Small Business and Microfinance Internship
Coordinator | Diego
Coordinator | Diego
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Highlights
Gain real-world experience.
Improve your Spanish through total immersion.
Meet other people from around the world.
Work in a fun and relaxed environment.
Hike volcanoes, visit Mayan ruins and explore the culture.
The Microfinance and business program will be helping small entrepreneurs manage their business plans.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Interns joining the Microfinance and business program will be helping small entrepreneurs manage their business plans, loans and advise them on key decisions for better growth. Interns can also help in workshops that range from basic financial literacy, marketing, accounting, data analysis, and more.
Depending on the intern's profile, skills and interests he/she can be assigned to different areas. Different from the program in Costa Rica, interns in this program work inside the lending organizations that also provide financial education to their clients. Interns must speak basic Spanish and are preferred to have a background in finance, economics, accounting, marketing, and related fields. Intensive Spanish lessons are also available in Guatemala before starting the internship.
Possible tasks:
- Analyzing loans and feasibility studies from within the lending organization.
- I.T and automation of databases (If the intern is familiar in this field)
- Accounting
- Financial literacy workshops.
- Loan management training workshops.
- Marketing workshops.
- Following up on business plans of loaners and advising as needed.
- Analyzing clients’ business plans previous to taking out a loan.
- Smart use of technology and training in ready available financial tools.
Typical day
- 7 am : breakfast with host family
- 7:30 am: walk to project
- 8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
- 1pm: lunch time
- 4pm: Project work time ends
- 7 pm: Dinner with host family
Free-time activities
Volunteers can join in many hikes around the area as well as water sports. Nearby transportation hubs to other touristic destinations.
Water Sports
Sightseeing
Climbing
Hiking
Sports
Requirements
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.
You need to speak English (basic level)
or Spanish (basic level)
required
finance,accounting, business, or related field. at Studying or graduated level
CV, application form and
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 16:00
What's Included
- Host family , in private room with two meals per day
- 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 provided in Guatemala City Airport Aurora
Host family, in private room with two meals per day
Guest Family
Two meals per day.
Vegetarian diets can be accommodated. Other types of diet may require participant to cook for him/herself.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Guatemala.
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.
If you are intending to volunteer in Guatemala you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Guatemala.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Every Sunday, except for December. Arrival to Aurora Intl airport with a 2.5 hour drive.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,161
5 weeks
$1,311
6 weeks
$1,461
7 weeks
$1,611
8 weeks
$1,761
9 weeks
$1,911
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,361
Average fees
$244
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Integrated Learning Experience
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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.
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.
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Small Business and Microfinance Internship
The Microfinance and business program will be helping small entrepreneurs manage their business plans.
$244/week
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