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4 people are interested
Volunteer Abroad in Guatemala
ORGANIZATION: GOOD NEIGHBORS USA
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Why Guatemala?
We’re flying volunteers out to Guatemala to address the issue of extreme poverty. 59.3% of Guatemala's population live in poverty, and 23.4% live in extreme poverty, it means they make less than $1.25 a day. Because majority of the population living in rural villages are engaged in unpaid agricultural works, they cannot support their families. Also, most of the children, rather than receiving proper education, stay home and work to support their families. They do not have opportunities to grow out of poverty. Our G.I.F.T. Chickens is based in Guatemala and you can join us to build a chicken coop that allows families to generate steady income by selling the eggs in the market and personally meet the families you’re helping.
After extensive research on our beneficiary families and with agreement to enroll their children in school, G.I.F.T Chickens will provide them with one chicken house, 30 chickens, and 6 months worth of chicken feed and water. Good Neighbors Guatemala staff will vaccinate the chickens and also provide trainings for the families on raising the chickens and selling the eggs. Each family will be closely monitored by Good Neighbors Guatemala staff regularly.
Sign up to volunteer abroad with us and we’ll take you to Guatemala so you can see firsthand how G.I.F.T. Chickens gives families an opportunity to break the vicious cycle of poverty. This unique opportunity puts you directly in the field, building from the ground up for deserving families while connecting you with the people and culture of Guatemala.
Your trip will also include visiting our other community development project sites and tourist activities. It’s an incredible, life-changing experience for you and for the families you’re helping!
Note: Volunteer trips can also be customized to incorporate volunteers’ special interests (e.g. faith-based volunteer trips or skill-based trips for practicing professionals who want to contribute to communities).
More opportunities with GOOD NEIGHBORS USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About GOOD NEIGHBORS USA
Location:
131 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 204, Tustin, CA 92780, US
Mission Statement
Good Neighbors USA is an international humanitarian and development organization committed to building a global community where people live together in health, harmony, and dignity.
Description
Good Neighbors is an international, non-profit humanitarian organization committed to child education, community development, and emergency relief projects in over 35 countries around the world. We have fundraising offices in the USA, Korea, and Japan, and an International Cooperation Office in Geneva.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2017
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- This is a 1 week long trip.
- Must have a valid U.S. Passport or another way to travel to Guatemala.