| There are numerous opportunities for those seeking to contribute some of their time. Students' volunteer activities have included playing with and comforting neglected and orphaned children, teaching at public and private schools, building homes, and visiting patients in hospitals. The school will be happy to assist those looking to make a difference. There is an extensive list of opportunities available at the school, and the director will be happy to help you find something suitable after your studies, or on the first day of lessons. Generally, everything is arranged at the school in order to allow the student an opportunity to view the various options in person, and to benefit from our experience. We do not arrange volunteering before arrival, in order to keep as many positions available to those actually studying with us. If there is a need to arrange something before arrival, we suggest that the volunteer organization is contacted directly. A list of some of the volunteer organizations, along with web page information, is included below. For various volunteer opportunities:
http://www.volunteerabroad.com/Guatemala.cfm
For work with disadvantaged children:
http://www.godschild.com
For nature, education, and health projects:
arcas@pronet.net.gt
For work in a local hospital:
requests for work can be made at the school
|
