In January 2025, our Escuelita Rixiin Ya' project officially celebrates 1 year  of supporting out of school children across Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Now, we're opening this project up to the world - Giving 6 volunteers the chance to experience the beauty & culture of Guatemala whilst making a difference for those who need it.

WHAT IS OUR ESCUELITA RIXIIN YA' PROJECT?
Escuelita Rixiin Ya' means 'Little school on the lake', in a combination of both Spanish & Tz'utujil, the ancient Mayan langauge spoken around the town of Santiago, Atitlan, where our project is based.

Through this project, our local teachers work in 2 key locations, delivering free education to children who don't go to school. Our free education program focuses mainly on literacy and numeracy, but also seeks to improve Tz'utujil, Spanish & English skills, whilst allowing students to engage in many other relevant cultiural activities, such as permaculture, arts & sports.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We're looking for 6 enthusiastic individuals to join us as volunteers on a unique cultural exchange volunteering mission in January 2025. Volunteers will be immersed in the local culture of Santiago Atitlan, both helping to teach our students on the Escuelita Rixiin Ya' project, whilst also being enrolled into a Spanish/Tz'utujil learning program, learning the local languages, eating the local cuisines, and participating in local cultural activities.

WHO SHOULD VOLUNTEER?
This opportunity is open to people of all backgrounds, aged 18+. Previous work with children is preferred, but not required. We prefer those who are fluent in English, and enthusiastic to learn Spanish & open minded to the Tz'utujil culture that surrounds the town of Santiago, where the project is based.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
For a one time fee of $1400 USD, we provide volunteers with the following:

- Secure group accommodation: With wifi, hot water & 24hr access to nearby goods & services

- 2 Meals per day: We cater to all dietary options, and we make sure to ensure local food is prioritised.

- Transport in-country: From the airport to the project, from when you arrive  until when you leave, we cover all the costs of your transportation.

- Project fees: All teaching materials & resources are provided by us

- Spanish / Tz'utujil school: For the entirety of the 3 weeks, volunteers will be enrolled in a Spanish / Tz'utujil learning program, helping to assimilate with the local culture.

NOT INCLUDED:
Flights, insurance, extras (excursions, cultural activites, etc)

HOW TO APPLY?

Please submit your application through the form below, make sure to include as much relevant information about yourself as possible - If you have any questions about anything, or if you would like to learn more about the project, the accommodation, the town of Santiago or the Tz'utujil culture, then please make sure to include this in your application.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN GUATEMALA!