Join our NGO to help local children in Xela, Guatemala

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  Description

  It is a volunteer-run trekking organization based in Xela, Guatemala. Our mission is to support local communities by funding a school and home for at-risk children through multi-day hiking adventures. We’re a close-knit, international team passionate about sustainable tourism, cultural exchange, and making a positive impact. We value respect, teamwork, and adventure, and we welcome travelers who want to grow, learn, and contribute.
  
  Guide Job Overview: Hike Volcanoes and Help Kids! Live and work as a trekking guide at our organization, leading hikes in the volcanic highlands of Guatemala to help raise sustainable funding for the local education projects of our parent nonprofit. This is a full-time volunteer position, with a 3 month minimum time commitment.
  
  Social Media Job Overview: As our Social Media Volunteer, you’ll help share our mission, grow our online presence, and connect with travelers who want to make a difference. You’ll create content, manage posts, and track engagement. This is also a full-time volunteer position, with a 3 month minimum time commitment.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  -Community - Close communal living with amazing people from all around the world who love to hike and help. In addition, we get to have regular futbol games and dinner with the kids we support.
  -Personal growth - This is a great place to build new skills and knowledge, especially for guiding treks, practicing wilderness first aid, nonprofit management, and learning local geology, ecology, and culture.
  -Supportive environment - All kinds of people are welcome here. We aim for a balanced environment that works for everyone, so that people can leave their mark with their own strengths and passions.
  -Meaningful work - Be part of a unique organization that connects incredible hiking experiences with an important educational project for local kids, and see your direct impact in the community.
  -Fun - Being a guide can be hard work, but it is incredibly rewarding and unbelievably fun. You will definitely have some unforgettable experiences during your time here.

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  Help

  Overview: Hike Volcanoes and Help Kids! Live and work as a trekking guide at our organization, leading hikes in the volcanic highlands of Guatemala to help raise sustainable funding for the local education projects of our parent nonprofit. This is a full-time volunteer position, with a 3 month minimum time commitment.
  
  
  Volunteer Guide - Job Description
  Become a vital part of the project by leading multi-day treks through the stunning Guatemalan highlands. As a Volunteer Guide, you’ll ensure safe, engaging, and educational experiences for travelers while supporting the social programs of our partner school. Your role includes managing logistics, preparing trek gear, communicating with local providers, and fostering meaningful connections between communities and visitors.
  
  Ideal candidates are physically fit (able to hike 20+ km carrying 15-25 kg), with intermediate English (B1+) and conversational Spanish (A2+) skills. You’ll need strong leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities, plus flexibility to adapt to changing conditions. First aid knowledge and experience in group management are highly valued.
  
  A minimum 3-month full-time commitment is required. In return, you’ll gain valuable skills in outdoor leadership, emergency response, logistics, and cross-cultural communication, while living and working with a supportive international team.
  
  
  Social Media Volunteer – Job Description
  Join to promote sustainable tourism supporting education for at-risk children in Guatemala. As a Social Media Volunteer, you’ll manage content calendars, create engaging posts (text, images, and videos), monitor and respond to community interactions, and analyze social media performance using tools like Facebook Insights and Google Analytics. You’ll also assist with general office tasks and occasionally join treks to capture content and connect with our partner school.
  
  We’re looking for volunteers with strong written and verbal English skills (B1+), intermediate Spanish (A2+), and a solid understanding of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Experience with content creation tools like Canva and basic photo/video editing is a plus. Successful volunteers are creative, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible, able to work independently and as part of a diverse international team.
  
  A minimum commitment of 3 months full-time is required. In return, you’ll gain valuable skills in nonprofit communication, digital marketing, and project management while experiencing cultural immersion, leadership opportunities, and free shared accommodation.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Intermediate
  Spanish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  -Housing - Free private room provided in Casa Argentina, nice hot showers, fully stocked communal kitchen, office computers and WiFi available.
  -Food - All on-trek food (and other expenses) is covered for guides. Shared tip money pays for communal groceries in the office, and often other basic living expenses. Communal kitchen with everything you'd need.

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  What else ...

  If this all sounds intriguing to you, we encourage you to apply! Please find our website in order to submit our volunteer application form directly, or send us an email for any questions or more information.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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