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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Guatemala

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Hotel Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Voluntariado en Hotel - Vive Antigua Guatemala

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Eco Lodge San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

Join our locally run Eco Hotel at lake Atitlan, Guatemala!

25h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 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
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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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

Hotel San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Welcome to Lanquin, the entrance to Semuc Champey!

30h/week Administration Kitchen Hand Reception Bartending
At least 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 2.5

Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Help Welcome our Guests in Reception

25h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Administration Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Hotel Flores, Guatemala

Carisma para nuestra Recepción

24h/week Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

NGO Sipacate, Guatemala

Operations Coordinator - Social Enterprise Beach Town

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

Hotel Panajachel, Guatemala

Ayúdanos en nuestro Hostal en Antigua Guatemala y sus volcanes

27h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Sipacate (La Gomera), Guatemala

Join our vibrant team as a Hospitality & Marketing Volunteer!

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Guest House San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala

Come help run our guest house near Lake Atitlán!

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Hospitality / Reception - met more travelers during your travels!

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Guatemala City, Guatemala

¡Ven y hazte voluntario con nosotros!

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 7 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Help us at our hotel and live our jungle dream with us! =)

30h/week Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp El Paredon, Guatemala

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

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

Hostel Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Join a fun & exciting team in a hostel & make lifelong friends!

25h/week Party Promoter Reception Bartending
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • 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!

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!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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