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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Guatemala

28 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

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
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Private School Escuintla, Guatemala

English teacher support in Escuintla, Guatemala

25h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

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

Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Join Us in Caring for Guests and Helping in the Kitchen-Guatemala

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

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

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

Eco Lodge Chicanutz, Guatemala

Help us rebrand and shine online with your social media skills

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 3.5

Homestay Guatemala City, Guatemala

Cultural exchange & languages practicing: Spanish & English here

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

Other San José, Guatemala

Vive la Magia de la Selva Maya: Arte y Cultura en San Román 🌿🎨✨

15h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal

Homestay Flores, Guatemala

Teach English to Kids and do some easy tasks

25h/week Social Work
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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

Homestay Guatemala City, Guatemala

Models, Influencers and Athletes: Live an Amazing Experience Abroad and Create Fantastic Content!

24h/week Teaching Sports Photography
At least 1 week Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay Guatemala City, Guatemala

Imagen para creación de contenido - Models for content creation

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