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Volunteer Positions at EFTC's School of Hope

by: Education for the Children Foundation

10 (7)Since 2003

Education for the Children (EFTC), founded in 2003, is a registered charity in Guatemala, the UK, and the US. EFTC works in partnership with disadvantaged families, children, and young adults in Guatemala to ensure they develop the tools they need to break free from the cycle of poverty. EFTC’s School of Hope in Jocotenango, a town on the outskirts of Antigua, serves over 650 children and young a...

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Program Highlights

Explore a school situated on the edge of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its historic charm and volcanic landscape.

Discover the rich heritage of the Maya, whose descendants make up over half of Guatemala’s population.

Tailor your volunteer role to match your unique interests, skills, and experience.

Develop your Spanish and gain valuable professional skills while supporting local education.

Choose your accommodation, including the option to live with a trusted Guatemalan host family.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Antigua, Guatemala
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1-2 Years
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Computer Training
  • Counseling
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Apr 01, 2026

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

7

Volunteering for 4 Months with EFTC!

November 16, 2024by: Sydney Segrell - United States

Program: Volunteer Positions at EFTC's School of Hope

10

I have had an incredible experience volunteering with EFTC! Their mission is absolutely amazing and all of the staff is very welcoming and passionate about providing great education to these kids. The volunteer coordinator especially is very supportive and wants to ensure that you find a place in the school that you love, and one that meets your personal goals and comfortability. The homestay accomodation is incredibly helpful, as it is a great location to live in Antigua, the food is delicious, and you can practice your Spanish! EFTC's whole volunteer program does a great job at prioritizing your interests and being flexible with your schedule, and the foundation itself is making such a difference in each students' life, so it is an amazing experience to have and a great team to be a part of. I could not recommend it enough!

Everyone should get involved with EFTC!

July 23, 2019by: Claire Kaminski - United States

Program: Volunteer Positions at EFTC's School of Hope

10

I loved my time volunteering with EFTC! Everyone that works there is so friendly and dedicated to providing the best education and services for not only the students but their families and the community. The volunteer coordinator is super helpful and checks in to make sure you are having the best experience possible. The Teachers are so grateful for the help even if it is just grading papers or helping make posters that gives the teacher more time to focus on lesson planning and helping the students who need it. This is an absolutely incredible organization and I can’t wait to volunteer with them again!

Volunteering for 2 months

May 13, 2019by: Lucy Bergeron - United States

Program: Volunteer Positions at EFTC's School of Hope

10

I had an amazing experience with this wonderful program. The staff were incredibly supportive and welcoming, and did a great job working with me to find a place at the school for me where I could meet my personal goals and have a meaningful impact. They organized my transportation from the airport and my housing for me, but their flexible and you can ask for more or less structure to meet your needs. They made my volunteer experience everything I could've wanted, and the organization itself is very worthy and does an impressive job supporting the kids and their families in a holistic way.

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Antigua, Guatemala

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Computer Training
  • Counseling

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • No Inclusions

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Other

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