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Volunteer programs in Guatemala

31 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

Social Project Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Become a Hiking Guide in Guatemala to Help Kids

32h/week Tour Guide
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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
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NGO Antigua, Guatemala

Dream Builder as Classroom Assistant in an NGO

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Antigua, Guatemala

Empowering Tomorrow: English Teacher Assistant in an NGO

25h/week Child Care Arts Teaching Languages
At least 1 day Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

NGO Antigua, Guatemala

Volunteer Classroom Assistant: Share Your Skills, Change Lives!

25h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Guest House San Benito, Guatemala

Multitask Volunteer by the Lake in San Benito, Guatemala 🌅

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Arts Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Social Project Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Creative Social Media Volunteer for Trekking NGO in Guatemala

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 30 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • 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

NGO Río Dulce, Guatemala

Come join us as a farm coordinator here in Guatemala!

30h/week Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 30 days Tent 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

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

project maintenance work

20h/week Farming Gardening Painting & Decorating
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER/ Voluntariado

15h/week Content Writer
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Administration
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS A MARKETING ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Photography Content Writer
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Philanthropic Institution Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

VOLUNTEER IN GUATEMALA AS FUNDRASING ASSISTANT/ Voluntariado

15h/week Content Writer
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

What can I do to help an orphanage in Guatemala?

A volunteer in Guatemala can help orphanages in several different ways. Such institutions need help constantly, since non-profit organizations often face difficulties to help as many people as possible. You can offer classes to the children or simply be a nice companion playing with them! At the same time, you can help the orphanages in a more complex level such as dealing with administrative issues, or helping them with social media to bring more volunteers in the future. The important thing is to keep an open heart and have willingness to help!

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How to visit Antigua as a volunteer in Guatemala?

Being a volunteer abroad is a great and cheap way to get to know places while also helping a community. Antigua Guatemala, sometimes referred to as just Antigua, is a city famous for its well-preserved Spanish architecture, as well as ruins from colonial times. You can help people while exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site! A volunteer in antigua guatemala can work as a videographer, cleaner, receptionist and much more. It all depends on what skills you have to offer, and what the hosts need at the moment!

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How to use Worldpackers to volunteer in Guatemala?

Worldpackers can provide you a place to help in exchange for accommodation in Guatemala. You can help with social media, teaching languages, farming in an organic property, or other kinds of tasks! To start looking for places to volunteer in Guatemala, you can check our hostlist. Also make a profile with your best skills, travel photos and a bit about yourself! To schedule a trip, become a member of the Worldpackers community.

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