Description

Maximo Nivel offers volunteer and internship projects in Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Peru. These projects provide the unique opportunity to live and work in Latin America while experiencing the countries' rich cultural diversity and building your proficiency in Spanish. Through the various project opportunities you are able to make a contribution to global society while at the same time bettering yourself.

Volunteers on construction projects work on repairing or building a new home or school for orphaned children or for a rural village. Construction work will be physically demanding, including digging, removing dirt, carrying bricks, mixing cement, plastering, painting, cleaning, and various other needs related to construction.

Working hours are normally Monday Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm until 4:00pm, though this may vary based on weather, project needs, and construction schedule. At all times you will be supported by in your in-country coordinators, but they will not be on-site at your project. There will be a Peruvian foreman leading construction, who will determine your work program.

Highlights

Guatemala is one of the most bio-diverse and historically significant countries in Central America. Because of its shape, the country is bordered by four different countries--Mexico to the north, Belize to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast; as well as Pacific Ocean and Caribbean coasts. The country's abundance of biologically unique ecosystems makes the entire MesoAmerican region a biodiversity hotspot. The Classic period of MesoAmerican civilization corresponds to the height of Guatemala's Maya Civilization and is represented by countless sites throughout the country, and today "Guatemaltecos" are very proud of their indigenous cultures.

Qualifications

There are no special qualifications - everybody can help out.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for more information.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction

Program Fees Include:

- Personalized volunteer placement based on your skills and interests.
- Safe, comfortable housing and three meals per day Monday - Sunday.
- An experienced English-speaking program manager who will provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- 10 hours per week of intensive Spanish instruction.
- Unlimited free access to high-speed internet and modern computers plus office-wide WiFi access Monday - Sunday.
- Free Salsa lessons
- Monthly open-bar International Party
- A toll-free emergency hotline in the U.S.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building Maintenance
• Building/construction Projects
• Playgrounds
• Renovation

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day

Maximo Nivel's Mission Statement

Strives to be the absolute best center for international Work/Study programs, by being the most professional, creative, and hardest-working organization in every country where we operate.

Year Founded

2003