Free Opportunities for Volunteer Work in Underprivileged Schools

  Guatemala

Quetzaltenango

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

Description: Work in schools through:
* medical assistance
* teaching of English
* teaching of music
* painting and handicraft
* charitable work (fostering, donation of clothing and toys)
* etc.

Highlights: The volunteers will learn about the vibrant culture of the Guatemalan Highland in a way that any tourists will never achieve. They will leave filled with inspiration and the desire to improve the lives of others. Ask for the opportunity for volunteer coordinator with us! for the year 2009

Qualifications: Prerequisites:

* Active and dynamic
* High sense of responsibility
* Spirit of assistance
* Solidarity and involvement
* Desire for sharing with people of urban and rural areas

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $90 per week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: College Students, Teachers (in all the areas), nursings, and every people that want help us to make a change in our communities!

Age Range: 15 old year up (under with support of their parents)

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Kamalbe Spanish School - Guatemala's Mission Statement: Kamalbe School is a non-profit organization providing its students the opportunity to learn Spanish while immersed in the world of Guatemalan culture. Kamalbe translates to -Spiritual Guide- from Kiche. At Kamalbe Spanish School, students receive one-on-one Spanish instruction from a highly qualified and experienced staff. For a true Guatemalan experience, students have the option of living with, eating with, and becoming an itegral member of a Guatemalan family. The students will also have the opportunity to support some of the poorest communities in Guatemala through volunteer projects organized by the school. Volunteer projects include teaching English, art, and music in primary schools and educating about health risks in nearby medical clinics. Past volunteers have brought their individual skillset to the Quetzaltenango (Xela) area to better the lives of community members in the rural villages. At Kamalbe Spanish School, all of these opportunities are at the fingertips of our students!