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Green Builder Volunteer needed in Guatemala

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La experiencia

Looking to participate in a radically green development project? We have constructed a self-sustainable 18-building green campus in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Using alternative methods and materials, we are empowering the youth of this community, the majority of whom are Kaqchikel Maya, to be the architects of their own futures. Our volunteers will be part of the construction team and will work together to complete our Campus.

Que ofreces?

30 horas de ayuda por semana

Artes: Pintura profesional, escultura o dibujo.

Pintura y Decoración: Ayuda pintando o decorando el local.

Construcción y Reparación: Ayuda con varias tareas de reparación o construcción.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 85 Por semana

Cuantía destinada a: Materiales para las actividades de los voluntarios y Donaciones al proyecto

Descripción: This fee goes partially to your lodging and partially to organizational costs (building materials, builder salaries, teacher salaries, etc.)

Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Certificado: Obtén un certificado de culminación una vez que hayas terminado tu experiencia.

Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Español Intermedio

Entre 18 y 80 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

Programa detallado

The organization is located and works primarily in the community of San Juan Comalapa, in the western highlands of Guatemala. We work to improve the lives of the community through environmental education and alternative construction projects that turn trash, old tires and plastic bottles into beautiful and resilient buildings. We have constructed its flagship school, Centro Educativo Tecnico Chixot in this style. This school offers an integrated green construction and democratic education curriculum that equips students to lead their communities with innovative solutions to complex local and global challenges.

Currently we have 147 students K-9, and employ over 40 local residents between the school and construction staff, impacting not just local educational options, but the economy as well! We have already turned over *400 tons of trash* into 14 buildings and, with your help

Actividades & Turnos

Volunteers will experience a variety of tasks that may include pounding tires with rammed earth, using bottles stuffed with trash to form fences, creating and placing glass bottle bricks for natural lighting, doing concrete or harvesting cactus pads for a natural sealant.

Reglas

Our volunteers will receive a digital copy of our volunteer manual and volunteer contract (the latter must be read and digitally signed).