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Volunteer in Guatemala - Service Learning in Guatemala - Guatemala Rain forest School Project

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From the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, the volcanoes of the Guatemalan highlands, to the colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala has something for everyone. Wander the beautiful mountain town of Chichicastenango, famous for its vibrant and lively market. Visit the lovely Lake Atitlán, guarded by looming volcanoes. Or delve into an archaeological preserve deep in the jungle of the Petén region while seeing diverse wildlife, including howler monkeys and toucans.

Have a month or more to spend in the jungles of Guatemala? Go as a volunteer in an environmentally sustainable project, as a Spanish student, or as an adventurer -or all three! Here is an opportunity to work for a NPO which focuses on English, environmental education, reforestation, forest management, medicinal plants, small animal husbandry, and organic agriculture.
 
1. One week of training and one month of volunteering (Project fee: $1,290 US)
  • TESOL Certificate course training in San Andres, Guatemala, for one week + self study ($400 on site + $300 monitored self study)
  • Non-paid teaching position for one month as a volunteer in a local school
  • Accommodation all through the project ($200)
  • Airport pick up ($300 - it is a long ride!)
We understand your varied requirements and the time constraints arising from your busy schedule. Hence, we have come up with some wonderful combinations of courses and teaching positions, both long and short term.
 
2. One week of training and one month of volunteering(Project Fee: $1990 US)
  • TESOL Certificate course training in San Andres, Guatemala, for one month ($1,290)
  • Non-paid teaching position for one month as a volunteer in a local school
  • Free accommodation all through the project ($400)
  • Free airport pick up ($300)
*Fees are determined based on rounded figures compiled from averages. As we are willing and able to be flexible with different schedules, some placements will cost more or less for accommodation based on length of stay and area. Please contact us for more specific details!

Participants must be:

* At least 19 years old
* Competent English speakers
 
Dr. Bill Leon, and instructor in the Program Evaluation department atthe University of Washington, specializing in Education Program Evaluation, will develop a credit evaulation of your program for university credit.
 
Schedule of TESOL Classes:

07 May - 14 May 2009
04 Jun - 11 Jun 2009
02 Jul - 09 Jul 2009
06 Aug - 13 Aug 2009
03 Sep - 10 Sep 2009
01 Oct - 08 Oct 2009
05 Nov - 12 Nov 2009
03 Dec - 10 Dec 2009