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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Guatemala

63 opportunities found

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Ayúdanos a que mas personas nos conozcan

25h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Apóyanos/ayúdanos en tareas domesticas.

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Ayudanos aprender un nuevo idioma

25h/week Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Comparte tus Habilidades en Manualidades y Diseño en Guatemala🎨✂

25h/week Arts Social Media Content Writer Painting & Decorating
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Higher approval

Permaculture project Tzununa, Guatemala

🌿 Discover Magical Lake Atitlán & Learn Permaculture Off-Grid

20h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Looking for handy people, builders, carpenters, & DIY project ppl

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Mantenimiento y Cuidado del Espacio 🚧🔧

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

¡Únete a nuestra aventura en el lago!

25h/week Tour Guide Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

🌿 Help Us Start a New Eco-Project on the Caribbean Coast of Guatemala! 🌊

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Ayúdame en la cocina y tareas domésticas

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Colabora en el jardin de mi mamá

25h/week Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Cubulco, Guatemala

Tienes habilidades en el diseño floral? 🌸

30h/week Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Join us as a vegetarian chef in our volunteers kitchen!

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Other Flores, peten, Guatemala

🏋️‍♀️ Coach de CrossFit/Functional en Flores, Petén, Guatemala 🌿

25h/week Teaching Sports
At least 30 days Private Room 2 meals

Other Panajachel, Guatemala

🍫 Help Build a Chocolate Shop & Cultural Space in Guatemala🏔️

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Private School Poptún, Guatemala

Help out at our beautiful school in the woods.

25h/week Social Media Teaching Sports Music Arts
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Volunteering in Guatemala: an unforgettable experience

One of the best things about volunteering in Guatemala is that you will have the opportunity to get to know locals and make friends! You will also get to practice your Spanish skills in this beautiful Central American country. 

To help you to find the right position for you, Worldpackers offer an intuitive design with lots of filters that you can use, such as travel length, host types, additional benefits, purpose of the trip and so on.

Things to do and see in Guatemala

While helping with a project in Guatemala, you can enjoy some of its best cities, like Antigua Guatemala, which is a colonial-era Spanish city with a beautiful landscape; San Juan and Jocotenango. The ancient Maya site of Tikal is also a must-see. You can explore beautiful lakes, rivers, and forests while you are volunteering in Guatemala.

Another great thing about the country is that there are plenty of delicious foods to try. From tamales and empanadas to pepian and jocón, there are plenty of tasty dishes to keep you satisfied. 

Guatemala is also home to some of the best coffee in the world, so be sure to try a cup while you are there.

Volunteering in Guatemala is an incredible experience that you will never forget.  Whenever you are ready to dive into this, sign up at Worldpackers and have the best support and cost-benefit!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

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