Volunteer Vacation - Student Groups, Professional Teams, Individuals
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Do you like to work with children? Do you like helping those most in need of the basics of life? Do you want flexibility to create-your-own adventure? Join us!
In Los Roblos, Guatemala near gorgeous Lake Atitlán, Casa de Sion runs it's orphanage, Hogares Seguros Para Niños. In addition we provide assistance to the surrounding villages through feeding, medical and educational programs. Volunteers can choose to work with the orphanage children and in our organic gardens. They can provide medical services in our clinic or on trips to the highlands region. There are also opportunities to feed and tutor children in our after-school studies program or assist in distributing food in our mom and tots nutrition program. We also provide several options for excursions for your group. You can choose to take a trip around the lake and do some shopping in the local markets. You might try zip-lining at the nature reserve, or you might want to tour the architecture in Antigua. Come help and explore!
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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If you want to spend a trip chasing waterfalls, meandering through lush jungles, and seeing world heritage sites; Guatemala should be high on your list. Guatemala can be easy to overlook when there are more travelled destinations in the area, but don't be fooled, this country is filled with incredible landscapes and culture, all at a great price.
