• Good Health And Well-Being

Childcare Help

location
4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Share with the children of Guatemala
  • Experience rich Guatemalan Culture
  • Improve your Spanish!
  • Meet other volunteers from around the world
  • Visit Mayan ruins

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

This program is designed to help children who need it the most. Work with children in Guatemala in low-income daycare centers and orphanages.

Guatemala is a developing country that needs as much help as possible. Help shape the future of our world by spending some time with children that will benefit from your care and teachings. INLEX works with daycares from low-income neighborhoods near of Antigua Guatemala where resources are very ...

About the program

Guatemala is a developing country that needs as much help as possible. Help shape the future of our world by spending some time with children that will benefit from your care and teachings. INLEX works with daycares from low-income neighborhoods near of Antigua Guatemala where resources are very limited. Daycares benefit from the work of volunteers, as most of the time they are understaffed or underfunded.


  • People who dedicate time and energy at a daycare center have an opportunity to make an important difference in the lives of children. This voluntary role requires hard work, but it is rewarding for people who enjoy interacting with children and guiding them as they grow and learn. 

  • The childcare program is perfect for volunteers that are energetic,full of initiative and creativity. The work is rewarding, fun and a great experience. If you have previous experience with children or education you can help implement new games or strategies to keep the kids learning throughout the whole day.

  • Availability: All year, except from Mid-December to Early January. 

  • Minimum commitment: 4 weeks.

  •  Location: Neighboring towns around Antigua Guatemala. 

Typical day

What could I be doing on a Typical day?

  •  Playing with the kids
  • Helping staff in day to day chores
  • Reading and storytelling. 
  • Helping to prepare meals for the kids; 
  • Teaching kids the basics such as colors, numbers, etc. 
  • Helping kids develop good self-esteem. 

Works hours are around 4-6 hours per day ...

Typical day

What could I be doing on a Typical day?

  •  Playing with the kids
  • Helping staff in day to day chores
  • Reading and storytelling. 
  • Helping to prepare meals for the kids; 
  • Teaching kids the basics such as colors, numbers, etc. 
  • Helping kids develop good self-esteem. 

Works hours are around 4-6 hours per day Monday to Friday but can vary depending the time of year.

Free-time activities

As the birthplace of the ancient Mayans, Guatemala is loaded with more cultural and historical attractions than almost any other country in Central America. In addition, it also offers plenty of peaceful fishing villages, busy local textile markets, and natural beauty in the form of lush tropical ...

Free-time activities

As the birthplace of the ancient Mayans, Guatemala is loaded with more cultural and historical attractions than almost any other country in Central America. In addition, it also offers plenty of peaceful fishing villages, busy local textile markets, and natural beauty in the form of lush tropical jungles, colorful coral reefs, active volcanoes, and breathtaking black sand beaches. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in the culture, spend your time relaxing on the beach, or get your adrenaline pumping by joining a safari or heading to a theme park, here are the 25 best things Guatemala has to offer.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, background check and application form and passport

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Integrated Learning Experience

We are using the fees to pay
  • Accommodation
    Participation in cultural activities.
  • On call support throughout the service.
  • Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
  • Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement
  • Welcome at airport with transport.
  • Certificate of program completion.

Airport Pickup at La Aurora International Airport

One of our coordinators will pick you at the arrivals exit in the airport. 

Accommodation

Accommodation:
Host family , in private room with bed and closet and with bathroom

Food & Beverages

Host family , in private room with two meals per day

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Guatemala. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Guatemala provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Guatemala you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Guatemala. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The program is available all year

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,134€
5 weeks 1,284€
6 weeks 1,435€
7 weeks 1,586€
8 weeks 1,736€
9 weeks 1,886€
10 weeks 2,036€
11 weeks 2,186€
12 weeks 2,337€
24 weeks (max. stay) 4,141€
Average fees 228€/week

Program fees

228€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 24 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Integrated Learning Experience during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experience

Perfect 4.6 rating (48 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2005

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Diego

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Integrated Learning Experiences was founded in 2005 by former Peace Corps staff that wanted to provide flexible volunteer programs with a positive impact.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experiences’ (INLEX) mission is to strengthen human resources in Central America and South America through volunteer programs, educational travel and internship opportunities.

In addition to this, INLEX provides opportunities for students and professionals to further gain experience in their field of choice by matching participants with the best opening available.

We work towards:

  • Sustainability in the projects and communities that we work in.
  • Programs that promote cultural exchange.
  • Safe and affordable programs.
  • Strengthening and empowering communities.
  • Authentic experiences for our participants.
  • Facilitating education.

INLEX was set founded by former Peace Corps staff in Guatemala in 2005 who wanted to provide flexible programs for volunteers in Central America. This flexibility allows our participants the option to commit for as long as they want in the area they are best suited to support; creating a positive impact and a rewarding experience. We do this because we believe in the principle that every volunteer can make a difference.

Many years and happy people later, we continue working with key partner projects to develop communities in the Latin American region.

48 reviews · rating4.6

Lauren Beaulieu rating4.4

2021 at Childcare Help

I’ve always wanted to travel abroad to help those less fortunate. I worked in a small pre-k/school (kinda of an elementary school too?) in San Lucas where I taught some math,basic English,arts and crafts, and some general chores around the school. While I was there teaching ,I felt I ended up ...
Danja rating4.8

2019 at Childcare Help

I had an awesome time in the day care center for children from 0 to 6 years in Zaragoza. On my first day everyone was welcoming me very warmhearted. Even though I was obviously nervous I felt very well right from the beginning. Everyone was interested in where I come from and why I want to spend 10 ...
Annika rating4.8

2019 at Childcare Help

My experience was amazing and also really good to get to know myself better because I had the possibility to get to know a completely different culture and adapt myself. On top of that I had fun in my programs and they were really interesting. I learned a lot helping in the school which has been my ...
Sabine rating4.4

2019 at Childcare Help

3 months I lived in Costa Rica, 2 ½ months of this time I worked as a volunteer in San Ramon, a nice town with a pleasant climate northwest of San José. First of all I can say that the stay was an extraordinary and wonderful experience for me. During the preliminary meeting in Germany, I realized ...
Max Gierth rating4.8

2024 at Environmental Preservation

I stayed in Costa Rica for a rather short time but even in two weeks I had the chance to learn a lot and to dive a bit into tico culture. My work was dealing with butterflies, the rearing and handling of caterpillars and planting tasks for the host plants of the caterpillars. The work was very ...
Emmerson rating5

2023 at Environmental Preservation

i feel it could have been more environmental conservation, some times it just felt like i was helping with the tourism instead of the environment. the host family was wonderful and i made friends that i know will last a life time but for the actual position itself i struggled to find meaning and ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Guatemala > Guatemala

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