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Volunteer with Children in Antigua, Guatemala

Company : A Broader View Volunteers Corps
Activity: Orphanage Work
Country: Guatemala
Duration: 1 week to 3 months
Approx Costs: 750 to 2500 $ Dollars (US)

At this program, poor children suffering from malnutrition are provided a safe haven, medical support, education, food and a place to recover. 

Most of the children are under 6yrs old and come from all over Guatemala for care. The project focus is care and support, feeding, health checks, and monitoring. This program is also recommended for pre-medical students and those interested in a medical career path.

Activities: feeding babies, changing diapers, helping with lessons in the pre-school, teaching basic English to kindergarten, help preparing lessons, playing games with the kids in the afternoons, organizing & support the sport of karate, ballet, football and weekly workshops.

 

Overview

  • Project Length: From 1 to 12 weeks
  • Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 6-8 hours per day
  • Requirements: Proficiency in Spanish or Spanish Immersion Lessons
  • Age Limits: Minimum 18yrs or older for solo travelers.
  • Minimum Age: 12 to 17 yrs if traveling with parents.
  • Vaccinations: Routine Vac, Hep-A and Typhoid

 

What is Included

  • Accommodation: Host Families
  • Meals: 3 per day M-F, 2 meals Saturday, no meals Sunday
  • Arrival: Airport meet and greet pickup
  • Orientation: Project Overview and Orientation
  • Support: Pre-trip written guide, In-country ABV staff available 24/7
  • Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer

 

Not Included

  • Flights to Guatemala. Entry Visa.Departure taxes. Vaccinations.Local Transportation.Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet

 

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