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Work Exchange and Volunteer programs in Guatemala

26 opportunities found

Hotel Livingstone, Guatemala

Be part of our family at the Guatemalan Caribbean Coast

30h/week Administration Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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
  • 4.0
  • 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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Hostel Flores, Guatemala

Marketing Specialist & Social Media artists

30h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

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 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

Hostel Sipacate, Guatemala

Venha tocar um samba e pagode na Guatemala

20h/week Music Party Promoter Bartending
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

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

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

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

Hostel Flores, Guatemala

Our project needs your help! Small growing hostel in Flores Island :)

20h/week Social Work Cleaning Kitchen Hand
From 3 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Agustín Lanquín, Guatemala

Join us as our English Teacher!

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Animal Shelter Tzununa, Guatemala

Social Media/Content Creator

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Flores, Guatemala

🎉 Event Promoter Volunteer – Create Unforgettable Experiences🌅

30h/week Cleaning Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

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

Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

"Meet Mogli and Tarzan" 2 jungle boys looking for a teacher

25h/week Child Care
At least 4 weeks Private Room 3 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.

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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