United Hatzalah Colombia

Feeling quite sentimental on my last day in Colombia so here’s my thoughts on the program. Wow. Just wow. There was so much to do and see it was such a cool experience. From responding to traffic accidents to participating in rescue operations, there never really was a dull moment here. Days off were great, going to Guatape or visiting Pablo Escobars old neighborhoods or trying some new food, it was all so enjoyable. It was so cool to have the privilege to participate in this and I hope you are able to do the same!

Really enjoyed my time workin as a volunteer for United Hatzalah in Colombia. I came with tons of EMT experience but still was amazed with all the things I was able to learn here. The people are also so friendly and makes the trip even more awesome. I loved exploring the city on days off and really loved the job. Was just the right intensity level. Next time I hope to even try the fire course. It was great how many options I has here like even doing some rescue courses with I really enjoyed, for sure recommend trying those too!

Coming all the way from Australia it was definitely really nerve racking, knowing no Spanish and never had been to South America before. But it’s true what many say about Colombia, once you come, you never want to leave. For me that’s definitely because of Mike and United Hatzalah. Mike, who is the program director is such a great guy and was amazing answering all my questions. The experience itself was absolutely fantastic, giving me a really great taste of what being an EMT is like. It was such a great trip and has now convinced me to get into that line of work back home.

It was such a cool experience getting to volunteer as an EMT, it’s always been my dream. When COVID hit and I had a couple free months I wanted to do something to help other people, so I emailed Mike and after 2 weeks of learning more, I was on my way. The giant volunteer base was so cool and had the best view in the area by far. The adrenaline rush of the day to day job blew my mind and made me fall in love with it. It’s so easy to travel down here I highly recommend this to everyone, you won’t regret it!

Just finished the trip of a lifetime down to beautiful Colombia where I had the true privilege of volunteering as a firefighter. Recently had graduated from the academy and saw this as a great opportunity for developing my skills even further and that was definitely the case. It was so cool fighting fires and doing rescues in such varying terrain. It prepared me so well for when I return to the states but also allowed me to step outside my comfort zone through various situations and actives. Learned lots of Spanish and made friends for life.