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Guatemala Volunteer Projects
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Description
The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities to work on a range of projects in Guatemala. Volunteers can become involved in healthcare, childcare, teaching, construction and animal care / animal rights projects.
Childcare:
Many of the children at our projects have been affected by poor living conditions, little or no education and alcohol/drug abuse. Volunteers provide loving care, support, and companionship to children in need, organising games and activities, providing individual attention, educating children in hygiene and assisting with homework. Volunteers will work in centres for street children, orphanages, and schools across La Antigua, working alongside local staff to provide this essential support.
Teaching English:
Volunteers will provide tutoring to local students, establishing workshops, assisting local teachers, and organising educational games and activities. The teaching environment may vary, and volunteers may find themselves teaching on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, rather than in front of large classrooms. The teaching placements are under-resourced and volunteers may be required to assist with the maintenance and cleaning of the teaching environment, as well as fundraising and the collecting of educational materials.
Construction:
Volunteers will work on a variety of projects depending on the current need. Projects typically focus around home-building, school and orphanage renovation, and building playground and bathroom facilities in areas which do not enjoy these facilities. Volunteers will work with a local foreman who will provide guidance and training, along with other volunteers and local families.
Healthcare:
Volunteers will work in a clinic or hospital for low income families, or a clinic for physically and disabled children. Depending on the level of medical experience and Spanish spoken, volunteers will participate in Triage (taking weight, blood pressure, pulse taking etc), working in the hospital wards and preparing medical materials, physiotherapy, health campaigns and assisting with mealtimes and activities for the local children. Volunteers for these projects require at least Intermediate Spanish as the staff they will work with have limited English. Notarized documentation of your medial school, nursing school, or other medical qualifications will be required. Volunteers without medical experience can still partake on this program, but will be limited in the activities they are able to participate in.
The Working with the Elderly program is the second medical option, and volunteers work in nursing homes and senior centres in and around La Antigua. The projects are there to provide a compassionate and friendly atmosphere for the elderly, in under-resourced and under-funded centres in need of volunteer manpower. Volunteers provide one-on-one attention, basic healthcare and organise recreational activities for the elderly. Formal medical qualifications are not essential for this program, and the project welcomes outside ideas for projects.
Animal Care and Animal Rights:
This project allows volunteers to work with and protect abandoned cats and dogs, providing human company, medical treatment and playtime for the animals. Volunteers will also participate in educational programs in local schools, spay and neuter programs, rabies vaccinations and fund-raising events. Other activities such as brushing and cleaning of cages are common. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to participate in small construction, fundraising, and photography projects for the animals.
Requirements:
* be at least 18 years of age
* have no health problems
* for the Healthcare Programs volunteers must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish (i.e. be able to hold a relevant conversation, understand and follow instructions, and so on).
* for the Construction and Animal Care programs volunteers must be physically fit
Requirements
* have no health problems
* for the Healthcare Programs volunteers must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish (i.e. be able to hold a relevant conversation, understand and follow instructions, and so on).
* for the Construction and Animal Care programs volunteers must be physically fit
Do you require that volunteers for this position be
Christian?
Organizational Statement of Faith:
Language
Spanish
Short Term Mission Trip Details
Region
Central America, Latin America
This cost includes:
A program fee covers the cost of your placement and varies depending on how long you wish to volunteer for. Please see further details at http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/guatemala
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