Teaching English Volunteer Program in Antigua, Guatemala

Project Summary

Are you looking for an affordable volunteer abroad opportunity to explore a new country while also giving back to the children who reside there? RCDP International's Teaching English volunteer program in Antigua, Guatemala is an excellent way to do both!

Guatemala is a very poor country and many children are not able to access good education. Due to the rapidly growing tourism industry, it will be helpful for children to have English skills. Learning English also opens up a host of other career opportunities for the children that will enable them to come out of their poor situation. RCDP International is partnered up with local NGO’s and schools that promote English teaching and education, in hopes to encourage a bright and successful future for these young Guatemalans.

Volunteering overseas with the Teaching English program in Antigua, Guatemala, is an excellent way to give back to a community and share your language skills with the children while having the unique opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture and gain a meaningful teaching experience. You will teach English in local schools, and child care centers, and develop meaningful relationships with the students and people you work with. This will be an enriching, educational, and eye opening experience in a colorful and vibrant city in Guatemala.

Contact RCDP today to learn more about our Teaching English Volunteer Program in Antigua, Guatemala.

Skill/Qualification

There are no specific skills or qualifications required in order to volunteer abroad with the Teaching English Teaching program in Antigua, Guatemala. You only need to have a solid grasp of the English language and the ability to teach. You should also have love for children, an open heart, be patient and flexible, as well as demonstrate independence and creativity.

A background check is required for volunteers working with children. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to volunteer with children in Guatemala. Volunteers who are at least 16 can also volunteer on their own but need to provide parental consent. Volunteers below the age of 16 can volunteer only if accompanied by a parent, guardian or faculty leader.

Speaking Spanish will make your volunteer experience highly rewarding, though it is not a mandatory requirement. If you cannot speak Spanish, we recommend enrolling in our Spanish Language Studies program, which can run simultaneous to your volunteer project.

Role of Volunteer

Your specific role will depend on your interest, skills, qualifications, and needs of the project. The main job responsibility is to teach English to poor children.

You can participate in fun and engaging lessons with the children, help them grasp the important concepts of the English language such as grammar and vocabulary, act as an assistant to the teachers, help create lesson plans, and organize extracurricular activities at the school.

However you decide to donate your time to this volunteering opportunity with the Teaching English project in Guatemala will benefit the children and the community. Specific details of your assignment will be given to you prior to your arrival.

Accommodations/Meals/Supervision

During your volunteer program in Antigua, Guatemala, you will be provided comfortable accommodations with a welcoming local host family. Staying with a host family is a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture and practice your Spanish. You will have a clean bed, bathroom, and living space.

You will also receive two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) that consist of local ingredients and feature traditional Guatemalan cuisine. Our meal program can accommodate vegetarian needs; however, we are not able to provide for other dietary restrictions. Food and drinks outside of mealtimes are your responsibility. In most cases, there are restaurants and markets near the homes in which our volunteers stay.