Assistant in Childcare

location
4 - 24 uker  Â·  Alder 18 - 50+

rating  Perfekt 4.6  Â· 
  Verifisert av Volunteer World
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HĂžydepunkter

  • Dive into Guatemala's rich tapestry, uncovering its vibrant culture and traditions.
  • Enhance your language skills while making a meaningful impact on society.
  • Elevate your resume with invaluable international volunteer experience, showcasing your commitment to a better world.
  • Expand your horizons by fostering intercultural understanding and personal growth.
  • Explore Guatemala's breathtaking natural beauty and historic landmarks, each a chapter in its storied past.


Spesielt egnet for

Alder 18+
Singler
Par
50+

Om programmet

Engage yourselves against the child poverty in Guatemala and give your love to impoverished children. Do meaningful volunteer work with great social impact.🧒

The Issue
Guatemala is a developing country where more than 50 percent of the population lives in poverty. Particularly alarming are the numbers of infants and children in need. More than a third of them suffer hunger and poverty. Of 1000 born children, 40 do not even survive their first birthday. ..

Om programmet

The Issue
Guatemala is a developing country where more than 50 percent of the population lives in poverty. Particularly alarming are the numbers of infants and children in need. More than a third of them suffer hunger and poverty. Of 1000 born children, 40 do not even survive their first birthday. Until the health care system of Guatemala is sufficiently developed to deal with this problem, it will certainly take many many years. There are hardly any public subsidies and initiatives, but rather associations of private donors and initiators who want to help those who can not take care of themselves, primarily children and babies.


The Program
The same applies to this Volunteer Center in Guatemala, where you support a health center for malnourished infants and children under the age of eleven. The charity, which was founded in October 2008, includes a fully-equipped medical infirmary, a kitchen, a dining room, areas for the most critical cases of malnutrition, common areas and a small garden. The aim of the center is to stabilize the health situation of malnourished children, to get them used to normal food intake and to educate them about nutrition. The goal is always to give them a carefree childhood. For this purpose, staff and helpers do their best every day, creating a safe, clean and fun atmosphere in which the little ones can feel comfortable and happy. Without the help of volunteers, it would not be possible to keep the work in the facility at the high level that children need for their path to a "normal" life.


The Location

Antigua is a beautiful colonial town in the south of Guatemala about an hour from the capital, Guatemala City, and surrounded by perfectly shaped volcanoes. Antigua is one of the most visited places in Central America. The city is famous for its Spanish colonial buildings, picturesque courtyards, interesting markets, beautiful churches and a colorful labyrinth of streets. The city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage since 1979. Antigua is located in the highlands of Guatemala at about 1,600 meters above sea level. Antigua has an abundance of tour operators and agencies that offer exciting tours to all parts of the country. Whether you want to get to know the jungle, the Mayan culture, the Pacific coast or you are looking for cultural activities, in Antigua you are guaranteed to find someone who organizes exactly what you are looking for. Antigua has an average daily temperature of 20 °C all year round, while the nights are quite cool. The rainy season is from June to October, the dry season from November to May.


Typisk dag

Be aware that you have a great responsibility in this volunteer position. You take care of infants and children of extreme poverty and accompany them on their way to a "better" life. Also, you come in contact with particularly severe cases of malnutrition and neglect or abuse.

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Typisk dag

Be aware that you have a great responsibility in this volunteer position. You take care of infants and children of extreme poverty and accompany them on their way to a "better" life. Also, you come in contact with particularly severe cases of malnutrition and neglect or abuse.

  • In collaboration with local staff and other volunteers, you will ensure every day the well-being and health of the little patients. You change diapers and bath the children, you feed them and play with them, you develop educational activities and carry out small projects.
  • You also take care that the facilities of the charity are always clean and in good condition and teach the children in virtues such as order and cleanliness. Collecting donations and organizing fundraisers may also be part of your job.
  • One thing is especially important for the successful recovery and development of children: attention! Often, your warm-hearted care is enough to keep the children safe and forget their worries for a moment. Bring all your love to Guatemala and give new hope to the Guatemalan children!


Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of volunteers, season, current needs of the project, as well as self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these tasks.


Fritidsaktiviteter

In your spare time, there are many different activities to choose from, such as visiting historic sights and museums around the city of Antigua. This wonderful colonial city is a real gem and offers plenty of touristic activities. Many volunteers also go to local bars and restaurants to socialize ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

In your spare time, there are many different activities to choose from, such as visiting historic sights and museums around the city of Antigua. This wonderful colonial city is a real gem and offers plenty of touristic activities. Many volunteers also go to local bars and restaurants to socialize with friends. On the weekends you can take day excursions to get to know the amazing surroundings.

Among the most interesting things to do:

  • City tour Antigua
  • Handicraft markets from indigenous people
  • Lake Atitlan
  • Archeological sites (e.g. Park of Copan)
  • Nature and Volcano
  • Thermal baths of Kawilal
  • Traditional market of Chichicastenango
  • Visit to museums of indigenous cultures like the Maya
  • Bird watching tours
  • Outdoor sports like climbing, hiking, Canopy, biking, 4x4 tours, etc.
  • Visits to Chocolate and Coffee productions sites
  • Tikal, the biggest Maya ruins (weekend trip, at least 3 days)


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 18 Ă„r

For Ä bli med i programmet mÄ du vÊre minst 18 Är gammel pÄ programmets startdato. Det kan vÊre unntak hvis du kan gi tillatelse fra dine foresatte eller hvis du er i fÞlge med foreldrene dine.

SprÄkferdigheter

Du mÄ snakke Spansk (grunnleggende nivÄ)

Utdanningskrav

pÄ High School nivÄ

Kontroll av kriminell bakgrunn

nĂždvendig

PĂ„krevde dokumenter

CV and volunteer questionnaire

Nasjonalitetsbegrensninger

Ingen restriksjoner. Hjelpende hender fra hele verden er velkomne.

Tidsforpliktelse

Din hjelpende hÄnd vil bli pÄkrevd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

Hva inngÄr

Hva inngÄr

Tjenester fra South America Inside

  • Single room in a Homestay
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner (from Monday to Saturday)
  • City tour through Antigua on your first day
  • Advice from our experienced staff
  • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
  • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
  • Your placement in the volunteer project
  • Pre-departure information
  • Packing list
  • Country handbook
  • Intercultural guide
  • Orientation upon arrival
  • On-site volunteer coordinator
  • 24/7 emergency number
  • Advice on travel insurance
  • Certificate of participation

Airport pick-up is not included in the program costs but can be added at an cost.

Overnatting

An important part of our volunteer programs has always been to provide an intense glimpse into the culture of the host country. Therefore, our volunteers live in homestays. Living with a local hosts will allow you to experience the country in the most authentic way possible. You can immerse into local customs, taste typical meals, and experience the culture and traditions first-hand. You will quickly realize how much your Spanish skills improve each day. Our homestays are carefully screened and selected, and many hosts have years of experience with our international volunteers.

You will be provided with a single room, while the bathroom can be private or shared. 

Mat og drikke

The volunteer program includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (except on Sunday). Special dietary requirements can be accommodated but have to be informed to us in advance.

Internettilgang

God tilgang pÄ prosjektstedet

Hva er IKKE inkludert?

Hva er IKKE inkludert?

Henting fra flyplassen pÄ La Aurora International Airport

Henting fra flyplassen er heller ikke inkludert i programavgiftene.

