Orientation
On arrival at the rescue centre you will have a brief orientation. This will include being shown around the centre, being introduced to the project co-ordinator and staff, a health and safety briefing and an introduction to your tasks while at the centre.
Accommodation and Meals
At the Rescue Centre, volunteers live in a spacious two story wooden building situated in a beautiful tropical forest. Facilities include comfortable wooden bunk beds, "western" shower and toilet facilities and 12V solar electricity. Volunteers eat and socialize at a separate spacious kitchen/dining room rancho and there is a very nice floating dock for late afternoon swims. There is an Internet service in Flores, ten minutes away by boat across the lake.
We have a resident chef at the Rescue Centre, someone whose good side you'll want to get on right away! She works miracles with a very limited selection of food and a simple kitchen. The Guatemalan diet is basic, but nutritious. It consists of the staples of beans and corn tortillas, as well as rice, simple pasta salads, fruits, vegetables and occasionally meat or chicken. Vegetarians are very welcome!
Free Time
Many volunteers who travel to Guatemala visit Antigua first. Antigua is a beautiful colonial city only 45 minutes from Guatemala City and is a nice place to get acclimatised and use as a base to travel to other parts of the country.
Project Support
Throughout your stay in Guatemala you will have the support and guidance of our coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.
In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Project Age Limit
Minimum 18 years. Maximum decided on potential participants’ health.
