Teach English & Empower Young Learners in Guatemala 📚
The experience
Help empower children from underserved communities through English education in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring school environment. Our goal is to help students reach their full potential, grow in confidence, and access greater opportunities for their future. We welcome volunteers who care about education, children, and making a meaningful difference. 💛
What you offer
18 hours of help per week
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
What you get
3 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are a Christian bilingual school located in Parramos, Guatemala, dedicated to providing children from underserved communities with access to high-quality education in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment.
Our mission is to help students reach their full potential through academic excellence, character development, and strong values.
Students receive instruction in both English and Spanish, with approximately half of their courses taught in each language. This gives them the opportunity to become confident bilingual learners and prepare for future opportunities.
Many of the families in our community face significant economic challenges and have limited access to high-quality educational opportunities. Through dedicated teachers, supportive relationships, and a commitment to excellence, we work to create an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to dream bigger. 📚
As a Christian school, our faith influences the way we serve our students and community. However, we welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds. You do not need to belong to a specific religion, and Spanish fluency is not required.
We especially value people who are passionate about education, enjoy working with children, and want to make a meaningful contribution to their lives.
Activities & Shift
This volunteer position is focused on supporting English education within our bilingual school.
Our school is open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Volunteer days are flexible and can be coordinated according to availability and the needs of the school.
Rules
• Please respect the school, students, staff, and our Christian values.
• Parties are not allowed on the property.
• Smoking is not allowed on the property.
• Drinking alcohol is not allowed on the property.
• Maintain a respectful and appropriate attitude around students and the school community.
We are approximately 25 minutes by bus from Antigua Guatemala, where volunteers can enjoy restaurants, nightlife, and other activities during their free time. 🌿