Location and Duration
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala – Minimum 2‐week placement. The fee is £750, covering food, accommodation, pre‐departure and in‐country support, orientation, and all project‐related activities. Flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations are not included.
Volunteer Role
* Work alongside local professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, nutrition and project management.
* Participate in projects ranging from disease screening of indigenous families to assessing the nutritional level of malnourished local children, and from health‐education programmes to setting up personal hygiene workshops.
* Assist volunteers from a range of healthcare backgrounds and help develop your own community‐based healthcare projects.
* Receive 25 pre‐departure Spanish lessons and optional immersion experiences, including home‐stays and excursions to volcanoes, waterfalls and colonial towns.
Eligibility & Expectations
* Volunteers do not replace staff; you support local teams while learning new skills.
* Open to individuals with knowledge in nutrition, medicine, nursing, dentistry or project management.
* Roles are matched to your skills and interests.
Benefits
* All‐inclusive fee with no hidden costs.
* Dedicated support from UK and Guatemala teams.
* Professional development opportunities and cultural immersion.
Volunteer at any time of year, with flexibility over length of stay. For the most current information, visit the Global Nomadic website.
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