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Non-Profit Project San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala
"Building the Future Together: Join Us in Creating a Home"
What you offer
20h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 25
Per day
Fee pays for
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
The big problem we have with the project is that we don't have state or international funding. If you want to work here, you can help by buying materials for the volunteer house, and in this way you can help build a better place for those who help with the project. Such as cement, iron, sand, etc.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
- Verified Host
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Availability
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Help with the construction, carrying materials, mixing cement and sand, in other words, you have to do everything that is needed to be a builder. We have most of the tools. We need your financial cooperation and your strength so that together we can make a more dignified home for the volunteers. Do a fundraiser with your friends or on the internet so that we can finish our project quickly.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Between 22 and 60 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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28 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Non Profit Project
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 25 Immersing in the local culture
- 16 Meeting locals
- 15 Practicing Spanish
- 12 Get in touch with nature
- 11 Creating true social impact
- 8 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 14 4. Quality education
- 5 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 1 3. Good health and well-being
Uiyun
South Korea
It was a nice experience with kids, They are really nice, kind, interested into learn other culture. loved my stay here I would recommend it !
3 months ago
Ольга/Olga
Russia
Daniel and his family approach their project with all their heart, often they just don't have enough time for a lot. And they really need help. I recommend. Just keep in mind that there will be little food, and if you are used to coffee or large portions, then count on yourself, buy more food. The family is very friendly and open to communication. You will be into the real world of Guatemala. I recommend.
about 1 year ago
Nina
Netherlands
It was an immense pleasure to work with Daniel's daughters Lisbeth and Leila. They made me feel welcome and showed me around the school. The students are 15-21 year old Mayan girls from local communities that are eager to learn and very inquisitive. It was a joy to contribute to their language education and a very rewarding time spent at San Juan! A couple of things that you should be prepared for when volunteering here. The nights get very cold so be sure to bring thermals to make sure you don't wake from the cold at night. The room they provide get frosty (even for a Dutch girl like me).
over 1 year ago
Daniel replied
Yes friend, thank you for your support in school painting, in English classes, in psychological support for the girls.
God bless you, you sing impressively. We are looking for money to build the volunteer house.
Hanna
France
Daniel and his family are as sweet as they are engaged and ambitious. I had to help repainting the classrooms and I had access to all the material needed. You will also be welcomed to eat with the family all three meals (I found quantity ok but if too little for you, you can buy more food in the center which is close by) Daniel needs volunteers who are independent and willing to help, not just sleep and eat for free. There is work to do and it is a beautiful project :) Comfort is basic but again if you are here to help you will have a fulfilling experience with this nice family!
6 months ago
Monica
United States
Volunteering here was a great experience! Definitely a wonderful way to be immersed in local culture and languages! The students at the school are all so eager to learn which makes teaching very rewarding. The store was also great because you get to really see how the textiles are made and can be up close with the weaving process. I would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for a deep cultural immersion with community impact!
about 1 year ago
Daniel replied
thanks, you was very usefull for the school, the girls remember you. thanks for to do that.
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