Come help in our lakeside lodge at Lake Atitlán in Guatemala

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Connect with international travelers: 16 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice Spanish: 13 travelers recommend this host to practice Spanish
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 30 days

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Our lodge is central to all the villages on Lake Atitlán. We are directly on the lake, great for swimming , clean water, we offer stand up paddle-boarding and tubes. We have a restaurant and a bar on the lake. Private Rooms and a shared room all with balconies and great views.We need 3/4 people to help at reception and the restaurant to help with the guests and perform work that the local village people are not yet able to do. 8 weeks minimum.

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Requirements

Fluent English and Beginner Spanish
Between 22 and 38 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hotel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Meeting international travelers
13 Practicing Spanish
12 Get in touch with nature
10 Meeting locals
10 Immersing in the local culture
3 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 8. Decent work and economic growth
8 3. Good health and well-being
7 12. Responsible consumption and production

Kendra

United States

My time at the hotel was wonderful and it's sad it's come to an end. It's a great location to explore other parts of the lake, and MayaMoon itself is simply a beautiful place. During high season, the work can be busy, but I really enjoy meeting different people from all over the world, and you still have time to do activities you want - swimming, paddle boarding, hiking, etc. I also appreciate the sleeping arrangements as it's nice to have your own space and not just bunk beds. Thanks for everything Fe and the MayaMoon Crew, I will miss you all. ✨

13 days ago

Romee

Netherlands

MayaMoon is an amazing place. Fe & the managers da really good job. The treat you as part of the team and not as a volunteer. In high season it can be really busy but there is always somebody to help you out. The hours are perfect, you have enough time to explore the lake or enjoy the dock. 🌞 2 months seems a long time, but time flies! ¡Hasta Luego! 🌙

24 days ago

Kelsey

Trinidad and Tobago

The hotel took my heart day one. I really felt like I hit the jackpot of hosts when I arrived at the hotel. Amazing owners and amazing kitchen staff who are helpful, fun and supportive. The tasks are very fair and easy enough to breeze through the two month contract that when it's done, you will feel like where did the time go. The location of the hotel is perfect to go to all the popular tourist spots as well as untapped places worth visiting. The food was phenomenal the sleeping arrangements is incredible and afforded my own own space. Highly recommend. Message me for more details.

6 months ago

Cassi

United States

The hotel quickly became a home away from home. The location is absolutely beautiful and the work is very fair, leaving a lot of time for yoga, reading, swimming, hiking, paddle boarding, and exploring the lake. The volunteer room is cozy and has a lot of space to settle in. The food is healthy and fresh and 2 meals are provided on days that you work. There is a 2 month commitment, but the time truly flew by and I couldn't believe it was already time to leave. I had such a chilled and relaxing time at the lodge and I cant wait to return!

8 months ago

Ariane

Canada

This was my first volunteering experience and I am so glad I did it at the hotel! The work was fair, the team super nice, and the environment is just amazing. Highly recommend :)

10 months ago

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