Our Community Center is a non-profit, non-governmental organization funded by its Spanish language school. All of our proceeds return directly to the community through our educational programs for children, which involve teaching English, art, Spanish reinforcement, mathematics, science, theater, and more at four sites on the outskirts of Quetzaltenango (Guatemala´s second-largest city). The children we serve often come from families who have been marginalized by poverty, indigenous Mayan heritage, or rural backgrounds, and many lack access to the privilege of a primary school education even though six years are theoretically provided free of charge under the Guatemalan system. Our foreign volunteers provide creative, thoughtful instruction and activities which these children would otherwise not receive. To that end we seek dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are motivated to give back to some of the most disenfranchised communities in Quetzaltenango. If you are interested in learning about grassroots social development work through education, want to gain valuable international teaching experience, and improve your Spanish through work with kids, our Community Center has a place for you!

Quetzaltenango

Volunteer opportunities are available year-round in our community center and participation is entirely free, unlike many other programs which charge a fee for participation. We are a locally-owned, locally-staffed, Guatemalan-run organization and committed to improving the lives of children in the poverty-stricken Pacaja community on the outskirts of Quetzaltenango. We welcome those who want to come and study Spanish as well as those who wish to volunteer with us full time working on our educational projects for children.

English, Spanish

We offer accommodation options with local families, as well as referrals to affordable hostels in town.