2019 at Seed to Shelf
from 1,833€
Outstanding 5
(26)
Seed to Shelf
1 - 1 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 5
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Outstanding 5 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 1 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Below average response rate
Highlights
- Deconstruct the myths about fair trade while processing coffee alongside family farmers in Sacatepéquez.
- Hike on the slopes of volcanos, soak in mineral hot springs, wade into sacred lakes, and explore Guatemala’s natural beauty up close and personal.
- Immerse in Guatemalan culture and learn how to start a coffee revolution with a community of guerillas-turned-farmers in Santa Anita.
- Practice the traditional art of back-strap weaving with the Maya Tz’utujil women of San Juan La Laguna.
- Visit our permaculture farm on the beautiful Lago Atitlan to work hands-on with our local partners
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Are you ready to learn how your morning cup of coffee can help make a more just coffee industry? We'll travel Guatemala following a coffee bean from seed to shelf.
Many of us wake up every day to a hot cup of coffee. But where does it come from? How is it produced? Who grows it and what is life like for the world’s coffee farmers? To tackle these questions and more, we’ll spend an action-packed 9-days in Guatemala following a coffee bean from seed to ...Typical day
Program Itinerary:
* This is a preliminary itinerary. The final itinerary may change a little based on the needs of our partners and new opportunities which present themselves. This should give you a really good idea of what the program will look and feel like.
Day 1-3: Orientation in Antigua
We begin ...
Free-time activities
When we aren’t learning and working with our incredible grassroots partners, we have planned all kinds of fun activities and excursions to integrate ourselves in the local culture. We have also scheduled plenty of time for you to explore your own interests.
Some examples of activities:
- Hike ...
Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
- AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
- OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 15, 2023
- NOVEMBER 4 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023
- FEBRUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 25, 2024
- MARCH 2 - MARCH 10, 2024
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Program fees
1 week 2 days
1,833€
Average fees
1,426€/week
Meet your organization
Operation Groundswell
Outstanding 5
(26 reviews)
Agency - founded in 2016
Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Coordinated by
Evelyn
About the project
We go backpacking with a purpose! Our programs combine cross-cultural dialogue, critical learning, community service, and of course, travel and adventure!
26 reviews · 5
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