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 Includes:

• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

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

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Orphans
• Street Kids
• Youth
• Youth Development

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

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