In just a week, you can help to vastly improve one family’s situation by volunteering on this short-term community project near Antigua, Guatemala. In an effort to improve the standard of living for indigenous communities, you will assist in building energy efficient stoves to help families below the poverty line. Indoor air pollution is responsible for more deaths each year than both Malaria and AIDS. A cleaner, more energy-efficient stove can add decades onto the life expectancy of a house’s occupants. You can also learn Spanish with 20 hours of one-on-one Spanish lessons and explore the area during a half-day adventure excursion of biking, rock climbing or hiking.

Highlights

Woman Volunteering in Guatemala

  • Work side-by-side with indigenous families
  • Start and finish each selected project within one week
  • Learn Spanish in one-on-one classes
  • Take a half-day hike to a volcano or mountain bike

Unique Aspects

By staying with a local family, you will have an enriching cultural experience and gain a valuable opportunity to practice your Spanish. In addition, you will have the rewarding experience of knowing you have improved the lives of those in need by helping with community projects.

Accommodations

Stay with local families in Antigua in comfortable but semi-basic accommodation.

Duration

1 to 4 week options

Sustainable Elements

  • This project will help drastically reduce deforestation, improve family health by lessening smoke inhalation, and decrease costs for medicine needed for chronic lung illnesses.

Cost

For personal pricing to meet your budget needs, please e-mail Wiser World Travel, or call 303-443-0604, USA toll free 1-877-743-0604.

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