The Learning Community (Colegio Internacional Poptún, Academia The Learning Center, Baby Gym)

Somos un lugar situado en los alrededores del pueblo rodeado de naturaleza tranquilidad y paz , donde el cantar de los pájaros te despertara cada mañana. Nuestras instalaciones están cerca del pueblo donde podrás realizar distintas actividades turísticas. Somos ecofriendly y nuestro proyecto se enfoca en la educación de los niños entre otras actividades que podrías ayudarnos.

Nuestra corporativa cuenta con un centro de educación, hotel y una finca donde nos dedicamos a la cosecha de frutas y plantas. Nuestro personal es muy amable y atento. Buscamos recibir nuestros voluntarios de la manera más atenta con respeto y felices de tenerlos con nosotros, hacerles sentir como en casa y trabajar en equipo.

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Help out at our beautiful school in the woods.

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Poptún, Guatemala

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Canada

4

My experience was generally quite good at the colegio. My contribution the first week was mainly through video making, and observing how to school worked to set up projects with the kids. The 2nd and 3rd week, I worked more with the children and teachers, teaching music, meditation and storytelling. The kids are lovely and teachers absolutely dedicated to their work. I would recommend this experience more if you are an extroverted person, who can go with the flow in a differently organised system. For me, that was the hardest part since I am more introverted, sensitive and organised.

about 2 months ago

Belgium

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!

about 2 months ago

New Zealand

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!

3 months ago

New Zealand

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.

3 months ago

United States

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!

4 months ago

Mishelle replied

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

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