Coliving in Medellín, Colombia

Venture with Impact is a coliving program for remote workers who want their time abroad to generate real benefit for the places they visit. Founded in 2015, it places small groups of three to ten professionals alongside local nonprofits and community projects, integrating volunteer work into the fabric of a month-long coliving stay.

What It Is

Venture with Impact runs one-month coliving retreats that combine full-time remote work with structured volunteer partnerships. Participants keep their regular jobs and work remotely during the day, then contribute several hours per week to a vetted local organisation — a school, conservation project, community development initiative, or social enterprise. The all-inclusive price covers housing, a dedicated coworking setup, curated day trips, language support, and the logistical coordination of the volunteer placement.

The Experience

A typical week at Venture with Impact balances professional output with community engagement. Mornings and afternoons are reserved for remote work, while volunteer shifts and local experiences are woven in during evenings and on designated days. The group is small by design — a maximum of eight participants — which means the volunteer partnerships are genuine rather than performative, and the connections among participants run deep. Past groups have worked with organisations in education, environmental conservation, and grassroots economic development.

The Space

Accommodation is in furnished private rooms within a coliving house or apartment suited to the destination. Coworking is available on-site with reliable high-speed internet. The setup is functional rather than luxury-focused, reflecting the program’s priorities: the energy goes into the community and the volunteer work rather than amenity lists. The all-in model removes the cognitive load of sourcing housing, workspace, local transport, and activities separately.

Who It Is For

Venture with Impact is built for experienced remote workers who feel something is missing from the standard nomad circuit — those who want to contribute meaningfully to the communities they pass through, not just consume them. The one-month minimum and small group size create the intimacy needed for real relationships to form among participants. The price range (EUR 2,300–3,700/month) reflects the all-inclusive structure and the coordination work involved in running quality volunteer placements alongside the coliving experience.

Location Highlights

Current Venture with Impact destinations include Medellín, Colombia, a city that has transformed dramatically over the past two decades and supports a range of social innovation projects across education, arts, and urban development — making it a compelling environment for impact-oriented work. Lisbon, Portugal, offers access to a mature nonprofit ecosystem, excellent infrastructure for remote work, and the broader context of Southern European slow travel. Both cities are well-connected and offer enough cultural depth to sustain a full month of engagement.