Construction & Renovation in Guatemala

location
1 - 50 weeks  ·  Alder 16 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
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Frivilligprojekt med højeste kvalitet. Dette projekt tilbyder den højeste kvalitet, der sætter standarder - langt over gennemsnittet.

Højdepunkter

  • Help the local community and work on construction projects.
  • Explore the sourrounding coffee farms, volcanoes, and Mayan ruins.
  • Gain Spanish language practice by living with a host family and sharing daily life with local people.
  • Learn more about Latin American customs and traditions.
  • Make memories you'll never forget during your time abroad!


Særligt velegnet til

Alder 16+
Singler
Par
Familier
Grupper
50+

Om programmet

Build a better future with us! Join our construction crew, working on high-impact projects that benefit your Guatemalan community. 🇨🇷

Guatemalan construction projects are focused on home building, school, and orphanage renovation, and building playground and bathroom facilities for areas that do not have them. Volunteers work with our foreman, who provides guidance and training, along with families and other volunteers. Volunteers

Om programmet

Guatemalan construction projects are focused on home building, school, and orphanage renovation, and building playground and bathroom facilities for areas that do not have them. Volunteers work with our foreman, who provides guidance and training, along with families and other volunteers. Volunteers should come ready to work and to work hard, as they’ll be laying brick, mixing concrete, doing carpentry, painting, laying tile, hauling materials, and landscaping/gardening. Depending on the phase of the project they participate in, they may also be asked to help prepare or clean up the construction site. Volunteers are not required to have experience with construction work, but a reasonable level of fitness and strong dedication to the work will go a long way in ensuring that they get the most out of their volunteer project.

Construction volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring work gloves, work boots, safety glasses, and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. It is a good idea to wear a hat and long pants at the project site, and sunscreen is also extremely important.

The majority of our projects are located in and around the city of Antigua. Travel time varies from project to project, but volunteers can expect to spend 15-90 minutes traveling each way, by either walking or using local buses or taxis. For the first visit to the project, volunteers are taken by a Maximo Nivel representative using the local transport and given additional information about how to get to and from your project. Local bus rides are very affordable and a one-way trip will rarely cost more than Q8 (about $1). Taxis & tuk-tuks cost approximately Q10 to Q30 (about US$1.20 to US$3.50) one way within Antigua.



Typisk dag

Working hours vary according to the needs of the project; volunteers should expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Typisk dag

Working hours vary according to the needs of the project; volunteers should expect to work 3-4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.


Fritidsaktiviteter

There is plenty to see and do around Antigua including cultural events, tours and treks, and exploring the various markets. Our local staff also posts a monthly events calendar to let participants know of the activities going on around MaximoJust outside of La Antigua, there is even more to ex

Fritidsaktiviteter

There is plenty to see and do around Antigua including cultural events, tours and treks, and exploring the various markets. Our local staff also posts a monthly events calendar to let participants know of the activities going on around MaximoJust outside of La Antigua, there is even more to explore including nearby coffee farms, volcanoes, and both Mayan and colonial ruins. Further outside the area, participants can visit beautiful Lake Atitlán, Semuc Champey, and the famous Tikal archaeological site. Our staff are experts on Guatemala and can answer any questions clients have. Tours and trips can also easily be booked through our on-site travel partner.


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 16 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 16 år gammel på programmets startdato.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Andre færdigheder

No skills are required. Maximo Nivel's Construction Foreman will teach you all of the necessary skills.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Maximo Nivel

Our fees include:

  • Airport pick-up
  • Host family accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner, 7 days/week
  • 3-4 hours/day practical work, Monday-Friday
  • Program and safety orientation
  • Walking tour
  • Official certificate of volunteer service
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Spanish language tutoring table
  • Tandem Conversation Program
  • Office-wide WiFi and computer lab
  • Salsa dance classes
  • Cooking classes
  • Free coffee and tea and on-site snack bar
  • Institute is open 7 days/week
  • Emergency contact number 24/7
  • 10-Year Payment Guarantee

Afhentning i lufthavnen i La Aurora International Airport

Airport pick up in Guatemala City is included. 

Volunteers find our representative outside the airport holding a yellow flag with a smiley face on it.

Indkvartering

Volunteers stay with a local Guatemalan family in a shared room. Breakfast and dinner are included. 

Mad og drikkevarer

Breakfast and dinner are included 7 days / week.

Internetadgang

God adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er La Aurora International Airport (GUA) i Guatemala City. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Guatemala. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Guatemala giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Guatemala, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Guatemala. VACCINE CHECKER

Oplysninger ved ankomst

Every Monday, year-round. 

Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

1 uge (min. ophold) 775€
2 uger 1.128€
3 uger 1.402€
4 uger 1.665€
5 uger 1.934€
6 uger 2.202€
7 uger 2.470€
8 uger 2.739€
9 uger 3.007€
10 uger 3.276€
11 uger 3.544€
12 uger 3.812€
13 uger 4.081€
14 uger 4.349€
15 uger 4.618€
16 uger 4.886€
17 uger 5.155€
18 uger 5.423€
19 uger 5.691€
20 uger 5.960€
21 uger 6.228€
22 uger 6.497€
23 uger 6.765€
24 uger 7.033€
25 uger 7.302€
26 uger 7.570€
27 uger 7.839€
28 uger 8.107€
29 uger 8.376€
30 uger 8.644€
31 uger 8.912€
32 uger 9.181€
33 uger 9.449€
34 uger 9.718€
35 uger 9.986€
36 uger 10.254€
37 uger 10.523€
38 uger 10.791€
39 uger 11.060€
40 uger 11.328€
41 uger 11.597€
42 uger 11.865€
43 uger 12.133€
44 uger 12.402€
45 uger 12.670€
46 uger 12.939€
47 uger 13.207€
48 uger 13.475€
49 uger 13.744€
50 uger (max. ophold) 14.012€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 527€/uge

Programgebyrer

527€ pr. uge 1 - 50 weeks Alder 16 - 50+

Betalingsmetoder

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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Duration

1 - 50 weeks

Deposit

Depositummet er blot for at reservere din plads som frivillig. Betalinger håndteres af PayPal, vores betroede globale betalingsudbyder. Hvis du ikke har en PayPal-konto, kan du også betale med et kreditkort.


Final Payment

Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med Maximo Nivel under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


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Maximo Nivel

Brilliant 4.7 rating (110 feltrapporter)

Agentur - grundlagt i 2003

Verificeret af Volunteer World

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Vært er

Georgie

Spoken languages: Engelsk, Spansk

Om projektet

Maximo Nivel offers Volunteer Abroad and International Internship programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru.

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Who we are? 

Maximo Nivel is a family-owned organization that has been offering volunteer abroad programs since 2003. We are a locally-based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Peru, where we also own and operate 4 intercultural centers in Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco, Peru; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; San José, Costa Rica.

What we do? 

We offer a wide range of work-study-travel programs, including Volunteer Abroad, International Internships, TEFL Certification, Gap Year, Spanish Immersion, Adventure & Culture, and more! 

Where we work? 

Maximo Nivel’s work-study-travel programs take place in Antigua, Guatemala; Cusco, Peru; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; and San José, Costa Rica. We also have off-site programs on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica and Guatemala and in the Amazon Jungle and Sacred Valley of Peru. 

Our mission/vision: 

Maximo Nivel is a professional, ethical, and hardworking organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every student, participant, client, faculty leader, and partner who joins us.

Our goals: 

  • Deliver high-quality, safe, affordable programs 
  • Provide the best Spanish language immersion in all of Latin America 
  • Improve impact at every volunteer project site where we work 
  • Train and certify world-class ESL teachers 
  • Organize excellent internships and other opportunities for international work experience 
  • Help people experience the world through education, adventure, and cultural travel.

Who are we looking for? 

Adventurous people who are passionate about travel, culture, languages, and helping others.

Why choose us? 

Maximo Nivel's program fees are affordable and transparent. We pride ourselves on providing great client service!

110 feltrapporter · rating4.7

Wolfgang Oberauer rating5

2024 at Construction and Renovation Assistant

I had the most amazing experience as part of this volunteering programme. Maximo Nivel was great in taking me feel looked after. My hist family was always there for me, kept my room clean, cooked for me and were super reliable. A great benefit was also the Spanish classes which really uplevelled my ...
Martina Gut rating4.4

2024 at Support Local Healthcare

Fue una linda experiencia para mí y me quedé satisfecha de toda manera. La primera semana estaba en un asilo de ancianos y las próximas semanas en un colegio para niños discapacitados, siempre con gente muy amable. En los fines de semana siempre hice excursiones fabulosas como montaña de siete ...
Aisha Rahman rating5

2023 at Sea Turtles Conservation Experience

Observing the hatching of baby sea turtles in Costa Rica was an unparalleled experience. Everyone made me feel welcome and supported. It was great to be able to explore Tamarindo and other beach towns during the weekends and I met so many great people I still keep in touch today. Thank you for the ...
Daniel White rating5

2023 at Sea Turtles Conservation Experience

Experiencing an arribada in Costa Rica was truly a once-in-a-lifetime event. Thousands of turtles arriving simultaneously to lay their eggs was a remarkable sight to behold. As a volunteer, I felt privileged to contribute to the conservation of these endangered ...
Kathleen Nordstrom rating5

2023 at Community Childcare Supporter

I would recommend Máximo Nivel a million times over. The warm, engaging staff and volunteer/student community make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door, and I met several lifelong friends. There are lots of opportunities to explore, including around the city and the country as a ...
Javier Jiménez rating5

2023 at Sea Turtles Conservation Experience

The project that I was in was the turtle conservation in Junquillal and it was for 3 months. I didn't know what to expect at all but I fell in love with the little town and the wonderful locals that were so loving and caring towards me. When we had to release the baby turtles into the wild I really ...

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