COME BACK TO GUATEMALA

COME BAC K TO GUATEMAL A

Why We Need You More Than Ever!

The big challenge after the pandemic hit Guatemala has been getting our volunteer teams back in the field and serving our communities in need. This year we redesigned our volunteer opportunities, creating new and innovative experiences that will be life changing for our visitors and our family beneficiaries. We designed a specific COVID-19 health protocol for teams, which has helped us minimize risks and keep volunteers, staff, and community members safe.

What Can You Do?

At ODIM we seek to provide a unique experience of hospitality, focusing our activities on the sustainability of our programs in the communities where we work. Adventure Teams:Do you love adventure and exploring the outdoors? This is a great opportunity to experience Guatemala by kayaking, hiking, birding, and exploring the volcanoes and mountains that surround ODIM. As a member of an adventure team, you will be able to help ODIM raise funds, all the while you take part in incredible adventures in stunning Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. This is a rewarding way to give as it allows you to experience incredible moments while making a tangible social impact by supporting our community programs. Medical Teams: Our medical teams are the epitome of the phrase life changing. ODIM runs two medical clinics, and a dental clinic. All our clinical services are designed around the needs of the community members, many of whom struggle with many chronic health issues, such as diabetes and malnutrition. As a medical volun‐teer, you get to use your medical expertise in a way that gives back and heals those who need it most. You will work in our clinics, alongside our supportive local staff who will be eager to learn from you. You will almost certainly be touched by the genuine warmth of the people you encounter. Help us bring high-quality healthcare to all! Home Improvement Team:Build a better life for families …literally! As a Home Improvement Team member, you will install stoves and Ecofilter water filters to provide clean air and safe drinking water to families in San Juan and San Pablo La Laguna. These high impact installations are critical in reducing respiratory problems and digestive problems caused by contaminated air and water. We are counting on you to provide life changing effects for people in our communities. Our typical con‐struction teams build between of 10 and 16 stoves a week, giving you the opportu‐nity to be of maximum service! The best, part: you don’t have to have any prior con‐struction experience. Our trained staff will teach you everything you need to know and get you into homes to make lasting, long-term changes. Cultural Team:Immerse yourself in the Maya Tz’utujil culture by visiting com‐munities along the shores of Lake Atitlán. On a cultural team, you might study a new language, learn about Maya cosmology, or study with a local artist or weaver in San Juan. You will also learn more about the challenges faced in local communi‐ties and how ODIM is working to help the people overcome those challenges. If you are passionate about learning about different cultures and want to have an authentic experience in the heart of the Mayan world, this opportunity is for you!

TO START ORGANIZING YOUR NEXT TRIP TO GUATEMALA, GET IN TOUCH WITH US VIA EMAIL at VOLUNTEER.COORDINATOR@ODIMGUATEMALA.ORG