Volunteer Abroad in Guatemala!

  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
Dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays every month

Description: Guatemala, in the heart of Central America, is an excellent place to learn Spanish, do volunteer work and travel. For a magical, unforgettable experience, travelers should look no farther than Guatemala, the "Country of Eternal Spring." It boasts of hospitable people, mystic traditions, and a rich culture. From majestic volcanoes to the indescribable beauty of the indigenous flora and fauna, travelers will be captivated by Guatemala's alluring variety of landscapes. Rustic Volunteer Travel's volunteer and travel in Guatemala program offers volunteers the opportunity to explore this great land while working to aid the deprived in Guatemala through projects focused on teaching, orphanage help, health issues, and other community development programs.

Programs in Guatemala:

1. Guatemala Work in an Orphanage
2. Guatemala English Teaching
3. Guatemala Health/Medical Project
4. Guatemala Street Children Project

For more information about each project, please click on the link above "Visit the Website".

Highlights: All Rustic programs are based in Quetzaltenango/Xela (pronounced "SHEH-lah"). Touted for its great tasting coffee, Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from its long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites. It's full of contrasts: from traditional culture and history to modern urban infrastructure and offers the tourist all the services and commodities as expected from any other city.

Volunteers can organize different possible excursions during and after the project to visit places of interest. There is a tourist infrastructure already in place the volunteer can use during weekends. For example: architecture, volcanoes, beautiful church ruins, zoos, museums, parks, walking tours, hiking, restaurants, hotels, and many more.

Qualifications: No experience, just a good heart

Cost in US$: Please see website for fees

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Eager to help

Age Range: minimum 16 years old

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

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3-4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Rustic Volunteer & Travel's Mission Statement: Rustic Volunteer & Travel offers some of the most meaningful travel and volunteer abroad experiences to world travelers. In our adventure travel and volunteer program, Rustic is committed to offering affordable, unique, small groups adventure travel and volunteer programs - setting you out on an unforgettable journey to these amazing, worldwide destinations.

Year Founded: 2007