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Are you looking for an adventure that goes beyond traditional travel? Join Quetzaltrekkers in Xela, Guatemala! We guide epic hikes to fund a primary school for 150+ children and a safe house for vulnerable youth. 100% of profits go directly to this mission. We need energetic, socially conscious volunteers for a minimum of 3 months to lead treks or create content.
30 hours of help per week
Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.
1 day off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English and Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We are consistently in search of hardworking, experienced volunteers, or with a deep desire to learn, to lead hikes throughout the highlands of Guatemala. All volunteers are provided free accommodation, free communal meals, and a fun, supportive work environment. All on-trek costs are covered for guides.
We are looking for proactive, socially conscious adventurers ready to commit for a minimum of 3 months. By keeping this project running, you directly change lives while tackling some of the most epic hikes in Central America.
Adventure Guiding: Leading single and multi-day treks (like our iconic 3-day Xela to Lake Atitlán hike or scaling the highest peak of Central America, Volcán Tajumulco). You will handle group safety, trail cooking, and sharing local culture.
Prep Days & Logistics: Working as a team to pack heavy gear, organize food rations, and maintain hiking equipment.
Office & Community Admin: Responding to traveler inquiries, managing registrations, and assisting with local community projects.
To maintain a safe environment on high-altitude volcanoes and a supportive community in our shared volunteer house, we hold our team to high standards:
Commitment: A strict 3-month minimum stay is required due to the extensive safety, route, and first-aid training we provide.Physical Fitness: You must be physically capable of hiking long distances at high altitudes while carrying a heavy backpack.
Responsibility: Safety on the trail is our absolute priority.
Community Living: Volunteers live together in a shared house. You are expected to respect quiet hours, contribute equally to house chores, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
Language: Fluent English is required to guide international clients. Basic spanish is highly encouraged for connecting with the local communities and homestays we support.
*Please disregard the 30 days minimum stay requirement, as the Worldpackers website does not allow to set more days than that.
