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Guatemala Building Homes Volunteer
Read our travellers' experiences Building Homes in Guatemala
Nick's travel diary
The average Guatemalan family lives on less than $5 a day, stretching across as many as 8 children. Most homes are makeshift houses built of nothing more than cardboard and bamboo with dirt floors.
Voluntary work
As a volunteer you will be building homes for the most vulnerable families. The houses are built with a window, a lockable door and a toilet. They are then furnished with bunk beds and painted whatever the colour the family decides.
There are also opportunities to help in healthcare and education within these communities. In a short space of time your work will have a positive impact on the their lives of the communities that you are working alongside.
Location
The project is located in the surrounding areas of Antigua. The villages where you will be building are generally based between a 10 and 40-minute drive from accommodation.
Accommodation and meals
All volunteers will live with a typical Guatemalan family in Antigua or Jocotenango. You will have your own private room with a key to the main door for your own convenience. The bathrooms all have hot water and flushing western toilets, you may have to share a bathroom with fellow volunteers. You will be provided with 3 meals a day. Breakfast and dinner are provided by the host family and a packed lunch is provided on site.
Language requirements
It is advisable that you learn some Spanish before traveling or taking part in volunteer work. This volunteer work can be easily combined with our Guatemala Language School which is suitable for complete beginners or those that want to develop existing language skills.
Click here for details of the Guatemala Language School
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Programme Overview
Durations and prices: 2 weeks £449, 4 weeks £599
2 week language & 4 weeks volunteering £799
4 week language & 4 weeks volunteering £999
How to book & pay:
Deposit of £195 to secure with balance due 12 weeks before departure.
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What is included?
Pre-departure information pack
Met at Guatemala City airport
Airport transfers
Private room with a local family
3 meals a day
(2 meals whilst at language school)
Organised activities and excursions (language school only)
Support from on-site coordinators |
What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance |
Summary:
A rewarding programme making a difference to some of the poorest families in Guatemala. Help change lives by helping to rebuild or build new homes for disadvantaged families.
Other voluntary work in Guatemala
Programme dates: Starts first Monday of every month |
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Ask us a question
If there's anything you'd like to know, call on 01892 701 881
or complete the form below and we'll be able to help.
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