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Photographers welcome to help with our NGO based on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Guatemala
Última atividade : 5 mar. 2025

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We are searching for talented individuals who are great photographers; and want to work with a NGO (non-profit foundation) and our social development enterprises. Our ideal workawayer will help us enhance our communication of our work within the community of Santa Cruz La Laguna, Lake Atitlan. Our NGO is coming up on our 25th year anniversary, and much of our work is in anticipation of this milestone. The project would be in June/July 2023.
You would be working with our young, professional, and energetic staff. Our Executive Director is from the USA, our Commuications director is from Guatemala City, and the balance of our staff are Cachiquel Mayan.
Please visit our current website, Facebook profile, and our YouTube channel. This will give you a complete picture of our mission, where we are in our marketing and social media.

Very specific short term goals for our next volunteer will be able to help improve our photos and videos documenting our programs and our community. Spanish language desired

We will provide you a nice comfortable private room, shared bath, and shared kitchen in a local homestay. We will include one meal per day.

Hope to hear from you soon, Lee & Pablo.

Our location and where you will be living and playing during your spare time:
This is a base camp for exploring Lake Atitlan Guatemala. Choose from different activities such as hiking the mountains surrounding the lake, kayak excursions or go on private tours by boat. You can find adventures that suits your interest and your own level of activity.

We are happy to help you have an amazing experience. We give you the opportunity to have experiences that will let you learn about the Mayan culture and meet many of the locals . The Mayan people are very proud of their cultural past and they enjoy sharing their efforts to keep it alive and strong today. They would love to interact with you. One of the reason we started this is as a way of creating jobs for locals and supporting our non-profit. One of the big challenges of life in Guatemala is to improve the lives of the local people. The non profit is focused on improving the education and nutrition of the Mayan.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
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O que é isso?
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
We provide accommodation and some meals. In your spare time, you can participate in our adventure excursions that include kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and more. You will get emersion into the rich indigenous Mayan culture, experience an amazing natural environment, and team build with our local staff.
Ajuda
We need help promoting our NGO through social media, growing our social development enterprises, and more
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Acomodação
Private room, shared bath, shared kitchen.
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Options for sightseeing and exploring our area are only limited by you imagination. All the adventure activities mentioned in the previous description, plus local indigenous markets, yoga, and mediation.
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- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
You will have internet access during the day, but not at your accommodation. If you prefer to have internet 24 hours a day, it can be available for a paid upgrade.
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Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 338727783424

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23 nov. 2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Joanne) para o anfitrião

An absolutely stunning location, I thoroughly enjoyed me time here. Lee and Elaine are kind, gracious and hospitable hosts who care deeply for their community and the environment of Lake Atitlan.

(Excelente )

8 ago. 2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jaime) para o anfitrião

My time with Lee and Elaine was absolutely wonderful. There simply won't be enough space to write about it all!

Two weeks turned into 2+ months in the blink of an eye. This was my first WorkAway gig and it was an extraordinary and multi-faceted experience. From the start, Lee was quick to communicate with me before my arrival and explained their… read more needs as hosts. He is always on the move and very passionate about his work. I came to Santa Cruz to work on their Kayak Guatemala website to help streamline the site a bit more and assist in a greater marketing reach for their awesome adventure tours/services. Lee and Elaine have created an incredible business according to their own individual strengths (a business that always aims to support local enterprises/people and educate about Guatemalan/Maya culture) and have developed a beautiful property with an on-site spa (run by Elaine).

My original marketing tasks turned into so much more - I joined in on their guided tours and assisted with customer service and guest relations, worked as a translator when necessary, collaborated on the development of a new tour at a permaculture collective on the lake, assisted in their Kayak/SUP rentals, helped run their rental properties, supported the local NGO with professional development workshops and later creating a community tourism website, partnered on sexual education workshops for youth, took care of their absolutely adorable pack of pups and cats and beyond! I quickly felt like a part of the Santa Cruz community. Lee and Elaine welcomed me like family and trusted me to work independently and professionally. You definitely need to be self-sufficient, flexible person with strong communication skills. They stay busy but allowed me to find my groove and work on tasks that peaked my interests. Towards the end, they let me offer greater support to the NGO initiatives and I am very thankful for their adaptability. I learned immensely from my experience with them and will be back, no doubt.

As hosts, Lee and Elaine were beyond gracious. Their property is an oasis in Santa Cruz (aka the best little town on Lake Atitlan) and they offered Elaine's "Birdhouse" retreat for me (private kitchen, bathroom and cozy second-floor room with balcony). In every sense of the word, their home was my home. They treated me to home-cooked meals every so often, kept their eye on my when I was sick, were kind enough to help me out with groceries a few times and also were sweet enough to grab special non-gluten items for me. I typically cooked for myself, so these were just added perks of their thoughtfulness. They have three perfect dogs and two lovely cats. I miss my furry friend crew so much!

