Volunteer with the Orphanage and Underprivileged Children Antigua, Guatemala

Project Summary

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

RCDP International is partnered up with a local NGO that provides a safe and stable environment for children who come from underprivileged backgrounds.

Guatemala is a very poor country and many children alongside their families, find themselves living in destitute conditions. The aim of this program is to help give these children the childhood that they deserve. Volunteers are needed to teach, mentor, care for, play with the children, and provide them with love and happiness.

You can help provide these children with the developmental opportunities to become educated, respectful, healthy, and prepared for the next phases in their lives. Volunteering overseas with the Work with children program in Antigua, Guatemala is an excellent way to give back to a community while having the unique opportunity to become fully immersed in it.

As part of this Work with children volunteer project in Antigua, Guatemala, you will develop meaningful relationships with the children in your community. 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 Work with Children Volunteer Program in Antigua, Guatemala.

Skill/Qualification

There are no specific skills or qualifications required in order to join our Work with Children program in Antigua, Guatemala. You should, however, have a 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 within the Work with Children volunteer program in Antigua, Guatemala will depend on the needs of the childcare center, and also your skills and talents.

You can participate in fun, extracurricular activities with the children, help teach them English, act as an assistant to their caregivers, work with the children in the garden, and enjoy doing fun activities such as painting, drawing, and crafts!

However you decide to donate your time to this volunteering opportunity, it will be beneficial to the children and the community. Specific details of your assignment will be given to you prior to your arrival.

Accommodation/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.