In addition to classes we assist you in contacting local organizations, acting as a link between volunteers and the organizations in need these organizations include environmental, ecology, agricultural and reforestation projects, along with projects involving the basic infraestructure of the communities.
All fields of study and experiences are welcome, including medice, construction, engineering, agronomy or just a willingness and interest of working with people.
If you are interested in some of the below options please contact
Ruth López at
spanishgua@c.net.gt
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Development
Comunidad La Florida: Seeks vols. To teach English, work in the fields and Help with new eco-tourism project. Opp. To live everyday life in beautiful nature around Colomba.
Contact Baudilio: 59795765 or e-mail to lafloridaecoturismo@hotmail.com
Auda ( Asociación Artesanos Unidos por el Desarrollo de Atitlan)
Is an org based out of Panajachel that seeks vols. To help develop, execute and supervise their urban and rural projects. Check out our website at www.audaguatemala.org
Comunidad Nueva alianza
Seeks voluntaries for harvesting, tour guiding, teaching, gardening, etc. www.comunidadnuevaaalianza.org
AIDG ( appropriate Infrastructure Development Group)
seeks long term volunteers to design, build, install and help market renewable energy and clean water technologies. 2 months mini. Contact Benny Lee blee@aidg.org
EDUCATION/TEACHING/OTHERS
Manos de colores
A free school for children in xela seeks vol. Teachers in English, art, theater, etc. Afternoons 2-5 days weekly min. 1 week with beginner Spanish also seeks vols. For agriculture project, leading hike, bike fundraisers and English teachers 1 weeknight or 1 Saturday a week information: cdl.elnahual@gmail.com
Escuela Elisa Molina de Stahl
A school for children with disabilities seeks vols to help, teach or play with children. Min 1 week. Contact Lillian (502) 77610240
Asociación Mantenedora CASA DEL NIÑO.
Is an org. that cares for children ( ages 0 to 6 years) of women laborers. Seeks vols. To play & care for children. Seeks nurses, pediatric specialists, 6 people with experience caring for children Contact Rosanna Caffaro ( 502) 77614915
Asociasion Trama
A womens weaving co-op, seeks vols, to help with promotion, translation & grang writing, computer skills a plus. No Spanish necessary contact Ame (502)
www.xelapages.com/asotrama
Iximachi
Seeks vols to help give art classes for underprivileged children. Classes conducted in Xela and San Pedro. Min 1 week, intermed. Spanish. Contact Abraham Batzin Navichock www.iximachi.org
Telephone. (502) 77218173
Grupo Las Margaritas
Is searching for vols. To help with agricultural and horticultural projects including nursery maintenance, seed collection, etc. Also seeks materials and donation to help to build greenhouse. Contact Karla 56667093 or write to lasmargaritascantel@hotmail.com
Las Guacamayas Estación Biológica
Needs vol. To assist biologists in scientific research, general maintenance, protecting the endangered Scarlet Macaw, and protecting the rain forest. Chance to practice your Spanish and experience the culture. Contact Gabriel to info@propeten.org
estacionguacamayas@propeten.org
Caras Alegres
Vols needed for after school program for streets children, 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. daily, doing homework, crafts, sports, games. Min 1 mos. ( not every day reqd.) intermed. Span. Contact Inge to info@carasalegres.org
www.carasalegres.org
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