Disabled Children in Santiago Atitlan

  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.

Cost in US$: $895

Experience Required: no

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 World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

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ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI, a registered non-profit organization, partners with organizations from around the world that make a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure ELI volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices.

Year Founded: 2001