05/02/2011

Colombia Gap Year Volunteer / Travel Safety Advice

Take a South America gap year and volunteer in Colombia with International Volunteer HQ! Throughout the 1980's and the early 1990's, Colombia did not create a good reputation for itself as a safe and secure country. Thankfully, that is now in the past and since the mid 90's has really developed itself with the help of a large amount of US investment. In 2002 Álvaro Uribe Vélez became the president of Colombia and since his election the country has become safer by the day with a massive turnaround in security. Colombia has millions of visitors every year and its big cities are some of the safest in the world.

Just like every city in the world, Bogota of course has it's troublesome areas but you are highly unlikely to go wondering through them accidentally. As soon as you arrive in Bogota the local team will conduct orientation and training with you about everything from the city to the projects. You will also receive a welcome pack that will show you where and where not to go.

There are plenty of places and areas throughout Bogota to visit with impressive nightlife. Many gap year volunteers that have travelled extensively throughout South America, have commented that Colombia is the safest South American country they have been to. Prior to departure, IVHQ staff in New Zealand and local staff in Bogota will be there to answer any queries or worries you have via phone call and email. Once you arrive in Colombia the local team will be there to look after you.

More information About Gap Year Volunteering in Colombia

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable gap year volunteering programs in Colombia, South America and developing countries all over the world.

Website: www.volunteerhq.org
E-mail: volunteer@volunteerhq.org
Phone (New Zealand): +6467587949


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International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)