of a country directly. Thanks to this complete immersion in the life of the country, and having built a project with the locals, you will return with a real knowledge of the local culture.

    Take part in concrete actions
    Do you have difficulty measuring the impact of good deed ? The best way to measure the usefulness of your actions is to carry them out directly, in the field! That is why LifeTime Projects supports you in the design and organization of your humanitarian mission or gap year in total immersion.

    Change your world view, make a difference
    Our humanitarian and ecological missions are designed to have a maximum impact, not only locally but also on the volunteer who will return to his or her daily life enriched by a new perspective on the world.
    We act where people need us most and where our presence is most wanted. You will come back with the feeling that you have made a difference and made your contribution to a more understanding world. We believe we all have a lot to learn fro each other and putting different cultures together is enriching and strengthening for all. 

    Your footprint
    We hope to leave our mark, that of sharing, love and mutual respect, in the hearts of the people we meet and work with (note that our organization is independent of any political party and religious organization).
    Whether in Cameroon, Bolivia, Guatemala, Colombia, France or England, discovering the world allows a better understanding of its challenges. What seems distant from France takes a whole new dimension before, during and after the experience of a mission with LifeTime Projects.
    Participating in an international development mission with LifeTime Projects also means contributing to sustainable development by helping people and changing their view of the world. 

    9 reviews · rating4.9

    Paula Zivić rating5

    2023 at Eco citizenship

    I spent 3,5 weeks in Rincon del mar with LifeTimeProjects. I got to experience so many different things and i am so grateful for that time. Not only did I feel unbelievable safe but Rincon is beautiful itself :) Manon, the project leader is super nice and helped me alot with understanding the ...
    Matthew Grady rating3.8

    2022 at Eco citizenship

    This was my first time volunteering so I don’t have much to compare it to. I spent six weeks in Rincón del Mar and I would recommend it to anyone. It is possibly the safest I have ever felt anywhere in the world. I signed up for four weeks and ended up staying for an extra two (the more time you ...
    Google Translator: I really enjoyed my experience with LifeTime Projects! I went to Yaoundé, Cameroon, for 3 months on the project Impuls'Her Projects. I gave entrepreneurship, literacy and computer lessons to young Cameroonian women in orphanages and reception centers. I was very well accompanied ...
    Christine Horville rating5

    2019 at Creative workshops and cultural exchange

    Google Translator: This year I joined the LifeTime Projects Association to go to Cameroon and share my time and knowledge with orphans and women of the Impuls'Her project. LifeTime Projects invests in several orphanages in Cameroon, in the capital Yaoundé. They welcome children from birth to ...
    Google Translator: I have participated in a current socio-cultural project in Rincon del Mar, a town located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, through intensive action in workshops and activities related to art, culture and the environment. I had the opportunity to teach and / or share my ...
    Christine Broad rating5

    2018 at Creative workshops and cultural exchange

    How to help Atta ‘s women improve their autonomy Six Atta women were trained in organic palm oil soap making, to produce and sell soap on markets and earn money to allow their daughters to go to school. The whole village ( women , school , Church ) was informed ( Phast méthod ) on how to ...

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    Americas > South America > Colombia > Rincon del Mar

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