Guatemala
Volunteer Work in Quetzaltenango
Our volunteer placements in Quetzaltenango are all with locally-run organizations, dedicated to improving the lives of the community's residents. These Partner Programs are located in the city as well as its small surrounding villages.
CCS volunteers work side-by-side with local people, from school children to the elderly. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the traditional and rich history of the Spanish and Mayan Quiche people, gain an understanding of the challenges that the community and country face, and experience the struggles and the joys of daily life.
Volunteer work in Quetzaltenango is centered around these placement types:
- caring for infants and children
- teaching children
- caring for the elderly
- teaching English
- assisting teachers
CCS offers the following programs in Quetzaltenango:
Volunteer Abroad -- 2 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Insight Abroad -- 1 week | Click for Start Dates
Request more information about volunteering in Guatemala or read more about the CCS Experience in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala from the topics below:
- Why Volunteer in Quetzaltenango?
- Volunteer Work
- Cultural and Learning Activities
- Free Time
- The Home-Base
- In-Country Staff
Learn about volunteering in Guatemala City, Guatemala or return to the main Guatemala page.
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