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Volunteer Positions at EFTC's School of Hope

by: Education for the Children Foundation

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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, has over 650 children and young adu...

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Program Highlights

The school is located on the outskirts of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage City, renowned for its centuries old architecture and is surrounded by volcanoes.

The Maya civilisation dates back thousands of years and today their descendants make up more than 50 percent of the Guatemalan population.

Your volunteer role and schedule can be tailored based on your interests, skills, and experiences.

Develop your Spanish skills, along with other professional development skills as you work at the school.

Volunteers can choose their accommodation, including living with a trusted host family whose homes you can stay in.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Antigua, Guatemala
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Computer Training
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

7

Volunteering for 4 Months with EFTC!

November 16, 2024by: Sydney Segrell - United StatesProgram: 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 StatesProgram: 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 StatesProgram: 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

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Locations

  • Antigua, Guatemala

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Computer Training
  • Counseling

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

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

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • No Inclusions

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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