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Volunteer and Care for the Elderly in Guatemala
Elderly care programs in Guatemala place volunteers at nursing homes and senior centers in and around La Antigua. The focus of these projects is to help create a compassionate and friendly atmosphere for the elderly. In the communities where we work, elderly people are from very low-income families and now, late in life, they rely on local service organizations even for their basic needs. Un...
Elderly care programs in Guatemala place volunteers at nursing homes and senior centers in and around La Antigua. The focus of these projects is to help create a compassionate and friendly atmosphere for the elderly. In the communities where we work, elderly people are from very low-income families and now, late in life, they rely on local service organizations even for their basic needs. Unfortunately, most of these organizations are extremely under-funded and international volunteers are a great source of manpower and support for these organizations and communities. Even with the strong family system found throughout Latin America, the elderly are often shifted into nursing homes for the final stage of their lives. Participants in this project help the elderly adults with thei...
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- Antigua, Guatemala
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Human Rights
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Locations
- Antigua, Guatemala
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Human Rights
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Elderly care programs in Guatemala place volunteers at nursing homes and senior centers in and around La Antigua. The focus of these projects is to help create a compassionate and friendly atmosphere for the elderly. In the communities where we work, elderly people are from very low-income families and now, late in life, they rely on local service organizations even for their basic needs. Unfortunately, most of these organizations are extremely under-funded and international volunteers are a great source of manpower and support for these organizations and communities. Even with the strong family system found throughout Latin America, the elderly are often shifted into nursing homes for the final stage of their lives. Participants in this project help the elderly adults with thei...
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Ready to Learn More?
Elderly care programs in Guatemala place volunteers at nursing homes and senior centers in and around La Antigua. The focus of these projects is to help create a compassionate and friendly atmosphere for the elderly. In the communities where we work, elderly people are from very low-income families and now, late in life, they rely on local service organizations even for their basic needs. Unfortunately, most of these organizations are extremely under-funded and international volunteers are a great source of manpower and support for these organizations and communities. Even with the strong family system found throughout Latin America, the elderly are often shifted into nursing homes for the final stage of their lives. Participants in this project help the elderly adults with thei...
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