This unique WorkAway experience offers you the capacity to work as a team member alongside Lee and Elaine and match your talents to their various work opportunities (online marketing, tourism, cultural experiences, non-profit work, adventure sports, etc.). I recommend them highly.

(Excelente )

25 jul. 2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jaime)

Jaime joined our team for several months and contributed in many areas. On a technical level, Jaime taught workshops for our NGO staff to improve their skill and knowledge of high-tech camera gear, how to frame and take good photos, and how to create dynamic posts on social media. She made significant improvements to our website; improving… read more

(Excelente )

3 jan. 2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alana) para o anfitrião

I couldn't have started my Workaway experience at a better place! I stayed with Lee and Elaine at their beautiful property for a month. They are such amazing hosts and I loved learning about their travels and life. Lee communicated with me throughly before I arrived and arranged my shuttles to and from the lake. I stayed in a cabin with my own… read more

(Excelente )

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23 nov. 2021

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Joanne) para o anfitrião

An absolutely stunning location, I thoroughly enjoyed me time here. Lee and Elaine are kind, gracious and hospitable hosts who care deeply for their community and the environment of Lake Atitlan.

(Excelente)

8 ago. 2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jaime) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

25 jul. 2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jaime)

(Excelente)

3 jan. 2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alana) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

3 set. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sarah & Johannes) para o anfitrião

Lee and Elaine are amazing hosts and made our stay with them unforgettable. Communication beforehand was easy and from the moment we arrived at the stunning Los Elementos we knew we would have an incredible time.
We had a lot of fun helping out with tech projects and getting to know the beautiful Santa Cruz thanks to Lee & Elaines' expert local… read more

(Excelente)

24 ago. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sarah & Johannes)

This is an energetic and talented couple who bring a lot of talent to the table. Both work in social media, SEO and website development, and Sarah has additional experience in special events and as a yoga instructor. Johannes is handy with his hands as well as his mind, and tackled any project we gave them. They work hard and fast on each project.… read more

(Excelente)

16 ago. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Eduardo) para o anfitrião

I stayed with Lee and Elaine for more than 10 months and my experience with them was more than great. They are kind, respectful and well organized, the sort of persons you want to spend time with while volunteering in a paradisiacal place and village. Their projects include working with a NGO that helps empowering the community and providing them… read more

(Excelente)

13 ago. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Eduardo)

Eduardo worked with us for over 10 months. We had several projects he was able help with, so his stay kept being extended again and again. Eduardo taught English and customer service skills to our non-profit foundation staff. The fact he was able to stay longer helped with the longer-term development of the language skills for his students. He… read more

(Excelente)

27 abr. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Amandine & Marc)

Marc & Ami worked with our organizations to help with IT, data base organization, web-site improvements, and social media. They were very professional and helped over and beyond our expectations. They took care of their housing and were clean, polite, and all our communication was good. We can recommend them for any host.

(Excelente)

27 abr. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Brian & Erin)

Brian & Erin worked with our organizations to help with IT, data base organization, web-site improvements, and social media. They were very professional and helped over and beyond our expectations. They took care of their housing and were clean, polite, and all our communication was good. We can recommend them for any host.

(Excelente)

15 abr. 2018

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Brian & Erin) para o anfitrião

Staying in Santa Cruz was great. We did work for both Lee and Elaine's company and the NGO they are associated with. Working with them was a pleasure. Great food and beautiful views. Thank you!

(Excelente)

15 out. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Luke & Becca)

Luke and Becca worked with our non-profit foundation for over a month and have many excellent skill sets to offer. Our primary need was to develop our social media profile, promote our on-line store and cooking and beading classes; and each were able to contribute in their own way. Becca has the technical skills and experience with over 10 years… read more

(Excelente)

13 fev. 2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Erez & Adi) para o anfitrião

This is the first work-away that we did, AND ITS AMAZING!!!
The place is beautiful! The room was very clean and spacious.
Lee and Elaine are very nice couple and shared everything with us!
We got every thing we needed.

We created videos for their adventure company and more videos for a foundation Lee is working in.
We got to meet great people and… read more

(Excelente)

6 fev. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Erez & Adi)

Erez "Dean" and Adi worked with us for over a month. We had good communication prior to their arrival to agree on the work we needed and to insure they had the technical skills. Their primary project was to develop promotional video for our projects.
They have good quality cameras, experience editing, filming, and sound engineering. If you… read more

(Excelente)

7 fev. 2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Peter) para o anfitrião

What an amazing experience!

