Take a gap year in Guatemala to experience travel abroad along with volunteer work. Guatemala, based in the heart of Central America is a great place to learn Spanish, as well as doing volunteer travel and work. You should think about doing Guatemala volunteer work if you want to work with wildlife or teach English abroad. Click on the links below to find out about and gap year volunteer work abroad and other Guatemala travel options.
A rewarding programme that will see you help build stronger homes for families having to make do with cardboard and dirt floors. Their smiles when you hand them the keys will be more than enough compensation for your efforts.
Nurse injured and confiscated wildlife back to health. You might care for monkeys, parrots, ocelots, taras or kinkajous, carry out wildlife surveys or get see the animals released. Take a trip to the Mayan ruins, too.
Pick up the phrases that’ll make travelling round South America more enjoyable or equip you for our Spanish-speaking programme. You’ll enjoy individual tuition, excellent facilities and activities such as craft sessions and meringue classes.
Be amazed and humbled at the spirit of Guatemala’s poorest communities. You’ll play a vital role in improving their lives by teaching English and other lessons, or by helping to look after the health of local children.
