Guatemala - Work in a Community Development Center

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

The organization that you will work for has the objective to care for and educate children, women and families in need in Guatemala. Located on the outskirts of Antigua, the project is housed in a widely acclaimed community development center with several public facilities.

The project aims to support poor and disadvantaged families and children by providing free medical services. In addition to having a full time medical doctor, the center also retains the services of a full time psychologist. There is also a building that provides meeting areas for a variety of events for the center's patients and the community. Furthermore, there is a small administrative center and a modern kitchen that is equipped to prepare more than 200 meals that are served to children every day during the school week.

There can be up to 10 volunteers working at the project at the same time.

Volunteers work in a variety of areas including:
- Education
- Construction
- Health care
- Technology support
- Family planning and development

Specific assignments will be made according to your skills and interests, as well as your knowledge of the Spanish language. The working schedule is flexible and will be coordinated together with the volunteer coordinator when you arrive at the project site.

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
  • Adult Education
  • Building Maintenance
  • Building/construction Projects
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Community Health
  • Consciousness-raising
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Elderly
  • Handicapped
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Homelessness
  • Human Rights
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Sports
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Teaching Accounting
  • Translation
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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