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Mundos en Alianza, Liceo Sistematico integral LISI
Mundos en Alianza es proyecto comunitario, NO SOMOS UN HOTEL, NO SOMOS UN RESTAURANTE, al decir esto, tienes que arreglar tu habitacion, no te vamos a llamar a comer, tienes que ayudar en la limpieza de la cocina y algunas veces tu tienes cocinarte la tuya, tenemos el objetivo de mejorar el desarrollo socioeconómico de las mujeres mayas del departamento de Sololá y la protección del medio ambiente.
Tenemos 4 proyectos principales:
- Una asociación y tienda de artesanías
- Una escuela para mujeres mayas tzutujiles de Atitlán
- Un proyecto de permacultura
- Un nuevo programa de idiomas para el pueblo de San Juan La Laguna
Necesitamos a personas proactivas que quieran ayudarnos, tanto con clases de inglés, con la permacultura, la limpieza, la tienda y lo que veamos conveniente para seguir con nuestro proyecto de Mundos en Alianza.
Van a ser tratados como amigos, compañeros de trabajo. Se trata de un trabajo sobre todo de proactividad, es decir, los voluntarios pueden ayudarnos con lo que consideren necesario y aportar ideas para mejorar los proyectos actuales. Somos flexibles y estamos para ayudarnos mutuamente. NO QUEREMOS DAR ORDENES, QUEREMOS QUE NOS AYUDES A MEJORAR NUESTRO ENTORNO Y NUESTRAS VIDA. le ofrecemos un cuarto con una cama, le ofrecemos una chamarra y una almuada, es epocas de diciembre a enero hace frio, pero marzo a junio hace calor, pero nosostros tenemos coritnas u otras cosas que tu puedas acomodar para que estes bien abrigadito, solo pides lo que anecesitas y listo. NO OFRECEMOS COMIDA, algunos voluntarios pasados han puesto una mala referencia por lo comida porque es muy sencilla, tortillas y un poco de comida, por eso que no le ofrecemos pero le damos la estufa de gas o de leña para que cocines tu comida, pero si te gusta la nuestra puedes estar con nosotros, pero tienes que tener en mente que vienes a ayudar a la familia y a las mujeres que trabajan y estudian en el proyecto. Tienes que involucrarte mas con nosotros si asi lo quieres o si no lo quieres asi, pues no tengas pena, puedes hacer tu trabajo que se ha asignado, pero no queremos que te quejes de nosotros por cosas que concideramos que es tu funcion, NOSOTROS NO QUEREMOS TRABAJORES, queremos personas que nos ayuden por voluntad.
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About the experience in: San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala
Mexico
Apliqué para el proyecto de construcción de una casa, pero tres días antes me dijeron que estaba en pausa. Acepté apoyar en otras cosas y, aunque no era lo que esperaba, disfruté las actividades, excepto lavar platos. Enseñé mate e inglés, ayudé en redes sociales y limpié la tienda Batz’. La familia y los maestros me hicieron sentir bienvenida.
Recomendación/nota:
-No hay agua caliente
-Las porciones de comida son pequeñas
-Sé proactivo y lleva registro de tus horas
-No te sientas excluido por el idioma, el Español no es la lengua materna de la Sra Elena, pero se esfuerza por hablarlo.
about 2 months ago
Daniel replied
gracias ya esta arreglado, buena suerte
About the experience in: San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala
Germany
So in the beginning everything was friendly. From the beginning on the food rations were very small, but I accepted it
At some point it became extremely strange
-I got accused of an "attack" on costumer's of the shop, which never happend
-I got denied food
-I During a mother days fiesta in the school they wanted me to stay away of it
-After confrontation Daniel admitted to me he rented out my room without telling me earlier and there wouldn't be any more food in the future
-He told me some psycho stuff about god should help my soul
It's a weird cult there. They don't keep their word
4 months ago
Daniel replied
I always talk about real things before starting work, because I believe that visitors have read the profile.
