Help us make our school even more beautiful.

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with the locals: 11 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Practice Spanish: 11 travelers recommend this host to practice Spanish
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Name: Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

Our little school in the woods needs a touch of art. We need a creative mind who can help us design and create murals, sculptures, visual art games, with the help of our construction and carpentry team. We want to unleash the creative mind of children and and teachers and transform our boring spaces into magical creative ones.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Private School

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

11 Meeting locals
11 Practicing Spanish
11 Immersing in the local culture
6 Creating true social impact
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 4. Quality education
3 15. Life on land
1 17. Partnerships for the goals

Agnieszka

United States

It was a pleasure to spend a week volunteering at the school International Poptun. The children, teachers and the support staff were very welcoming to us. It is amazing to see the teachers' love and dedication to the kids' wellbeeing and their education. Everyone at school is happy and cheerful. The school has a beautiful setting in the woods. The goal for us was to contribute our time and skills to the school improvements and in return learn about local Guatemalan daily lives and culture. We loved the experience and the memories will forever be in our hearts.

about 1 month ago

Abby

United Kingdom

Working at the school was super fun and rewarding. We only volunteered for 9 days but we really enjoyed our time at the school, meeting locals, enjoying the nature and viewpoints around poptun. We loved having bikes to get about from place to place. The hours were flexible which is great. The teachers are hardworking and you can see the passion and care they have for the children. We hope to come back and visit everyone one day, thank you for having us <3

about 2 months ago

Estelle

United Kingdom

It was an amazing experience surrounded by kind, caring and welcoming staff. The children are lovely and really do engage with you despite the language barrier. The staff are so grateful and welcome you within the school. I spent my days in the baby gym which volunteers don't usually do, so the teachers there where really happy and I quickly gained the trust of the little ones (who are super adorable). An unforgettable experience with unforgettable people - I will miss it!

about 2 months ago

Kaya

Germany

We only spent one week at the international school in Poptun, but it was a wonderful experience and a great time! Mishelle, all the teachers and the kids are very welcoming and friendly. The accommodation is really good. The room is big and clean and the food is delicious. You feel like you are in a beautiful jungle, but the city center is very close. The work is very fun, you can choose your own project and get in touch with the kids! Almost everyone speaks spanish, if you have a little knowledge it is a bit difficult, but good to practice. Sadly, we couldn't stay longer. Thanks to everyone!

2 months ago

diana

Georgia

Heartwarming and fantastic experience! Highly recommended for someone who loves kids, teaching, learning, and experiencing local culture. People here are very lovely, welcoming, and helpful. The owners are wonderful and the kids will just forever still your heart! You will be asked to help in school 25 hours a week. Tasks may vary according to your interests. You will also have a lot of free time, mostly after 2/3 pm.

10 months ago

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Hosted by Mishelle

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