Antigua
Guatemala
Girl Empowerment Project in Guatemala
Program Category:
Women Empowerment
Our goal through this program is to make evolve the way the men sees the women but more than that, change the way the women have seen themselves beginning with girls. The program's vision and purpose are to empower women by providing education for boys and girls through counseling, mentoring, relaxation and meditation exercises, self-esteem activities and classes of sexual awareness. We want to empower women by education boys and girls both. Most of the children attending the after-school program live with the effects of daily prejudice, abuse, poverty, and social inequities.
This program is designed for
Students: social workers, human rights & everyone with motivation and willingness to improve lives.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Your responsibilities while volunteering in the girl empowerment program may vary widely depending on your
skills, experience, and needs of the organization at the time of your visit. One of the potential
roles will be to provide support to the staff teachers. Please be ready to start helping to lead fun
and expressive activities.
Program Specifications
Program Cost
Registration Fee: US $249
1 Week Program Fee:
159
US$
Extra Per Week:
100
US$
Program Duration
1-week minimum stay.
Program Availability
All year round
Language Skills
Intermediate Level
Volunteer Hours
4 to 6 hours from Monday to Friday
Location
Antigua
Program Formats
Individuals
Groups
Internship
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Ways To Join
It takes a lot of courage and determination to come out of your comfort zone to get involved into noble service of another. Choose if you want to go solo or in a group
Group Volunteering
When you volunteer as a group, not only are you helping those in most need, but you’re helping yourself as well.
What is included in My program fee?
ACOMMODATION
We always provide comfortable accommodation suitable to the program module and location. Typically, that might mean a home stay or during your selected program. All rooms always include WiFi.
In-Country Orientation
From the time you arrive in the country, we will make sure your trip runs smoothly. We show you the best places to eat, banks, point of interests, and are there for all questions.
MEALS
Your experience includes a weekly meal plan of hearty and healthy local fare. The plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday.
Weekends are free for making your own culinary explorations
Monetary donation
A monetary donation goes directly to the project where you will be volunteering. This money is used to help the project purchase material they need on a daily basis, meals or pay other expenses they have.
ACTIVITIES
You always learn and enjoy more when you are relaxed. That’s why we build in a weekly selection of activities, excursions, events and outings into our tours, language courses, volunteer service. From Salsa, to hiking a active volcano!
Certificate
Certification (if requested) of completion of the volunteer program, perfect for inclusion in your resume.
Airport pickup
Airport pick up in private shuttle to your accommodation.
Mentorship & SUPPORT
Adventure worry-free, knowing you are supported by VAGT 24/7. Your VAGT expert helps you choose the right program for your needs and prepares you for the journey ahead. We even offer the peace of mind of a comprehensive medical, cancellation and interruption insurance plan.
