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Learn and Help Spanish Academy: Learn Spanish and Volunteer in Guatemala

Learn and Help Spanish Academy is located in Antigua, Guatemala and is operated by Humanity First Guatemala, an international, non-profit humanitarian organisation. Student fees directly help support Humanity First's programs in Guatemala, as you learn spanish, you can help make a difference!

Our lessons are suitable to students starting at any level and are taught one-on-one by our highly experienced instructors and tailored to students' needs, abilities and interest. 

What better way to practise your Spanish than volunteering at one of Humanity First's programs and help change lives in impoverished communities? Volunteering is the richest way to experience a culture and understand the hardships of daily life in developing countries such as Guatemala.

Programs on offer to volunteers include:
- English tutor at Humanity First Academy
- English teacher at Masroor Ahmad school or Humanity First Academy
- Teacher support at Masroor Ahmad school
- Teaching moral and ethical lessons at Masroor Ahmad school
- Educational workshops for teenagers
- Afterschool program and activities for young children

Volunteers stay with a local Guatemalan family, recieve 4 hours of daily one-on-one Spanish lessons with a highly experienced teacher and immerse themselves in Guatemalan culture with diverse cultural activities while supporting Humanity First to improve and empower underprivleged communities.

Help those in need and enjoy a life changing experience!

Learn Spanish and help fund humanitarian programs in underserved communities in Guatemala.

Study programs

Program type

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 1-3 months
Student status required
No
Application process
Application and registration is can be done online http://learnandhelp.gt/paginas_i.asp?id=4714&clc=414

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $1001-$2500
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Ground transport
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation
  • Tuition
  • Tutoring

Organization details

Learn and Help Academy is operated by Humanity First Guatemala, we strive to provide high quality Spanish lessons to students while supporting a range of humanitarian programs in underserved communities.

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