Boomers Abroad

Highlights

Antigua Guatemala is one of the most charming colonial towns in the Americas. Founded in 1543, Antigua was the capital of the area that is now Guatemala, Chiapas, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica until 1777, when the capital was moved to present-day Guatemala City after a disastrous earthquake.

Antigua was largely, but not completely, abandoned and retained its colonial ambiance to this day. Some buildings still lie in ruins, many others have been painstakingly restored according to original construction plans, giving Antigua a unique historic ambience that make the town one of the most attractive and charming in Latin America.

Antigua was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, Monument of the Americas and National Monument of Guatemala.

Antigua is one of the most popular destinations in Guatemala and tourism plays an important part in the local economy. Its location in the central highlands 1530 m (5000 ft) above sea level gives Antigua a pleasant climate year round.

Qualifications

- Student or professional Healthcare area
- Certification or college accreditation
- No age limit

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

895 for a week - please visit our website for details

Cost Include Description:

- Prompt customer service answering your call and emails
- Pre-departure Orientation Guide. Includes detailed travel, safety & cultural information and many tips that will make your trip planning easier
- Detailed Fundraising Guide that will help you raise the funds needed to travel, as well as provide donations to the project. Ask us about a Widget
- Accommodations: Home stay, shared volunteer residence, guesthouses. Safe, clean, comfortable local housing, inspected by our local coordinators
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Special meals at request
- Airport meet and greet by our ABV project coordinator (At any time, any day!)
- First night hotel accommodation *some programs
- Guidance and support of a local project coordinator, 24/7 in case of emergency
- Orientation/city briefing on arrival by our ABV project coordinator
- Placement in a quality project, allowing you to maximize your time and efforts in a good cause
- Transportation to project site with our ABV project coordinator
- Includes introduction to local staff and community members with whom you will be working with
- Volunteer Program: Half day (4 hours only) Spanish refresher Lesson
- Part of volunteer orientation on arrival
- Departure transfer by our ABV project coordinator
- A Feedback page on our ABV website with pictures of your trip
- The Presidents Volunteer Service Award lapel pin (Bronze, Silver or Gold)
- Personalized Presidents Volunteer Service Award certificate of achievement
- Letter of completion from A Broader View Volunteers Corp -- By request, A Letter of Recommendation provided by the local organization detailing the activities developed by the volunteer during his or her stay.

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay

Benefits: All the cost of the program can be tax deducted at the end of the year, all the donations you receive are also tax deducted for the donors.

Volunteer Types

• health
• health care
• health education
• hospital
• volunteering

Typical Volunteer

PROACTIVE - Jump in and maintain a positive attitude. PATIENT - Life in your host country moves slower than one might be used to. Relax and enjoy the slow pace. Remember, not everything is as organized and predictable as life in the US or UK. FLEXIBLE - Plans change, roads get flooded, and electricity goes out. Realize that not everything goes as planned, but good intention is always there. CONSIDERATE - Respect those around you and be a reliable worker at the program site. Tell your host family if you will be late. Advise the Project Coordinator if you are sick and can not work. RESPECTFUL - Remember that the local people you are working with, side by side, do so with little or no salary. They do this work because they believe in it. There are times when you may not agree with or understand the organizations decisions or direction. Although your suggestions are always welcome, your faith, respect and consideration for their long term work and commitment is appreciated. FRIENDLY - In order to truly help someone you must get to know them. Do not be afraid to make friends with the local people. Smile, wave and see how fast you are welcomed into the community. TOLERANT - The food, the culture, the smells and the sounds will be unfamiliar to you at first. We recommend that you dive in and experience life head-on. You will be surprised at how quickly you will adapt.

Age Range

18 to 90

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel to Guatemala

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hours

A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement

Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.

Year Founded

2007