Guatemala - Teach in a local school

Location: Guatemala: Antigua

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: 4 weeks Minimum

South America Inside

Andrés de Fuenzalida 17, 0f. 51 Santiago, RM 7510077 Chile

Description

This project is non-profit, non-governmental school for about 50 children, aged 3 to 15 years. It is located in the region of Sacatepéquez and its main objective is to increase the level of formal education in children whose parents cannot afford their education. In this area of Guatemala, many children are expected to assist in the financial support of the family by working to provide for food and shelter. By providing primary education, the school wants to protect the children from the risk of seeking jobs or other illegal opportunities on the streets and prepare them for their future. In addition to the school, there is also a training center where the children learn to design, make and sell handicrafts in order to help support them and their families. In this workshop, they also get training in practical skills and experience in cooperative work.

During your volunteer program, you will work as an assistant teacher in the school. Your main tasks will include:

Organize educational and recreational activities, such as sports, arts, etc.
- Help the children with their homework
- Teach them English

You should take into consideration that this kind of project is underfunded and relatively poor, so the environment that you will be working in may not be as clean or organized as you might be used to. The children's daily schedule starts at 7:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm. The children receive breakfast and lunch plus 2 snacks throughout the day. You can decide whether you want to work half or full day.

Highlights

Free Lodging and Meals:

Every effort is made to ensure that your stay is as pleasant as possible. Accommodations are carefully chosen and regularly assessed. During your volunteer program, you will live in a single room with a local Guatemalan family. Living with a Guatemalan family gives you the opportunity to practice your Spanish skills and build relationships with the locals! Accommodations include a private room with a shared or private bathroom and three meals per day (except on Sundays). The family will warmly welcome you allowing you to experience the real Guatemalan way of life!

Alternatively, you can live with other students in the student residences or guest houses. You will have a private room but share common areas as well as a bathroom with your housemates. Living in the student residences can be a lot of fun and is a great place to meet other travelers to explore the city with! (Prices are available upon request and based on availability)

Qualifications

Language:
Spanish skills required (you can book your Spanish course in Guatemala with us!)

Skills:
No professional skills or experiences required.

Age:
18+ years

Vaccination:
Not required. Please consult us and your doctor for specific recommendations.

Insurance:
Full travel and medical insurance is required. You can purchase a full coverage, no deductible health and travel insurance at a special rate for our participants by contacting your South America Inside representative.

Visa:
Tourist visa valid for 90 days. For further information regarding visa requirements please contact us and the corresponding embassy or consulate in your home country.

Languages
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

depending on the duration of your stay

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Childcare/children
  • Culture
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Orphans
  • Playgrounds
  • Primary Education
  • Public Education
  • Sports
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Teaching Accounting
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Application Process Involves
  • Other
Typically The Application Process Time is
Flexible
South America Inside's Mission Statement

Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community! We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!

Year Founded

2003

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