La Cambalacha - Volunteer in Guatemala
Guatemala
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Description:
The volunteer positions are focused on providing art workshops for children, while assisting with organizational support (internet work, construction, gardening, etc.) is also an option.
Highlights:
La Cambalacha is an arts education project located on the shores of Lake Atitlan in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala. Volunteers participate in creativity workshops with children and youth, helping develop our center, and community living. Lake Atitlan is five minutes' walk from the center, as are the many restaurants, cafes and alternative health centers that the touristic area of San Marcos La Laguna offers.
Qualifications:
Qualifications are only required if you intend to volunteer as a therapist or counselor.
Cost in US$: $600 (US) per month - all inclusive
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- AIDS
- appropriate technology
- arts
- childcare/children
- community development
- conflict resolution
- cooking
- culture
- drama
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- education
- festivals
- health education
- human rights
- indigenous issues
- organic farming
- painting
- peace
- popular education
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- primary education
- recreation
- teaching
- volunteering
- youth
- youth development
- youth ministry
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Typical Volunteer: We have no typical volunteer, as long as you want to help and can get here, we can find you a useful role!
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Guatemala
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Post Services Include:
- Job and Internship Network
La Cambalacha's Mission Statement: La Cambalacha is a cultural project working for the rights of children and youth to creative education, social and cultural participation, artistic education, and freedom of expression.
Year Founded: 2003
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