Join our artists community in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

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  Description

  Hello! Here Majo, Julia and Elena. We have a woman-led hostel and tourism project located in San Juan La Laguna, Lave Atitlan.
  
  The project was created by Majo as a space to gather community, artists and travelers which makes of our space something very unique and genuine. We work hand on hand with a net of Mayan Tzujutil artists and families therefore, our values are: cultural celebration, sustainability, respect and shared responsability.
  
  The team is led by Majo (Owner), Julia (Agency manager) and Elena (Housekeeper). We work with a network of 8 women and 8 man who are artists, hosts, drivers, tour guides and part of our maintenance team.
  
  We thrive to be intentional with our work, ensuring that tourism here supports local families and honors cultural knowledge. If you volunteer with us it will mean becoming part of this ecosystem, someone that integrates in the daily life of the community.
  
  We’re a flexible team which values openness, communication and care. We’re a small project, so the way we cultivate trust and respect matters. We’re share daily life, meals, conversations and responsibilities all in a way that our environment makes people feel welcome, safe and comfortable.
  
  The hostel is nested in San Juan La Laguna in the non-touristic area offering a calm and grounding space with amazing views of the Mayan Face, which makes it great for slow travel and community living. The volunteers support the daily flow of the hostel through housekeeping, reception support, and maintenance chores.
  
  Also, we run a small tourism agency offering ethical and cultural experiences. Volunteers may also support with guest orientation, storytelling, photography or documenting experiences.
  
  Work schedules are discussed openly, and we make sure there is space for rest, exploration, and personal time.
  
  Volunteering with us will mean to learn sustainable ways to contribute but also, you will have thrilling opportunities such as participate in our daytrips, tours and cultural experiences (when possible), have fun and profound connections with local artists, weavers, cooks, guides and families enriching your staying here. Explore Lake Atitlán through hikes, sunrise viewpoints, kayaking and forest walks, practice your Spanish and integrate to our community.
  
  We’re looking for people who are interested in art, sustainability, ethical travel. Therefore, qualities such as respectful, open-minded and communicative are essential. Thus, comfortable living in shared spaces, responsible, with initiative, curious in local culture and community life.
  
  If this makes you feel excited give us a call and we will be happy to work together.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  LGBT+

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Histoire

  

  Musique

  

  Langues

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Montagne

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You’ll dive in a community of artists and beautiful people that nourishes a very familiar and friendly environment. You will be participating in our experiential tours and artistic activities with locals, we bring principles related to sustainability, culture and ethics traveling in Global South territories.
  
  We thrive to develop a traveler culture that honors and celebrates the communities as a way to develop solidarity and wellbeing in the world.

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  Aide

  Maintenance, permaculture, hospitality, customer service, art exchange, supporting our housekeeper to the daily tasks of the place.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Espagnol: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  You will be working with local artists and workers supporting their daily day activities, many of them are learning English and you can help them to gain confidence and practices and you can have plenty of opportunities to polish your Spanish.
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  Hébergement

  One room (in slow season) bunker (on high season) with space for storage of your luggage. Shared bathroom.
  
  We have exchange of 4 hours for 5 days a week (total 20 hours), this includes one meal (lunch) that is shared with the staff that is part of the cultural exchange, and access to the kitchen and groceries for cooking other meals.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  

  Sutz

  

  Sotz

  

  Vaco

  

  Chuchis

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