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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Guatemala

14 opportunities found

Non-Profit Project Poptún, Guatemala

Meaningful social work in our community in Guatemala

15h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Poptún, Guatemala

Help us with maintenance and make a positive impact in Guatemala!

15h/week Child Care Building & Repairing Cleaning Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Administration
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
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Homestay Salamá, Guatemala

Help us develop our social work project on El Cerro de la Cruz

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Arts Social Work
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Voluntariado en el Paraíso Natural: Cuida nuestra Casa Sostenible en Guatemala

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 3 to 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Antigua , Magdalena Milpas Altas, Guatemala

Come help a poor community , to be self sustainable in Guatemala

15h/week Painting & Decorating Gardening Social Work Farming
From 4 days to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Antigua, Guatemala

programador de plataformas de ventas

20h/week Social Media
From 3 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Antigua, Guatemala

Aventura inolvidable en Antigua: ¡Únete a nosotros como voluntario en nuestro nuevo hostal en Guatemala

20h/week Gardening Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 11 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala

"Building the Future Together: Join Us in Creating a Home"

20h/week Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala

Voluntariado de Idiomas y ayuda en marketing

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Farm Chicacao, Guatemala

Permaculture Farm to Table Jungle Homestead Experience in Guatemala

15h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host

Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala

🌎 Nuevo Hostel en Guatemala: Vive y Conecta en el Lago

25h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception
From 4 weeks to 2 months Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala

Be a part of our team and assist at the reception

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Eco Lodge Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Help at a beautiful mountain lodge outside of Antigua, Guatemala

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • High demand

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!

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