Volunteer Work in Guatemala
Guatemala
- Other Cities in Guatemala:
Quetzaltenango
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: various
Description:
EntreMundos is a non-profit organization which supports and helps local communities and non-profits increase their capacity while respecting their principles and values. When EntreMundos was established in 2001, the goal was to assist local NGOs become self-sufficient. We began working with a handful local organizations and have since increased the number of partner organisations to over 150. EntreMundos works with civil society organizations, primarily in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, ranging from small community groups to mid-size NGOs addressing issues such as the environment, education and health, as well as the human rights of women and indigenous people. Along with our capacity building activities, EntreMundos also operates a volunteer placement programme, publishes a free-of-charge bi-monthly, bilingual magazine (in Spanish and English) about development and human rights issues in Guatemala, as well as providing a forum and information center for organizations, communities, volunteers and citizens concerned with development and human rights in Guatemala.
Cost in US$: 25
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Cost Includes :
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- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
A placement advisor, who can help you with the selection of organisations which we have personally verified in the last three months, offer advice and answer any questions you may have about volunteering as well as make and confirm the details of the placement for you. Further you can receive information about travel, lodging, and services (health/medical) in Quetzaltenango.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- agriculture
- AIDS
- animal welfare
- anthropology
- appropriate technology
- building schools
- childcare/children
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- computer training
- conservation
- eco-tourism
- education
- elderly
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- energy
- environment
- health
- health care
- health education
- hospital
- human rights
- journalism
- marketing
- media work
- microcredit
- nursing
- organizational development
- painting
- peace
- primary education
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- reforestation
- sea turtle protection
- social services, social work
- solar & hydro projects
- street kids
- teaching
- translation
- tree planting
- volunteer management
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
- women
- writing
- youth development
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Age Range: 18-65 years old
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Home-stays
- Independent living
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Participants Travel to Guatemala
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
Post-Program Services Include:
EntreMundos's Mission Statement: EntreMundos is a non-governmental organization (NGO) which supports and helps local communities NGOs in Guatemala increase their capacity while respecting their principles and values. EntreMundos is an intermediary which facilitates and connects organizations and volunteers, both national and international, with the objective of maximizing the impact of each organization.
Year Founded: 2001
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