Guatemala: Rural Youth Program
Location: Guatemala: Rural Areas
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
International Volunteers
http://www.internationalvolunteers.org
IntVol - 2828 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 230 Denver, CO 80211 United States
Call Us
Phone: 303-282-4815
Fax: 303-857-5445
Description
Volunteer abroad in Guatemala with underprivileged youth. The Community Homes project is run by the government of Guatemala throughout the country, so you can choose your location. It is a day care program for very poor children with single parents or parents who have alcohol problems. On average, there are 12 children per project from 0 to 6 years old. The project is usually in the house of a family. The mother with a helper is in charge of cleaning, cooking, educating and the general care of the children. Children receive 2 meals per day, breakfast and lunch and 2 snacks.
Volunteers must show initiative, be creative and organize games for the children. Volunteers can also help with the chores of the house, such as: cleaning, cooking, bathing the children, etc. Volunteers may choose from many locations.
Highlights
Guatemala is an extraordinarily beautiful country. Rural life puts you in contact with the Mayan culture and makes for a truly unique experience.
Qualifications
Volunteers must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish proficiency.
Languages
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
Price varies. Contact us for information.
Cost Include Description:
Program Includes:
* Airport Pickup in Guatemala City
* One Week Spanish Classes
* Orientation
* Volunteer Placement
* Accommodation With a Host Family
* Breakfast and Dinner Each Day
* 24/7 In-country support
Program Does Not Include:
* Round-trip Airfare
* Return trip to Airport
* Required Travel and Medical Insurance
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- orphans
- street kids
- youth
- youth development
Age Range
18 and upThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Guatemala
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
International Volunteers's Mission Statement
International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.
Year Founded
2001
