Volunteer with Disabled Children

  Guatemala

Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: The center for the disabled works in the following areas: vocational training, early stimulation, home visits (emotional support, working with parents, and teaching), and physiotherapy. Volunteers may work in one or several of these areas depending on their interests and skill levels. Field trips and workshops to the disabled youth of the region.

Highlights: Located at the edge of beautiful Lake Atitlan, this Mayan community welcomes volunteers. You may never want to leave.

Qualifications: We're looking for volunteers in a number of fields: physical therapy, education, art, handicrafts, skills that you can impart to children in need.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: Prices vary by duration. Please contact us for details

Experience Required: yes

Participants wishing to volunteer must have previous experience working in either physical or occupational therapy (students are welcome).

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001