Women Empowerment Work
Coordinator | Jose
Coordinator | Jose
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Highlights
Improve the lives of women in at risk situations
Meet other interns and volunteers from around the world.
Improve your Spanish
Learn more about the interesting Mayan culture
Add experience to your resume
The women empowerment program exists to help women overcome tough situations and empower themselves through education and psychological support.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+
The women empowerment program exists to help women overcome tough situations and empower themselves through education and psychological support. The program has different educational modules that improve with the constant work of staff and volunteers. The majority of the workshops are focused on income-generating skills, as to give a lot of the women in the project financial independence. Volunteers in women empowerment are tasked with :
–Education: Volunteers can teach skills that are useful to the women in the project. Common subjects include basic financial literacy, entrepreneurship coaching, income-generating side projects, organizational and time management skills, etc.
–Psychological support: Some women attending this project come from abusive situations and support is always needed to help them gain confidence once again. The support can include self-esteem workshops or if you have the necessary experience, it can be in the form of psychological consultation.
Depending on availability, people working in this program maybe assigned to a private project or a governmental project working towards women empowerment.
Please note that at least Basic Spanish is needed to work in this project, enough to verbally communicate . Spanish lessons are available at an extra cost before starting the project.
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
Program is close to Antigua, Guatemala with many sightseeing sites, gyms, bars, cafes.
Also it serves as great starting point for hikes and transportation hub for other parts of Guatemala like Lake Atitlan, el Paredon beach, Tikal and others.
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Climbing
Hiking
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
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
CV, background check, Travel health insurance and copy of passport
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
- 13:00
What's Included
Host family , in private room with two meals per day
Participation in cultural activities.
On call support throughout the service.
Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement
Welcome at airport with transport.
Certificate of program completion.
We provide pickup from Aurora International airport in Guatemala city or pickup in Antigua Guatemala.
Host family , in private room with two meals per day
Breakfast and dinner provided
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
Arrival days are every Sunday except the last two Sundays of December.
Orientation is held on Mondays.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3 - 12 weeks
Program fees
3 weeks
(min. stay)
$824
4 weeks
$1,057
5 weeks
$1,192
6 weeks
$1,327
7 weeks
$1,462
8 weeks
$1,597
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,137
Average fees
$226
/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.
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Women Empowerment Work
The women empowerment program exists to help women overcome tough situations and empower themselves through education and psychological support.
$226/week
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