Ecolodge in Guatemala

  Guatemala

El Peten

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: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year Round

Description: Volunteers are needed at a farm turned backpacker hostel in Guatemala. They need volunteers to assist with getting guests situated, serving food, assisting in the kitchen, cleaning, and, if you have the skills, leading outdoor outings, and leading and tending their 5 horses.

Highlights: The farm is run by an American woman in an area noted for its access to Mayan ruins. They have guesthouses, treehouses, bungalows, hammocks, campgrounds, and access to jungle hiking, caving, swimming, and horseback riding. Guests come from all over the world, with a large influx of Israeli and German travelers - the ability to speak a second language is valued.

They also have periodic opportunities to work in the Peten Jungle helping to re-introduce captive animals back to their natural environment. This experience is rare: a unique experience in a beautiful location.

Qualifications: One month minimum time commitment.

Cost in US$: $750 plus living and travel expenses

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-25. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work. Our volunteer placements are geared towards the backpacker traveling lifestyle.

Age Range: 17-35

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded: 1993