Eco Lodge Semuc Champey, Guatemala

5.0
(119 reviews)119

Come to the jungle and cook delicious vegan/vegetarian meals :)

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Connect with nature
103 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for volunteers who can prepare our family style dinner 4 times a week for our staff and guests. The hotel is 100% vegetarian, most of the times we cook vegan. You will have a kitchen hand who works with you, but you are in charge of the cooking and the daily menu. You will be off three times a week and will have enough time to explore the jungle, swim and tube in the river and enjoy the surrounding nature.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
  • Over 24 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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119 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 103 Get in touch with nature
  • 87 Meeting international travelers
  • 83 Meeting locals
  • 56 Practicing Spanish
  • 52 Immersing in the local culture
  • 34 Practicing English
Lucy

United States

5

Definitely recommend volunteering with the lodge. The people that live and work for the lodge are so incredibly kind and welcoming. Tasks are clear, accommodation is comfortable, food is delicious, and the lodge is located in a beautiful area. You are not very close to any major city so make sure you are ready for an isolated jungle experience! So grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to anyone that loves nature and a very slow pace of life.

about 1 month ago

Nancy

India

5

I was yoga teacher at the lodge and my experience was really great. First of all people who work there along with manager are very helpful and attentive to any doubts I had. Yoga studio is wide and open. There was no pressure from anyone to follow certain rules for yoga so I was free to follow my traditional yoga style and most of guests enjoyed what I taught them. Food was also great with portions size. Be mindful that you are in forest so there will be bugs. And it's okay.

about 1 month ago

Priyank

India

5

We had very good experiences at the lodge. Highly recommend for people looking for volunteering opportunities. It was our first experience as volunteer. Managers and owner are very emphatic to request and always ready to help us if we had any doubts about our role duties. Local Woman who works in kitchen are prime example of how one should be happy with less material stuff in life. One should learn a lot from them. Very peaceful place with nature around you and amazing people at place. Even tough it's in remote locations it equip with almost all facilities which we need in our day to day life.

about 1 month ago

Cal

United Kingdom

5

A wonderful enriching experience shared with great people. The working hours are respected and tasks and responsibilities are clearly laid out. Pia, Jake, Jacqueline, Mario and Raquel made me feel comfortable. I would advise volunteers to have some personal projects to work on alongside the agreed work, for example, remote work, fitness goals or practising Spanish. Aside from the tours and access to the river, the days can feel long if you don't have other commitments. The food is wonderful and varied, however those who workout regularly would definitely benefit from protein supplements.

2 months ago

Ash

United States

5

I had a wonderful experience volunteering at the lodge! This is a great opportunity to get in touch with nature and to relax in the jungle. The work schedule is good and leaves you with plenty of free time. The staff are very friendly and patient and there is always someone there to help you if needed. I would definitely recommend this experience, especially if you are looking for a slower pace of life.

3 months ago

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