📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This project is carried out in cooperation with the University of Pamplona.
The University of Pamplona is a public university founded in 1960. Today, it serves around 30,000 students and offers more than 78 academic programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Its main campuses are located in Pamplona and Villa del Rosario, and it offers programs in areas such as health, engineering, education, agriculture, and social sciences.
💼 What the programme involves
This project supports animal care in Pamplona and nearby rural areas. Volunteers work 4 to 6 hours per day in different communities, helping with veterinary outreach, education and basic logistics.
They assist with simple animal health activities, support pets with mobility disabilities by helping create mobility devices and take part in easy workshops in rural schools about responsible pet ownership, environmental care, and local animal production practices.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay in shared accommodation provided by the University of Pamplona.
They will receive at least three meals per day. Groceries will be provided and volunteers will prepare their own breakfast and dinner at the accommodation, while lunch will be served daily at the university cafeteria.
📍 About the location
Pamplona is known as the “City of a Thousand Titles“ due to its many historical nicknames, including: City of the Mitre, The Athens of the North, City of the Mists, Pamplonilla la Loca, Student City, Patriotic City, The Very Noble and Loyal City, and City of Ursúa.
Located at an average altitude of 2,342 meters above sea level, Pamplona has a cool mountain climate, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 22°C.
It is widely recognized as a university city with strong cultural and academic traditions. Its colonial architectural heritage, including churches and historic buildings, gives it significant cultural value.
Must-visit places include:
âígueda Gallardo Park
âSanta Clara Cathedral
âRamírez Villamizar Museum of Modern Art
âColonial House Museum
âThe Giant Hand Viewpoint
The closest major cities are Cúcuta and Bucaramanga.
Volunteers will have time to explore Pamplona's Andean landscapes, experience local traditions and build meaningful connections with the community.
⚠️ Requirements
• As confirmation of participation, volunteers are required to send their travel tickets no later than 45 days before the project start date.
• The volunteer must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to Covid-19.
• The volunteer’s participation is confirmed after the extra fee is paid. The payment must be done at the latest 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer, debit/credit card or Paypal.
• Language: min. basic English.
• After applying, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6
ℹ️ Additional information
To enter Colombia, you must have a return ticket or a ticket that shows you are leaving Colombia.
