Guatemala

Career break in Guatemala

A career break in Guatemala is full of exciting possibilities. For example in terms of simply having some fun and relaxing a career break in Guatemala allows you to enjoy spending time on some of the finest beaches in South America. There’s also plenty of history to discover on a career break in Guatemala – the Spanish conquistadors certainly left their mark and Guatemala is also the centre of the ancient Mayan culture which dominated the region for the best part of 4,000 years. An absolute ‘must do’ on a career break in Guatemala is to pay a visit to the Mayan pyramids at Tikal.

Guatemala career break

If you would like to get even closer to the wildlife on a Guatemala career break, there are two extremely rewarding Guatemala voluntary work programmes to choose from – both of which are dedicated to protecting some of Guatemala’s most endangered species from the threat of extinction. When you volunteer on a Guatemala career break you also benefit from receiving Spanish tuition – a skill which helps you get so much more out of your Guatemala career break.

Guatemala

Voluntary work in Guatemala

Guatemala career break brochure


	Animal Rescue Centre Guatemala

Play a vital role in rehabilitating wild animals that have been maltreated. Get involved in their daily care, feed them, monitor their behaviour and make sure their enclosures are clean.


	Guatemala Building Homes Volunteer

Give an impoverished family the keys to a house you’ve just built for them. You’ll be working to build safe, solid houses to replace their cardboard shelters. An extremely rewarding project – no building experience needed.


	Guatemala Community Outreach Project

Make a valuable, long lasting contribution to a village in Guatemala. Give the children some basic lessons in English, maths, computing or crafts, build classrooms and recreational facilities or help with healthcare.


	Guatemala Experience

Discover the beauty, warmth and colour of Guatemala. Get to know the locals, the language and the culture and climb a volcano. Do some volunteer work, swim in warm waters, visit Mayan ruins – fantastic!


	Guatemala Spanish Language School

Take fun, innovative and fruitful Spanish lessons at one of two language centres. Learn from experienced teachers and take advantage of cultural activities and a home-stay to practise outside of lessons. ¡Olé…!


	Guatemala Turtle Conservation Project

Carry out valuable conservation work on the Pacific Coast. Patrol the beaches, collect and take eggs to the hatchery and record data – your efforts will help protect a fascinating species from extinction.