A key part of being an active volunteer with Color My World is making sure that you are preparing for the humanitarian trip. This preparation takes many forms, and makes the difference between a week long experience, and a life changing experience. The #ColorMyWorldPledge helps guide each volunteers focus in the lead up to their…
People all around the world give of their time volunteering and supporting those less fortunate than themselves. As a charity here at Color My World, we are amazed by the support provided by friends far and wide. We have been able to use those funds to build houses, schools, playgrounds, kitchens, and many, many more…
Love travels beyond borders and boundaries, and is felt through human connection. Volunteers will feel this love no matter what during their time volunteering in Central America. Knowing a few Spanish phrases to use while serving others will show your genuine desire to connect with the community. One month from today we will be starting…
Participating in a humanitarian trip is much more than the experience in a foreign country. To make the most of the trip, and to truly allow it to make a difference in your life, you need to dedicate time and effort before to make sure that you are fully prepared for the experience. As a…
Central to everything that we do as a charity is the volunteers that work with us. Our volunteers have come from all over the US, and even England to give of themselves, and sacrifice their time and efforts for those less fortunate. With the growth that Color My World has experienced over recent years, and…
Each and every year we have volunteers traveling from America and England fundraise to volunteer in Central America. Throughout the years we have seen great fundraising ideas support teens and families give back in Central America. With the 2017 season just around the corner, we wanted to share some great fundraising that has happened in…
For the last five years Color My World has run humanitarian trips to Nicaragua. Each summer dozens of volunteers would take the flight to Managua, jump on a bus, and travel for 3 hours to a place that many returners call their second home. The town of Jiquilillo is home to so many of our…
One of the most frequent questions that we are asked by our volunteers is “what can I donate?” Volunteers are eager to prepare for their time in Central America, by creating hygiene kits, donating money, and making outfits for the locals and families. One of our volunteers this year has decided to go above and…
Each year Color My World takes volunteers from North America and Europe to Central America. While the activities vary each year according to needs, the supporting of the rising generation is always a constant focus. Color My World is proud to sponsor schools and community centres in Jiquilillo, Nicaragua and their English programs. Each year…
Volunteering is all about giving of yourself, sacrificing your comforts to change someone else’s life. In the giving though, you will find your purpose. From the very first day of volunteering with Color My World, you will build relationships and bonds with the locals that you will work alongside. Often in broken conversations of part…