Teaching in Guatemala

  Guatemala

Quetzaltenango

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: All year (except November and December)

Description: Join World Endeavors in the rural communities of Guatemala to help improve the education of local teenagers and children. Make a difference in a child's life by volunteering your time and expertise in a variety of subjects. Volunteers may act as classroom assistants or as independent teachers, depending on their comfort level and local need.

Multiple opportunities in teaching are available: volunteers can teach English, a valuable skills that provides economic opportunity and growth potential to Guatemala's impoverished communities. Previous experience in teaching or knowledge of the Spanish language is not necessary for English teaching placements.

Volunteers with some Spanish proficiency also have the choice to teach an alternate subject, such as science, math, history, art, music, sports, or many others. A thorough knowledge of the subject matter is required for this option.

Highlights: Upon arrival in Guatemala, participants are met at the airport and given transportation to their volunteering location. They will receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the town and the surrounding area, Guatemalan culture, and their program.

Participants will stay with local Guatemalan host families. Host families are very welcoming and enjoy having visitors stay with them. All host family accommodation includes 3 meals per day. Living in a host family setting is the best way to practice your Spanish, and participants frequently make friendships that can last a lifetime.

Qualifications: No Spanish skills are required to teach English. Volunteers who wish to teach a subject of their choice (examples: science, math, history, art) should have a minimum of intermediate Spanish proficiency.

A minimum 6 week commitment is required for the teaching program.

Cost in US$: Please see our website

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteers to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: 18 and older. Younger volunteers accepted by application.

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

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.