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We are a non profit organization that provides pathways of hope for communities in Guatemala - physically and educationally.
We have built houses, installed sinks, give out food for the one's in need, we provide education opportunities for children and youth.
We are located in a small village about 1.5 hr south of Antigua Guatemala and 30 min north of Monterrico Guatemala. *FYI if you are traveling from Antigua Guatemala to El Tunco El Salvador we are right in the middle along CA-2.*
We recently moved from town to a 5-acre rural property with 60 mango trees and others - and need help in maintaining the property.
Throughout the weeks, we have various small construction, yard cleanup and craft projects going on.
On Wednesdays we do different community outreaches to support and uplift the local area.
We also have a sponsorship program for kids & youth - where we offer them the opportunity to receive private schooling. They come to our project on Fridays where we provide English lessons and do an activity with them.
Our staff are local Guatemalans while I myself am from the States and my wife is from Switzerland. We are a Christian faith- based project. However, we have had volunteers from over 17 countries and received individuals from all paths of life! Everyone is welcome here! Join the team!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Beach
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer a safe and peaceful environment away from tourism and in a rural area. Being in an area where not many people speak English, you will have to use Spanish when going shopping or speaking with locals. We are very immersed in this community, so if there are any activities going on (local soccer game, cultural community events, birthday parties, etc.) we will let you know - so you can be part of it and experience the culture here!
Help
We need help in the following areas:
• Construction projects (like building and improving a chicken coop/ feed and garden, fencing, etc.)
• Help harvesting/ preparing mangoes on our mango farm (February to June - depending on the year)
• Pruning mango and other trees during heavy rainy season (July-November)
• Cleaning up the yard
• Maintaining Chicken Coop
• Craft projects with bamboo, wood and leftover construction materials
• Working the Community garden
The focus areas depend heavily on time of the year and weekly priorities.
Next to that, you can help us in the following:
• Participate in community outreach projects (soccer competitions, handing out care packages, painting walls of public areas/ private properties, etc.)
• Serve food to a local elementary class, guide youth in a workshop (Thursdays)
We have a minimum stay of two weeks, which includes Monday to Friday workdays each week, to ensure a meaningful experience for both you and our project.
If you have a certification in Teaching English (TEFL/ TESOL/ ETC.), you are welcome to help in:
• Assisting English lessons to children and youth (Fridays)
• Assisting English lessons to our staff. Depending on your interest we can do that 1-3x a week for 1h.
Skilled Workawayers Needed:
Since 2017, we have been developing our 5-acre property, which originally had nothing but dirt and trees. While we have made great progress in building, there are still many things missing and areas that need improvement.
We are specifically looking for Workawayers with skills in:
🔧 Plumbing
🛠 Woodwork
🚗 Mechanic (working on a Truck)
👨🌾 Gardening
🖌️🎨 Painting (Murals)
🎥 Content Creating
📸 Photographing
👨💻 Website Developing
If you have experience in any of these areas and are willing to contribute your skills, we would love to have you join us! Your help will make a lasting impact in our project.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We call it, "The Mission House".
We have 2 bunk rooms that hold up to 10 people per room with each having a bathroom with a toilet, sink and showers. There is a kitchen included and we have STARLINK WIFI.
Apart from that, if you'd like to camp in our glamping tent (with mattress and max 2 people).
You can also bring your own tent or van and set it up on our 5 acre property.
The kitchen is fully furnished with all that you will need to prepare a meal. One lunch is provided each day Monday - Friday!
What else ...
On the weekend the following is available and near us:
• Natural pools at Echo Park
• Monterrico beach (to get there you'll take a boat through the Mangroves)
• Los Chorros (small ) waterfall
• Aguas Termales El Playon (natural hot spring pools)
• African Auto Safari Chapin
• Las Niagaras waterfall trek
For more information please read our Google reviews. Ask us for the links.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We have dogs on the property who are great with other dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Beyond the farm, he… read more
They are really putting a big effort in this project and they have a lot of faith. Even if it's a Christian based project, we never felt obligated to change our behaviour for this.
Our two weeks were really varied: from pruning… read more
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Beyond the farm, he… read more
They are really putting a big effort in this project and they have a lot of faith. Even if it's a Christian based project, we never felt obligated to change our behaviour for this.
Our two weeks were really varied: from pruning… read more
In addition to these… read more
The work was from 9am - 3pm with a lunch break from 12-1pm. We always worked in teams on different projects like compost, building a chicken coop, painting, cleaning and a few… read more
David and Catherine are such sweet, involved hosts making the effort to spend time with the workawayers and to create a community with events like games by the fire pit, Taco Tuesdays...
The work schedule is well-organized and clear, and there’s always help available. Most of the time it was physical… read more
It’s a bit remote but getting there with shuttle or bus options is doable. David and Catherine can help you with… read more
Working under David and Catherine was great.
We worked around the ministry’s property creating david’s vision for the future of the place and it was a lot of fun. While I was there we had 10+ different Workaway ‘ers from all over the world and what a pleasure it was to chat to everyone (in English primarily)… read more
The projects are… read more
