Maya Moon Lodge

We offer very good accommodation on a beautiful lake in Guatemala - Lake Atitlán - Great way to explore the lake and area, have fun and get to know the area, interacting with the local Mayan people.

Bed in a 4 bed shared spacious lake side cabana with large balcony, each bed is separated by a divider for privacy, reading lamp, power points, with large balcony with hammocks, great views, right on the lake. Hot water showers, coffee machine, drinking water, WiFi. Mini fridge
We have very good internet Wi Fi all through the lodge.
The work exchanger will be working with the local indigenous staff, we hire one family, our manager is from the local village, 7/8 local workers, we have two/three work exchangers and a manager from the U.k.
The local staff are from Tzununa, they speak spanish as a second language, mainly they speak Kachiquel.

The volunteer has the opportunity to learn the local customs, improve Spanish, explore the lake, have fun, meet people, go to events and classes etc.

It is a great opportunity to explore the lake, swim, hike,paddle board, tube, take yoga classes and courses in holistic studies in the nearby village of San Marcos for example.

The volunteers contribute 5/6 hours a day for 5 days, on a beautiful lake, great place to swim, Paddleboards and tube. W have a beach and road and lake access. We are a small family lodge on Lake Atitlan in Tzununá on Lake Atitlán. We are currently renting out 4 private cabanas with kitchens and 7 beds in the shared dorm room We are directly on the lake in Tzununa. Great views, a beach, good for swimming. We prefer single people with experience, who can stay minimum of 8 weeks. (Please read our requirements before applying, we only take work exchangers that can commit to a minimum of 2 months ( after a week trial on both sides ) We offer a share of the tips, food on shift, breakfast and lunch or dinner ( vegetarian )accommodation, laundry. 2 days off a week. Use of paddle-board, free tubes. We like general all rounder help exchange people that can work with a team, have customers service skills with clients and are flexible and grounded. Our lodge was co created by Fiona and Chris and a local family, it has taken 14 years of building to be at the stage it is now, the land was barren, we have been open as as a lodge for about 10 years We employ people from the local village of Tzununa, we only have work exchange volunteers to do tasks the local people can not do at this stage, we hope to be able to train the local people to perform all tasks in the future. We are looking for one person to help at our lodge : at reception, help around the lodge, checking rooms, general day to day tasks of the lodge. Experience preferred in restaurants too. A good allrounder. We provide all food on shifts and accommodation and a share of the tips. Please send your email address so we can send more info on the exchange.