I could stay here forever. It felt like home. Thank you.

In return for my IT services I was provided with an amazing place to sleep, magnificent views, delicious meals, trips & all the adventures they offer as 'Los Elementos Adventure Center' on Lake Atitlán.

Elein, Lee & lovely friends Zippy, Canela (dogs),… read more

(Excelente)

6 fev. 2017

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Peter)

We had a great experience with Peter. He helped with our business to develop a new website, improve an existing site, and helped with marketing ideas. More general tasks was helping check in guests, customer relations, shlepping groceries, and making everyone laugh. Peter has good energy and everyone feels comfortable around him. We worked… read more

(Excelente)

5 dez. 2016

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jitka & Jakub) para o anfitrião

We were helping on video projects with Lee and Elaine. Everything was as we dealt in advance and Lee and Elaine were very nice and helpful. Their property is amazing. Beautiful view of the lake, big garden and cozy "Bird house"(wooden cabin) just for us. We did really enjoyed the stay!

(Excelente)

4 dez. 2016

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jitka & Jakub)

This couple were good workers, polite, and respectful. They completed their project on time and the work was very good quality. We can recommend Jacob & Jitka.

(Excelente)

19 out. 2016

Deixado pelo Workawayer (jordanargentina) para o anfitrião

We stayed with Lee and Elaine for a month and had a great experience. We filmed and edited a series of videos for their adventure company, and in the process got to go on many tours and adventures, including mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and tours of the markets, sacred caves, and the ruins of… read more Iximche.
Lee and Elaine are very knowledgeable about the culture and history of Guatemala and especially of the Lake Atitlan area - they definitely can take you beyond the typical touristy venues! They have lots of great stories - be sure to ask Lee about the one where his kayak mysteriously disappeared. :) And also - if Lee recommends a restaurant or place in town - it's pretty much guaranteed to be good.

The work hours vary - sometimes we would be out filming and doing pretty strenuous physical activities for the shoots 3 days in a row, all day, and then we would have 3 - 5 days of editing.
Or sometimes, we would quick jump in the car to go film a certain scene, have lunch, and be back within a few hours. It really depends.

Lee and Elaine's property, Los Elementos, is just gorgeous. I highly recommend getting up at sunrise and going to have a coffee down by the lake, which I did nearly every morning. And of course, the lake and volcano views are just stunning.

To get into town, you have to take a boat (which is about 20 minutes, more or less). Lee and Elaine have a dock outside their property, but the boats don't really come to it, so you will have to walk to the Santa Cruz dock (about 10 minutes) most of the time.
In town, you can get groceries and other necessities. We were a bit surprised at the prices of things in the supermarket - it isn't the cheapest place, though not the most expensive either.
If you want to avoid going all the way into town for food, you can go to the Isla Verde (next door neighbor hotel-cafe), where everything is absolutely beautiful and delicious but also pretty expensive (lattes, for example, are over $4 USD). You can also go have a snack at the Iguana Perdida, a super cool hostel about a 10 minute walk away.

Lee and Elaine did not provide food for us, though sometimes they would make some awesome meals for everyone to share. We worked this out in advance, but that arrangement may differ for other Workawayers.

About internet - if you are just planning to use it to check email and Facebook and such, it will be fine. But just be aware that it can be slow. If you plan to stream movies and TV shows online - well, maybe don't. A tip, though, the internet speed is faster late at night.
For us, we both work online, so having fast internet was essential. We had to make a deal with someone in town to pay 500 quetzales ($67 USD) for 1 month of internet, going twice a week for a few hours. The internet there was extremely fast, but we did have to take our laptops and work on the boats into town twice a week.

This was a great experience, and our first Workaway. We really came to love Guatemala and Lake Atitlan. If you are an amateur filmmaker / video editor, this is a great opportunity.
If you go, say hello to Sylvia the cat and Balto the Travelling Dog for us!

(Excelente)

13 out. 2016

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (jordanargentina)

We hosted Jordan and LIviu for a month at our Adventure Center. They worked with us to produce promotional videos of our activities. They have their own cameras, computers, and editing software. They shot video, starred in, and edited several videos of very high quality. We are happy to share the end product if you contact us.
Beyond the work… read more

(Excelente)

13 out. 2016

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Poppy)

We hosted Poppy for two weeks at our Adventure Center. Poppy filmed and edited video to promote our activities. She worked well with our team, and was active in all aspects of the film production. You can see examples of her work if you contact us.
I understand Poppy wants to have a variety of Workaway experiences, so her next job may not… read more

(Excelente)

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