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Women Empowerment Work

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3 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Improve the lives of women in at risk situations
  • Meet other interns and volunteers from around the world.
  • Improve your Spanish

Highlights

  • Improve the lives of women in at risk situations
  • Meet other interns and volunteers from around the world.
  • Improve your Spanish
  • Learn more about the interesting Mayan culture
  • Add experience to your resume

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    50+

    About the program

    The women empowerment program exists to help women overcome tough situations and empower themselves through education and psychological support.

    The women empowerment program exists to help women overcome tough situations and empower themselves through education and psychological support. The program has different educational modules that improve with the constant work of staff and volunteers. The majority of the workshops are focused on ...

    About the program

    The women empowerment program exists to help women overcome tough situations and empower themselves through education and psychological support. The program has different educational modules that improve with the constant work of staff and volunteers. The majority of the workshops are focused on income-generating skills, as to give a lot of the women in the project financial independence. Volunteers in women empowerment are tasked with :

    Education: Volunteers can teach skills that are useful to the women in the project. Common subjects include basic financial literacy, entrepreneurship coaching, income-generating side projects, organizational and time management skills, etc.

    Psychological support: Some women attending this project come from abusive situations and support is always needed to help them gain confidence once again. The support can include self-esteem workshops or if you have the necessary experience, it can be in the form of psychological consultation.

    Depending on availability, people working in this program maybe assigned to a private project or a governmental project working towards women empowerment.


    Please note that at least Basic Spanish is needed to work in this project, enough to verbally communicate . Spanish lessons are available at an extra cost before starting the project.


    Typical day

    • 7 am : breakfast with host family
    • 7:30 am: walk to project
    • 8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
    • 1pm: lunch time
    • 4pm: Project work time ends
    • 7 pm: Dinner with host family

    Typical day

    • 7 am : breakfast with host family
    • 7:30 am: walk to project
    • 8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
    • 1pm: lunch time
    • 4pm: Project work time ends
    • 7 pm: Dinner with host family


    Free-time activities

    Program is close to Antigua, Guatemala with many sightseeing sites, gyms, bars, cafes.
    Also it serves as great starting point for hikes and transportation hub for other parts of Guatemala like Lake Atitlan, el Paredon beach, Tikal and others.

    Free-time activities

    Program is close to Antigua, Guatemala with many sightseeing sites, gyms, bars, cafes.
    Also it serves as great starting point for hikes and transportation hub for other parts of Guatemala like Lake Atitlan, el Paredon beach, Tikal and others.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, background check, Travel health insurance and copy of passport

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 13:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Host family , in private room with two meals per day

    Participation in cultural activities.

    On call support throughout the service.

    Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement

    Welcome at airport with transport.

    Certificate of program completion.

    Airport Pickup at La Aurora International Airport

    We provide pickup from Aurora International airport in Guatemala city or pickup in Antigua Guatemala.

    Accommodation

    Host family , in private room with two meals per day

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast and dinner provided


    Vegetarian diets can be accommodated. Other types of diet may require participant to cook for him/herself.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Guatemala. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Guatemala provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Guatemala you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Guatemala. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Arrival days are every Sunday except the last two Sundays of December.

    Orientation is held on Mondays.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $270 per week 3 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    3 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.


    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet
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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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