Volunteer in Guatemala | Education, Medical, Environmental & more

Volunteer in Guatemala | Education, Medical, Environmental & more

Location
  • Guatemala
    • Antigua
Length
2 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Age Min.
18
Age Max
100
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Host Family Hostel
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
469
Price Details
2 weeks $469
3 weeks $624
4 weeks $857
5 weeks $1004
6 weeks $1152
7 weeks $1300
8 weeks $1589

Accommodation:
Host family , in private room with two meals per day
OR
Dorms: In shared accommodation with breakfast. Add $4 per night.
Participation in cultural activities.
On call support throughout the service.
Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement
Welcome at airport with transport.
Certificate of program completion.
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Some Meals
What's Not Included
Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
Jul 28, 2022
Jan 22, 2026
75 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Volunteer in Guatemala or intern and see why the country’s motto is the “country of eternal spring”. Its rich Mayan heritage, beautiful landscapes, varied climates, and charming people make it the perfect destination for your program.

Join a dedicated team of volunteers and interns working towards the development of Guatemala and its people. By joining our volunteering programs in Guatemala, you can be sure that you are joining an authentic experience, where we will match your skills and interests where you can make the most impact.

You can volunteer in:
-Childcare.
-Education.
-Sustainable Agriculture.
-Turtle conservation.
-Environmental preservation.
-Special education for people with disabilities.
-Animal Care.

You can also intern in:
-Micro-finance
-Medicine and Health.
-Veterinary sciences
-Physiotherapy
-Nursing
-Dental care

Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.

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Program Highlights

  • Meet other volunteers from around the world!
  • Get to know Mayan culture
  • Challenge yourself with volcano hikes, camping trips and more outdoor activities
  • Give back to communities in need in quality programs
  • Choose how long and when you want to volunteer. Programs available from 2-24 weeks

Program Impact

What makes us different?

We are Local

We are not a tourism company or corporation. We are committed to supporting the communities we work in by helping local projects and the local economy.

Responsibility

We work in each of our destinations. Our in-country knowledge is key to delivering participants to projects that need it the most. We use local staff and create local employment.

Safety

INLEX evaluates participants, projects, host families, and uses only trusted providers for their programs. By using our local staff’s knowledge and criteria we can establish a safe network of programs within each country.

Experience

INLEX has been working with volunteers and interns along with designing educational programs since 2005. Our experience and impact are constantly improving our programs.

Positive impact

Projects are carefully matched the participant’s skills. The projects and companies work with a volunteer or intern who will be useful to their goals and participants get useful and rewarding experience. The best match ensures a win-win situation for each party.

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Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 43 reviews
  • 5 rating 86.05%
  • 4 rating 13.95%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Impact 4.6
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.55
  • Value 4.75
  • Safety 4.8
  • Growth 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 3
  • Housing 4
  • Safety 5
Showing 1 - 8 of 43 reviews
Sara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Antigua, Guatemala

Great host family: even when communicating was a bit difficult.

Great experience: food vice, traveling/exploring.

Great work at Eco Farm: good work and good teamwork.

I easily got help when I was sick, every step of my process. And met some great people, who I am also going to see again, when they are back.

I am born in Guatemala, but adopted, so it was wonderful to have the opportunity to travel and seeing the country I came from.

I also got reminded, not to take what I have in Denmark for granted.

What was your funniest moment?
Every weekend my roomie and I went to see different things around Guatemala.
Pros
  • Good help, when needed
  • Beautiful country
  • Great coffee
Cons
  • Beans
  • Bad stomach
  • Change of temperature from place to place
43 people found this review helpful.
Emily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

life changing experience!

I can't write enough great things about this program. The clinic we helped at really felt like we were improving people's lives. The staff was unforgettable, and I looked forward to going every single day of our stay. Our guide, Alex, was a genuine lifesaver. We felt so cared for and safe all thanks to him. Our host mother made us feel at home and cherished. There was also plenty to do in Guatemala for fun on the weekends. I am so thankful that this program exists and that I had the opportunity to experience it.

