Vounteer to Teach in Guatemala
The Ixtatán Foundation has enlisted more than twenty volunteers from around the world to teach in Spanish at the Yinhatil Nab’en (Seeds of Knowledge) School in San Mateo Ixtatán. These teachers bring their enthusiasm and know-how to give a new perspective to hundreds of students. Teachers commit to the full school year from January to November and receive a monthly stipend for their service.
If you are interested in learning more about teaching the future leaders of San Mateo Ixtatán, contact us.
Short-term Projects and Mission Trips
Other volunteers for the school have come on special short-term teaching assignments teaching a variety of workshops.
Short-term volunteering in San Mateo Ixtatán is a very rewarding and worthwhile experience. By traveling and volunteering here, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the culture and meet people on their own terms, rather than experiencing it as a tourist would. Over the years, short-term projects have included:
Student documentation of Chuj Maya with the Smithsonian National Museum of the..
Building a biogas generator for the organic farm Water Filtration Monitoring
Health sector survey Nutrition education Personal hygiene workshops
Music classes and marching band Art and photography Sports