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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Guatemala

27 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

Hotel El Paredon, Guatemala

Come help at the reception at our small Boutique Surf Hotel!

30h/week Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
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Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Administration
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Other Sipacate, Guatemala

Ayudanos a promover el cuidado de la piel

30h/week Administration
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room

Hostel San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala

Únete a Nosotros en el Paraíso: Hotel & Spa en Guatemala!

32h/week Painting & Decorating Housekeeping Building & Repairing Cooking
From 4 to 12 weeks Tent

Other HUITE, Guatemala

Join and help us with our ECO-OASIS at Huite-Zacapa, Guatemala :)

30h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

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

Hostel Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Bartender in the best hostel of Antigua

28h/week Party Promoter Bartending
From 3 to 6 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Homestay Guatemala City, Guatemala

Social Media Volunteer: Help me create and edit Content in Guatemala!

24h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Guatemala City, Guatemala

Help me keep everything in order and let's practice languages in Guatemala!

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Join the best party hostel in Guatemala!

25h/week Arts Music Party Promoter Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Boat Livingstone, Guatemala

Learn how to sail, and help with general repair

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 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
  • High demand

Surf Camp El Paredon, Guatemala

🏄‍♂️ Help & Surf in El Paredón – Join Our Beach Surf School 🌴

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Private Room 2 meals

Hostel San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Social Media Content Creator / Event Organizer

25h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • 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.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

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