Programs
Internships and Practicums
The City of Refuge Internship and Practicum program offers students from ministries, Bible schools, and universities the opportunity to practice their field of study in a controlled and supervised environment. Due to the diverse nature of the populations served by the foundation, students have a unique opportunity to work with populations that would otherwise be difficult to have direct access to.
This program is designed for local and international students interested in working with programs that serve vulnerable populations. Interested individuals must have prior volunteer experience and a basic level of Spanish is required.
Internship opportunities range from 6 months to 2 years. Interested individuals can submit a cover letter, resume, and pastoral recommendation letter to the foundation as a first step in the process.
Internships range from 6 months to 1 year. Qualifying professions include (but are not limited to): social work, psychology, business administration, teaching, cooking, and accounting. In this case, the first step in the application process is to send a cover letter from the participating university, the student’s resume, and a letter of recommendation from a professor involved in the student’s training.
Benefits of the internship
Practical exposition
Gain valuable, hands-on experience working with a variety of vulnerable populations
Graphic Design
Real life situations
Build relationships and try to impact individuals in real-life situations and contexts
City center surroundings
Living and serving in an urban context in the city centre
Experience the innovation of Medellín, a world-class city
Our facilities are thoroughly cleaned daily to maintain a clean environment.
Graphic Design
Immersion experience
Be 100% immersed in Colombian culture and in the context of the Refuge City ministry
Multicultural experience
Serve on a diverse and multicultural team with individuals from Colombia, Germany, the United States, and other countries
Ideal candidates
Ciudad Refugio seeks individuals interested in serving as general volunteers to learn or develop practical or field-specific skills in a diverse and intercultural * environment working with high-need populations. Additionally, we are looking for professional students interested in practicing the following fields in a controlled and supervised environment.