…….So in the beginning everything was friendly. From the beginning on the food rations were very small, but I accepted it ……
In my profile it is completely read that we only eat tortillas and a little food, that is why in Guatemala they call us men of mais, we only eat tortillas, also because of the economic situations of our family. And that's also in the profile. That's why we say that we are not a Restaurant. We told you that if you don't like the food you can cook your own and that we'll give you the stove. Or that you can eat in restaurants in town.
……….At some point it became extremely strange……..
It also appears in the profile, it says that we need support, we are not a company to give orders, there is a lot to do in the project, you can choose the job you want and what you plan to help with during the day, we call it Responsible Freedom. And at any time you can interrupt what you are doing and help with something more specific.
……..I got accused of an "attack" on costumer's of the shop, which never happend………..
We did not accuse you of attacking the clients, we asked you why you had run through the middle of the group of visitors, when we were exposing the benefits of the project within the community, and you told us that it was because you were going to get food, how bad it was. At that time you were asleep and you passed by without respecting the customers. There you made 2 big mistakes, first you are a volunteer and you know English, because you did not help with the translation or do some marketing of the products so that they understand our craftsmanship. As you realized, with the sale of crafts we do more education and instead of helping customers, you scared them.
…………-I got denied food……….
At no time did we deny you food, what we told you was to wait a little because there were some people who had paid for their food missing and if there was anything left over then we had to eat. Because the students paid for their food and their mothers' food was going to be served first. You were given food along with the students and you didn't want to wash your plate, you never washed your plate during your stay.
………..I During a mother days fiesta in the school they wanted me to stay away of it………
Work started that day at 6 am, we were all working, you continued sleeping until 8 am, you arrived when a man's hand was no longer necessary, everything was decoration. Work of female students. You were told, since we had nothing to do, to go down to the store and be there, because the person in charge of the store was cooking for the students and their mothers, and to let us know in case anyone came to visit our store.
…………After confrontation Daniel admitted to me he rented out my room without telling me earlier and there wouldn't be any more food in the future………..
No no no, there was no confrontation, after receiving your food you said that you were leaving the room for 3 days and that you would return until Monday or Tuesday, I didn't say anything to you and told you that it was fine. Then I understood that you don't understand the work of the volunteer, remember that every activity there is always a beginning where everything is fixed, and there is an end that is the most difficult, where everything is saved, and you left without helping us for that. ………..-He told me some psycho stuff about god should help my soul……….
As I told you, there was never such a personal confrontation, it's your imagination that makes you think like that.
You did not complete the 4 hours of work that it says in the profile,
Thanks friend, but we have volunteers with nicer comments than yours.
About the experience in: San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala
Russia
Daniel and his family approach their project with all their heart, often they just don't have enough time for a lot. And they really need help.
I recommend.
Just keep in mind that there will be little food, and if you are used to coffee or large portions, then count on yourself, buy more food.
The family is very friendly and open to communication. You will be into the real world of Guatemala.
I recommend.
4 months ago
About the experience in: San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala
United States
Volunteering here was a great experience! Definitely a wonderful way to be immersed in local culture and languages! The students at the school are all so eager to learn which makes teaching very rewarding. The store was also great because you get to really see how the textiles are made and can be up close with the weaving process. I would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for a deep cultural immersion with community impact!
4 months ago
Daniel replied
thanks, you was very usefull for the school, the girls remember you. thanks for to do that.
About the experience in: San Juan La laguna, Solola, Guatemala
Peru
Overall, it was a good and immersive experience; you can tell that the family that runs the association cares about girls' education and sustainable tourism promotion. The facilities are simple but provide the minimum for an excellent short stay. I was glad to help them kickstart their Instagram account, and I hope future volunteers can continue the social media work since it is critical to the success of the NGO.
5 months ago
Daniel replied
Mil gracias por tu visita amiga, Dios te bendiga