51 people found this review helpful.
Kylee
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

PT Clinic Review

I had a lovely time at Physiocentro in Guatemala. I was able to assist with patients and see treatment techniques that I had not seen before in the US. I also loved staying with my host family who were so welcoming. Every weekend was a new adventure from climbing volcanoes to visiting a giant lake with crystal blue water! My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and it was the perfect balance of working and serving a purpose and also exploring a new country! I would recommend this program to everyone!

What was your funniest moment?
Probably my last day there! We signed up for a race that the local fire department was hosting and it was so fun crawling under wire and racing in fireman gear!
Pros
  • Expounded my Spanish abilities
  • Friendships with fellow clinicians
  • Beautiful sights!
Cons
  • Not enough time to see it all!
59 people found this review helpful.
Iris Magaly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review

Going to Guatemala with INLEX made me feel extremely supported and safe throughout the experience. We were provided so much information on Guatemala to learn more about its history, taken around cities to get to know Guatemala, texted every day for check ups to make sure we were ok, helped with transportation whether it was direct information or a direct ride, and put in an amazing clinic to work with fisioterapeutas that enhanced our learning experience in Guatemala and made the clinic fun! I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you.

Pros
  • Transportation
  • Support
  • Safety
61 people found this review helpful.
Kayana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Physiotherapy Volunteer Program

Our experience with this program was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrive de, the staff made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. Getting to Guatemala did not go exactly as planned, but our trip coordinator, Alex, made accommodations and ensured we had everything we needed upon arrival. Throughout this entire trip, he was always available to help, answer question, and to make sure that we were okay and comfortable, no matter how big or small the concern.

Coming into the trip we were nervous about staying with a host family, but this experience turned out to be just as wonderful. I never once felt unsafe or uncomfortable in the home. She provided us 2 meals each day (breakfast and dinner), and created a safe and welcoming space to return to.

Transportation to and from the airport was arranged for us. While using public transportation at first felt overwhelming and intimidating, with some guidance it became manageable. At times communication could be a little tough, but everyone we met was patient, and we figured out ways to communicate with Google Translate. During our free time, we had opportunities to explore —including hiking Acatenango, Fuego, and visiting the ruins.

Overall, this trip was an unforgettable experience. Everyone we met was kind, helpful, and genuinely cared about making the stay meaningful. I would highly recommend this program to anyone considering.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I did this all over again, I would book this trip for more than 2 weeks.
Pros
  • Support and coordination
  • Safe and welcoming housing
  • Adventures and experiences
Cons
  • Communication barriers
61 people found this review helpful.
Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

INLEX Clinic de San José Pastores

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my time.

The clinic was so welcoming and the Spanish classes were incredible! My host family was also amazing and really went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and looked after.

This was the most incredible experience and I’m so thankful to inlex for making it possible and supporting me through the experience!

Pros
  • One on one Spanish classes
  • The most incredible host family
  • Broadening my knowledge of providing healthcare in a resource poor setting
176 people found this review helpful.
Pete
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Guatemala Sustainable Farming

My program went very well in Guatemala. I learned a whole lot about the technical aspects of cultivation in greenhouses, and helped (I think) by adding a pair of work hands, and all in all got a very deep and well-rounded experience. The cultural and language immersion of living in the Western Highlands of Guatemala was thorough and invigorating. I'm glad I chose to do this for the length of time I did (12 weeks), because I found myself integrating more an more into the work-site and people and life as time went by. Thanks very much for facilitating this and making it possible!

Pros
  • Deep cultural experience
  • Language immersion
  • Tecnical training
183 people found this review helpful.
Jennifer
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Delightful Experience

The support from INLEX was personal and reliable. It was so nice to stay with a local family the first night and have an informative ride to my program placement. I had many new and interesting experiences at Hawaii. The local staff were wonderful and the food was delicious. I met some friendly and helpful volunteers who made my stay even better.
Some unexpected changes occurred when I left the program to head back toward the airport and my Coordinator, Alex, changed arrangements and supported me the whole way through. As a solo traveler with minimal ability to speak Spanish, I felt secure with his assistance. I would recommend their services.

Pros
  • Lovely being by the beach
  • Great food
  • Seeing turtles hatch
Cons
  • One small hut for voluteers
  • Need to be a self starter
  • Program facility somewhat run down
171 people found this review helpful.

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