Flybilletter

Den nĂŠrmeste flyplassen er La Aurora International Airport (GUA) i Guatemala City. Vi hjelper deg med Ă„ finne billige flyreiser til Guatemala. FINN BILLIGE FLYREISER

Reiseforsikring

Å reise til utlandet er et eventyr, og det er alltid best Ă„ vĂŠre forberedt. Plutselig sykdom eller skade, avbestilling eller tyveri – en reiseforsikring for Guatemala gir trygghet og er et pluss Ă„ ha. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vaksiner

Hvis du har tenkt Ä jobbe frivillig i Guatemala bÞr du sÞke medisinsk rÄd fÞr du starter din sosiale reise. Sjekk de nÞdvendige vaksinasjonene dine for Guatemala. VAKSINESJEKKER

Detaljer ved ankomst

The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningful volunteer project.

Tilgjengelighet
Jan. Febr. Mars Apr. Mai Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Okt. Nov. Des.

Programgebyrer

4 uker (min. opphold) 1,387€
5 uker 1,546€
6 uker 1,705€
7 uker 1,864€
8 uker 2,023€
9 uker 2,182€
10 uker 2,341€
11 uker 2,500€
12 uker 2,659€
24 uker (max. opphold) 4,568€
Gjennomsnittlig gebyr 268€/uke

Programgebyrer

268€ per uke 4 - 24 uker Alder 18 - 50+

Betalingsmetoder

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Varighet

4 - 24 uker

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Endelig Betaling

Din sluttbetaling vil bli avtalt med South America Inside under sÞknadsprosessen. Vanlige lÞsninger er enten via bankoverfÞring eller kontant betaling pÄ prosjektstedet.


MĂžt din vert

South America Inside

Perfekt 4.6 rating (128 gjennomganger)

ByrÄ - grunnlagt i 2003

Verifisert av Volunteer World

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Arrangert av

Marion

Snakkede sprÄk: Tysk, Engelsk, Spansk

Om prosjektet

South America Inside promotes intercultural, linguistic and educational exchanges. Its volunteer programs are addressed to students, professionals and retirees.

MĂžt din vert

South America Inside is an intercultural management agency, founded back in 2003, which specializes in the promotion of programs abroad, language travel and educational programs throughout Latin America.

Since 2007, to enrich the experience of our global-minded clients and to provide them with even more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding their program offerings throughout South and Central America.

Working together with some of the best language schools in Latin America, South America Inside provides high quality language courses in almost every Latin American country.

Thanks to a professional team of motivated and friendly staff, South America Inside has been very successful over the past several years and have been able to establish an outstanding network of what we call "Insider Contacts." To enrich the experience of their clients and to provide them with more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding our program offerings throughout Central and South America, in addition to our well-established Chilean programs.

Volunteer Work

Do you dream of staying abroad while doing something positive? Are you looking for a unique experience that will leave a mark on your life? Then a Volunteer Work program in South America or Central America is perfect for you!

With South America Inside you can combine an adventure abroad with social commitment, and create lasting memories in Latin America. Support the protection of endangered species; help a local community construct new homes; give new hope to impoverished children.

The possibilities to lend a hand are diverse, as there are the many places where help is needed. We have classified our volunteer projects in different areas so you can easily find the one (or more!) projects that best match your needs and interests.

Why with us

There are many persuasive reasons that speak in favor of South America Inside when it comes to selecting your perfect provider of language, study and volunteer travel abroad. Following, we have prepared a short summary so that you can get us to know a little better.

Our Insider benefits at a glance:

  Regional Experience
Over one decade (established in 2003) of dedication to language, work and study travel programs in Latin America. Thanks to our long standing work and life experience in the South American continent, we know this region really well. Therefore, we can help and inform you in a professional and competent way.

  Multifaceted Offers
Over time we have developed new programs to offer a wide array of work abroad opportunities to our clients. We have been pioneers in launching new exchange programs, as we have been the first in offering Work & Travel/Working Holiday and Farm Stays in Chile and successfully introduced these programs into the market back in 2005. Since 2012, we are the only agency to offer this type of program in Costa Rica.

