Description

We offer experiential learning externship for a variety of fields mostly related to health, healthcare delivery and administration, cross-cultural studies and environmental work. Below is a list of our current offerings.

* Sustainability and Planetary Medicine
* Rural Healthcare & Holistic Healing Arts
* Acupuncture externship
* Cross Cultural & Shamanic Studies
* Teacher Training
* Women's Studies
* Non Profit Administration & Project Implementation
* Environmental Research & Rejuvenation
* Plants & Food as Medicine
* Spanish Immersion
* Movement Studies

Highlights

Calacirya Foundation and CIELO provide experiential learning opportunities, work-study internships, medical internships and volunteer service opportunities on the most beautiful lake in the world - Lake Atitilan in the highlands of Guatemala. The stunning scenery is appropriate to the life-altering experiences that people report after spending a few weeks or months discovering the culture of the Maya people and the incredible mixture of ancient and modern, indigenous and European culture that has met and melded into one single community on this breath-taking lake.

Our programs feature tremendous breadth and depth of instruction and all are based in the saying 'learn by doing'. Experiential learning is only natural in a place that offers so very much to do and see, all at a pace that makes North Americans and Europeans wonder about the rush of their lives prior to arriving. We offer great flexibility for our candidates by creating each experience to meet the specific interests of our applicants.

Travel Types

• Volunteering
• Environmental Studies
• Eco Tours
• Native Culture Studies

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

Positions are open for high school students as well as university undergrad and graduate candidates. CIELO tailors each experience to the unique abilities of each potential candidate. At minimum, candidates must have a strong interest in their chosen area but no actual experience is required.

Intern Types

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion
• Summer Jobs

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

see website for fees

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

Housing, travel within Guatemala, Spanish immersion classes and program specific class tuition.

Salary/Pay

Any stipend or salary is strictly for work-study candidates.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Adult Education
• Arts
• Tree Planting
• Volunteer Management

Typical Volunteer

Typical volunteers are undergraduate and graduate students as well as secondary aged students who wish to gain experiential insight into their given area of interest. Our focus in on the environment and its relationship to health outcomes. Most student/volunteers are interested in some aspect of sustainability, healthcare (including healthcare professionals i.e. MD's and licensed acupuncturists) and cross-cultural and women's issues. Spanish language immersion is a part of each and every program.

Age Range

16 - 65

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 3-20

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Calacirya International Experiential Learning Organization's Mission Statement

To assist in bettering the lives of impoverished and undeserved people while promoting greater cross- cultural understanding. Championing the ideals of teamwork and self-empowerment, the Calacirya Foundation creates opportunities for people from different cultures to learn from each other through community service and experiential learning.

Year Founded

2002