Volunteer and Learn Spanish in Guatemala

  Guatemala

• Other Cities in Guatemala: 
Quetzaltenango

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: please inquire

Description: EXIS language and work program combines Spanish lessons with voluntary work in social institutions in Antigua or nearby villages, or in national parks. Volunteer work offers a unique chance to experience the country, the culture and the local population up close and personal.

Highlights: Different forms of voluntary work are organized. If you are a beginner in Spanish or at a low level, a 4 weeks course is minimum requirement.

You can choose to work for the Guatemalan Red Cross, at orphanages, with street children or physically and mentally handicapped, work with the elderly or in a national park. Some workplaces require a relevant education, others do not. You will talk with the school's coordinator during your first weeks to get a better insight into the different possibilities for work, have your questions answered and in general get ready to begin. The coordinator regularly organizes trips to voluntary work places. Not every institution accepts visitors all the time, as the staff protect children at institutions from becoming "tourist attractions".

Please note that it is only possible to work part time along with Spanish lessons if your language skills are satisfactory.

Qualifications: Volunteers must be independent, open minded and minimum 18 years old.

Cost in US$: depends on the length of stay

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 years old above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

EXIS ApS's Mission Statement: EXIS is your ticket to put together a different kind of travel experience. EXIS got started in 1982 with restlessness and an urge to ramble before globalization was a household word and the world could be Googled in five seconds. EXIS made sure nearly 30 years ago that Danish au pairs could drink tea on the High Street in London and now offers unique language study and voluntary work on five continents. EXIS philosophy is still the same to make it possible for you to satisfy your curiosity and thirst for adventure. We work with partners all over the world to build the most secure starting gate for unique experiences and you take it from there! Forget all about the world getting smaller. It's bigger than ever and right within your reach. Join the world... it's yours!

Year Founded: 1982