  Insider Advice
Despite living in the modern era of the internet, we know that reliable and competent advice is still an important criterion for most of us. At South America Inside, you will find the benefits of an internet provider and an independent travel agency. We will be glad to pass on our extensive knowledge and regional experience.!

  Location
It is difficult to run programs when there is nobody “on the ground” to evaluate existing options and search for new opportunities. So, we are located in Chile, on location, and we know everything that is going on first hand. We know what it is like to live as a foreigner in South America and will be happy to assist you in making your stay unforgettable!

  Independence
South America Inside is an independent provider of language courses, internships, volunteer work, Farm Stays and Work & Travel programs in Latin America. We neither depend financially nor structurally on any other company, language school, association or organization. Therefore, we are able to give personalized information in accordance to your needs and availability.

•  Multilingual Team

Our team is multilingual and international! We speak fluent English, Spanish and German, as well as some French and Portuguese. With our customers, we can communicate in their native language and we avoid misunderstandings with local partners by communicating in Spanish with them. You can be sure that there will be an English-speaking contact person for you before, during, and after your stay.

  Customer Service
Excellent customer service is one of the most important goals for South America Inside, and this is evident with the positive feedback we regularly receive from our many happy clients. Emails are answered within 48 business hours and every client is treated with the same friendliness and expertise.

  Gapless and Accurate Information flow
With South America Inside you will have one and the same contact person before, during and after your trip. With that said, we guarantee a gapless and accurate information flow and you will always be very well informed.

  Approved Program Places
Many of our program places, especially in the area of internships and volunteer work, are designed in the way that they will be recognized by most universities, colleges or academies.

128 gjennomganger Â· rating4.6

Roswitha M. rating5

2024 at Assistant in Childcare

Es ist alles perfecto und ich bin total zufrieden!! Sympathische Gastgeberin mit vorzĂŒglichen KochfĂ€higkeiten und 5 lebhaften Hunden im Haus. Bei der Gelegenheit den Tipp, diejenigen Freiwilligen, fĂŒr die diese Unterkunft vorgesehen ist, evtl. ĂŒber die Anwesnheit von Hunden zu informieren, im ...
Alina H. rating5

2023 at Assistant in Childcare

Ich heiße Alina und bin 20 Jahre alt. Ich studiere im 3. Jahr Medizin und da ich sehr gerne mit Babys und Kindern arbeite, hatte ich mich dazu entschlossen ein Monat Freiwilligenarbeit in Guatemala in dem Kinderprojekt zu machen. Dort werden Babys und Kinder versorgt, die an chronischer ...
Sophie rating5

2022 at Assistant in Childcare

Liebe Melanie (von South America Inside) Mir geht es soweit gut, mit de Reise hatte alles gut geklappt & ich hatte nun zeit mich einzuleben ich fĂŒhle mich in Antigua, wie auch bei der Gastfamilie sehr wohl. Das Projekt empfinde ich als herausfordernd, gefĂ€llt mir jedoch auch sehr? Ich ...
Regina N. rating5

2024 at Help Stray Dogs

Die Arbeit gefĂ€llt mir sehr gut! Ich bin super reingekommen und fĂŒhle mich sehr wohl 🙂 Die Menschen sind sehr offen und freundlich! Herzlichen Dank! ...
Stacey Garratt rating5

2024 at Local Women Empowerment Supporter

I have been travelling for 7 months in total and just had the most wonderful experience in Ecuador. I can confidently say in the last 6 weeks I have created my favourite memories of this journey in an all-encompassing way. Firstly, the program itself was incredible, I constantly felt supported, ...
Alex S. rating5

2024 at Help Stray Dogs

Mir geht’s prima. War ein langer Tag, bin daher auch gut kaputt 🙂 Sowohl Spanischkurs als auch die Arbeit im Tierheim machen sehr viel Spaß! Ich muss zwar all das bisschen, was ich an Spanisch kann, zusammenkratzen, um durch den Tag zu kommen, aber das wird sicherlich besser mit der Zeit ...

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