Internships in Guatemala are available from the first and third Monday of each month. Placements are based in and around Santa Lucia Milpas Altas, just 15 minutes from Antigua. The locations are optimal for combining tourism activities and cultural excursions with a valuable and immersive internship experience.
Our internship programs include a guided reflection course, which combines personal development with professional competency building. Interns receive weekly reflection modules to complete during their program - each introduces a new topic, presents learning objectives, and provides specific prompts to inspire the reflective journaling process.
Short-term internships provides an introductory experience, however longer participation is encouraged in order to take advantage of the reflective process (up to 12 weeks) and gain greater experience. No grades are directly involved and interns can independently arrange academic credit through their home educational provider.
Projects
This program is suitable for people who are outgoing, proactive, and comfortable in an educational setting - be it teachers, assistants or other educational staff. It’s recommended that participants have a knowledge of at least one elementary school subject or English teaching, in order to support local teachers with lessons.
This program provides an entry-level opportunity for those passionate about nature. A background in environmental conservation or a related field is desirable, but not essential. However, all participants should be fit, proactive, able to work independently, willing to get dirty, and interested eco sustainability.
This internship program is suited for participants with a passion for helping others to overcome diversity and disability. Patience, flexibility, and openness are essential. While the nature of this work can be challenging, it may also be deeply rewarding and provide insight into careers related to caring, disability support, therapy and social work.
Work closely with partners that provide training to small farmers, helping them to manage their land effectively and sustainably. Participants in the agriculture internship program will help with workshops, field trainings and the development and provision of educational material. Come with a willingness to learn too!
This program provides an entry-level opportunity, where a background in social work, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, pre-med, psychology or physiotherapy is preferred - but not essential. There are a number of internship placements available and participants will be matched according to personal level of skill and experience.
Shadow and assist alongside local doctors and nurses at rural clinics, that offer free medical services. Typical tasks (depending on skill and experience) can include patient consultation, taking vital signs, health and hygiene workshops in rural schools, vaccinations, and participating in medical outreach campaigns.
Microfinance provides vital support through the provision of affordable loans and business advice. Interns may assist with advice and education regarding the successful operation of a business, budgeting strategies, IT systems, brainstorming new ideas, promotion and advertising, and helping entrepreneurs to sell their products to buyers.
This program offers participants real world insight in the fast moving travel industry. Diverse placements in or nearby Antigua, as well as around Lake Atitlan, provide the opportunity to gain valuable experience in hostels, hotels, tour operators and restaurants. Interns can expect to assist local staff with basic administration, tourist enquiries, marketing, and maintenance.
