Help out at our beautiful school in the woods.

Chili

5

La experiencia fue distinta al de otros voluntarios debido a q arribamos al final del año escolar. El voluntariado se trato de ayudar a la Cafetería más que de hacer trabajo escolar. No tuvimos mucho tiempo con los niños ni con profes, aunque el tiempo con elllos fue de calidad. Asimismo, tuvimos la oportunidad de compartir y conocer a la familia detrás del la escuela la que nos acogió con un cariño honesto y desinteresado. Ellos nos enseñaron de su cocina, costumbres y de la zona en general. Vivimos día de los muertos y otros momentos con ellos dándonos algo inolvidable, un Poptún maravilloso

il y a environ 2 mois

Mexique

5

Mi experiencia en el voluntariado fue increíble. Pude convivir con niños pequeños, compartir momentos llenos de amor y aprendizaje, y descubrir lo valioso que es aportar a una comunidad desde el corazón.

il y a 2 mois

États-Unis

5

Of all the places I have volunteered so far, this is one of my favorites. The host Michelle is amazing, understanding, and is creating a very inspiring project and life for the children here…who by the way, are the sweetest kids ever. The family and staff are amazing too. There are so many ways to help out but even just playing with the kids is highly encouraged. I've learned so much being here, from language and culture to the local life. I hope you can come and help teach English and more in poptun too!! 🌺

il y a 3 mois

États-Unis

5

Overall, I really loved my time at the school, especially working with the students because they are so friendly and welcoming to the volunteers. Since Poptún is not a very popular tourist location, it's a great place for cultural immersion. I learned a lot about Guatemala from the students, teachers, staff, and locals. The only negative I had was that I expected to do more work in the "eco garden," but the garden wasn't being used while I was there. I think it would've helped if I had a more in-depth initial meeting with more detailed plans going into the experience.

il y a 4 mois

Espagne

5

Volunteering at the school was a great experience. You easily feel at home and the kids are kind, welcoming and very curious, which makes it even a better experience.

il y a 5 mois

Belgique

5

I would recommend volunteering at the school if you are an innovative person who would like to experience the culture and its school system. I was given the opportunity to run a project where I gave pedagogical training to the teachers, from which both I and the school learned a lot! In addition, I had the opportunity to experience the warmth of all the people in poptun, the teachers, students and families in Poptun. For example, I went to the zumba classes, at dinner with a family and I was given the opportunity to go to a public school for 1 day. Thanks to everyone and definitely Mishelle!

il y a 6 mois

Nouvelle-Zélande

5

Working at the little school was one of the highlights of our trip so far. The school is nestled in a beautiful pine forest with squirrels, hummingbird and much more. The kids were so lovely and full of life. They adopted us like we'd always been there and loved to get us to join in with lunchtime games. The staff were very welcoming too, inviting us to different activities after school and in the weekends. Overall it was a real pleasure working here and I hope we made some positive impacts along the way. A big thank you to our amazing hosts, Michelle, Juan and family for making it possible!

il y a 7 mois

Nouvelle-Zélande

5

This was our first volunteer experience and it was wonderful. You get a lot of freedom about how you contribute to the project. We helped with English classes, teacher training, and created a volunteer handbook. The people are so lovey! We don't know much Spanish but they were very forgiving. They offered to take us on walks, a river trip, and to Zumba. The property is gorgeous. The cabin is surrounded by nature and animals, very tranquil. The meals are great. We want to come back one day! I really recommend it. The intention of the school is beautiful. You won't regret going here.

il y a 8 mois

États-Unis

5

This was an incredible experience. Mishelle and her family went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. They helped me sort out transportation to Poptún, picked me up from the bus stop, and invited me to dinner. All of the teachers and kids were very excited to have me there. Bridget, one of the teachers, is studying to be an aesthetician and is practicing her services. You should ask her about it, she does hair and manicure/pedicure services and gave me a really nice pedicure. Overall, I can only say good things. Only thing I will say, you must be ok with animals/insects!

il y a 9 mois

Mishelle a répondu

Thank you for the time you dedicated to our project. It was really nice having you here with us.

Espagne

5

We loved being part of the volunteer program in Poptún! For two weeks, we felt completely welcomed by the school and its the school. It was a beautiful experience to create a video that will help the school showcase itself, as well as to spend time with the children. Everything was made easy for us—from staying in a cozy wooden cabin in the forest to enjoying delicious meals prepared by the school's cook and receiving countless invitations to connect with the local the school. We are incredibly happy to have contributed in our own small way, but even more grateful for their kindness.

il y a 9 mois

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