- Guatemala
About Program
Volunteers in Guatemala teach the basics of English to children between 6 and 12 years old. Lessons are taught in public schools of Santiago Atitlán. The average workload is 16 hours per week (you should add some preparation time for each lesson). You will be teaching about 4 to 5 hours a day, four days a week. You will have Fridays off so you can go on little trips visit the beautiful towns around Lake Atitlán, hike some of the 34 volcanoes spread around the country, and visit other unique places such as La Antigua Guatemala, Chichicastenango and Semuc Champey.
Volunteers will be trained in the use of our academic materials upon their arrival. These materials are standard throughout our organization and they follow the ESL international levels. All this work is organized and managed on-the-ground by our Volunteer Coordinator. She organizes the arrival, accommodation and teaching schedule of our volunteers in Guatemala.
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Program Highlights
- Make a change in the community of Santiago Atitlan by supporting the education of Guatemalan youth.
- Live with a host family and experience the Guatemalan way of living.
- Immerse yourself in the Mayan culture: learn Tz'utujil and shop for huipiles.
- Challenge yourself by learning how to teach.
- See Tikal, Antigua and Lake Atitlan with your own eyes.
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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.
