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Hey there, Workawayers!
We are an English academy located in San Vicente Pacaya, Guatemala, offering a unique experience that combines English teaching with the opportunity to explore nearby tourist destinations, such as Pacaya Volcano and Antigua Guatemala.
We understand the importance of acquiring a second language for educational or job advancement in our country. With your visit, you will be helping many locals achieve their education or professional goals.
Our students and local teachers are respectful and committed to their learning, and our location offers a safe environment in a small, yet lively, town.
We are able to offer accommodation that is within a 5 minute walk from the central park and less than 10 minutes from the academy.
Join us and enjoy a flexible schedule that will allow you to explore and contribute to the learning of our students. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Offer:
- Full Accommodation: A comfortable apartment including bed, closet, stove, refrigerator, dining table, wardrobe, TV, armchairs, and private bathroom.
- Location: Just a 5-minute walk from the central park and 10 minutes from the academy, with easy access to markets and pharmacies.
- Wifi is provided. Perfect for online students or digital nomads.
- Basic Food Provision: We can offer rice, pasta, margarine, salt, sugar, coffee, water, eggs, toilet paper, and some other basics.
- Flexible Hours: We will require a minimum number of hours worked, but we can be flexible with your schedule if you have other commitments.
- Language Exchange: Practice and improve your language skills with Spanish/English exchange.
- Prepared Teaching Material: We will organize your work as a teacher to make your job as easy as possible.
Requirements:
1. Proficiency in English grammar.
2. Knowledge of Spanish is preferred, but the staff do speak English at the school.
3. Experience in teaching English or another subject is preferred, but not required.
4. Contribution to the project: We are always open to improvement and new ways to help our students.
5. Commitment to the progress of student learning.
6. Organization of dynamic activities related to language learning.
7. Availability to work up to 20 hours per week, distributed over 4 or 5 days. (We are flexible)
8. Availability to stay for at least 4 weeks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Interests
Culture
History
Languages
Mountain
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will be able to travel in many differents towns and cities around San Vicente Pacaya and they will be able to learn about their culture since people in Guatemala are very friendly, they will be willing to listen to their experiences around other countries as well.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Potential Work Schedule:
-Sunday off
-Monday off
-Tuesday off
-Wednesday 5.5 h
-Thursday 4h
-Friday 4h
-Saturday 4h
Requirements:
1. Proficiency in English grammar.
2. Knowledge of Spanish is preferred, but the staff do speak a high-level English at the school.
3. Experience in teaching English or another subject is preferred, but not required.
4. Contribution to the project: We are always open to improvement and new ways to help our students.
5. Commitment to the progress of student learning.
6. Organization of dynamic activities related to language learning.
7. Availability to work 15 hours per week, distributed over 3 or 4 days.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are English teachers and our native language is spanish, we can exchange languages.
Accommodation
- Uber Transportation: From Centra Sur (CENMA Ciudad de Guatemala) to San Vicente Pacaya, or the equivalent of Q150 to facilitate your arrival.
- Full Accommodation: A comfortable apartment including bed, closet, stove, refrigerator, dining table, wardrobe, TV, armchairs, and private bathroom.
- Prime Location: Just a 5-minute walk from the central park and 10 minutes from the academy, with easy access to markets and pharmacies.
- Wifi is provided. Perfect for online students or digital nomads.
- Basic Food Provision: We can offer rice, pasta, margarine, salt, sugar, eggs, coffee, and toilet paper.
- Flexible Hours: We will require a minimum number of hours worked, but we can be flexible with your schedule if you have other commitments.
- Language Exchange: Practice and improve your language skills with Spanish/English exchange.
- Prepared Teaching Material: We will organize your work as a teacher to make your job as easy as possible.
What else ...
During days off, helpers can travel and visit some turistic places nearby or around all Guatemala. They can hike the Pacaya Volcano in 1 hour, visit the Calderas Lake and many other options in Guatemala.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
During your spare time you will be able to work online from your own appartmen or from the academy since there is wifi in both places (You will need to use your own computer, tablet or phone)
Space for parking camper vans
There is a garage in the apartment.
Can possibly accept pets
Maybe a small pet, such as: cats, birds, fish, turtles... Also I want to add that we have a friendly dog at the aparment.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (9)
The staff were very organised and passionate about their project, and the students clearly appreciated their hard work and dedication to education. I enjoyed… read more
Students, teachers, and staff alike truly appreciated your patience, good vibes, and willingness to jump in and help whenever needed. Your… read more
The effort of the teachers and student at the academy left me speachless, everyone is super passionate and motivated!!
San Vicente is a small town, but actually very very safe and welcoming. The apartment is… read more
Thank you so much for all the energy, kindness, and support you brought to our place. Your presence made a real difference in the classroom, and your help with our students’ English practice was truly appreciated.
You connected so naturally with the students, teachers, and staff—everyone enjoyed working with you and had wonderful… read more
We truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication you put into helping our students. Your excellent job in assessing their English levels and supporting them in class made a significant impact.
Both students and teachers, as well as our entire staff and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting you, were delighted with your… read more
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The staff were very organised and passionate about their project, and the students clearly appreciated their hard work and dedication to education. I enjoyed… read more
Students, teachers, and staff alike truly appreciated your patience, good vibes, and willingness to jump in and help whenever needed. Your… read more
The effort of the teachers and student at the academy left me speachless, everyone is super passionate and motivated!!
San Vicente is a small town, but actually very very safe and welcoming. The apartment is… read more
Thank you so much for all the energy, kindness, and support you brought to our place. Your presence made a real difference in the classroom, and your help with our students’ English practice was truly appreciated.
You connected so naturally with the students, teachers, and staff—everyone enjoyed working with you and had wonderful… read more
We truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication you put into helping our students. Your excellent job in assessing their English levels and supporting them in class made a significant impact.
Both students and teachers, as well as our entire staff and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting you, were delighted with your… read more
We’re happy to hear that your time here was both immersive and rewarding. Your openness to learning, adapting, and embracing… read more
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we're so glad you felt safe and immersed in the local culture. Please know… read more
Luis is very understanding and flexible and altough he wasn't around super often, I could see the great teacher he is and passion he has for this project. I was very happy to help and meet all the students who are… read more
The host does a great job of making sure you'll be comfortable and get everything you need. If there are any questions or needs there are always many people you can ask including the host, the neighbours, the teachers.
The volunteering itself was fun and you have plenty of… read more
