We work with children aged 6 to 12 years offering basic English classes and environmental education.
Volunteering Activities
What We Need
We need volunteers who:
- Like to work with children,
- Want to provide insight into environmental topics, or
- Are nurses
Teaching:
We work with children aged 6 to 12 years offering basic English classes and environmental education. Usually, we work in the mornings and the normal class schedule is 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM. It is also possible to work in the afternoon in a different local school. Volunteers have the option of working two, three, or more hours a day. Spanish skills are not required for teaching English; support from our staff members can be given. Volunteers will have access to materials and art supplies (e.g. coloring books, reading materials in English, markers, crayons, and paper) to facilitate classes as well as a computer, printer, internet, and teaching board.
Nurses:
Volunteers are also welcome to support our health center (puesto de salud).
When & Who
What we Provide
Volunteers can stay in host families ($65/week) or hostels ($5-$20/day).
Host families will provide a private room for volunteers.
Another accommodation option includes a hostel in the Monterrico Nature Reserve (8 km).
Meals will be provided (3/day) by host families if volunteers choose the homestay option.
Our Fees
Volunteers have to pay for their stay in hotels, bungalows, or homestays. Hostels cost about $5 (dorms) to $20 per night. A family stay will cost about $65 per week.
Contact Person
Other Ways to Help
Learning books (English - Spanish), storybooks for children, writing material (pencils, crayon), USB sticks, jigsaws, reusable bags (there are so many plastic bags used)
Additional Info about Us
Aldea La Candelaria is located 8 kilometers from Monterrico Nature Reserve on the Pacific Coast. The Channel of Chiquimulilla is situated close to the north side of Candelaria.
In Candelaria, volunteers will have access to a supermarket, health center, pharmacy, gas station, library, and schools (primary, basic, and diversified).
“El Proyecto 123” was founded in 2009 by Jorge Pérez with the assistance of 2 volunteers.
The first objective of the project is to give children in the community the opportunity to learn English and relevant language skills. We believe that English language skills are important for every child’s future. We also recognize that a greater environmental awareness is desperately needed in our community. We wish to implement an environmental education that informs our community about the best practices concerning waste disposal and recycling. Problems such as plastic waste disposal have become large concerns for the community of Candelaria. In order to fulfill our objectives, we require volunteers like you to help us in our small community on the Pacific coast of Guatemala.
3 Reviews
~Aimee"
At first I was a bit afraid of teaching by myself in the classroom (I do not have a background as a teacher), but I soon realized that there was no reason for that - the children are charming and very eager to learn which makes the whole experience much more enjoyable and satisfying! I felt that even my basic knowledge helped them a lot.
I was staying with a family and it was great! From the first moment I arrived the family did everything to make me feel at home and as comfortable as possible, helped me with any problem or question I needed, and made all this experience even more positive and unforgettable."