This incredible shelter provides a safe and supportive home for young mothers, teenage girls, and their children. Some of the girls staying here are teen mums caring for little ones aged 0 to 5, while others are young girls who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse. All of them are under 18 and have already faced huge challenges in their short lives.
The focus of the shelter is psychological support and healing, but the young women also need help with everyday life, especially the realities of being a young mum.
As a volunteer, your role is hugely valued. You’ll be encouraged to create and run your own activities, based on your interests and strengths. Whether that’s arts and crafts, music, sport, storytelling, games, or mindfulness. You can run sessions for the young kids or for the older girls, it’s up to you.
Our in-country coordinators will help you plan your time on the project, and the local staff are there to support you. If you speak enough Spanish, you may also assist during classroom lessons. Because of staff shortages, you’ll often work independently, so being confident and self-reliant is key.
You’ll need to bring your own materials for the activities you’d like to run, so come prepared to get creative and make it your own!
You can also choose to only work mornings or take Spanish lessons in the afternoons, there’s flexibility to shape your experience around your goals.
This is a unique opportunity to support young girls and mums who deserve a safe space and a second chance. Your time, energy, and creativity can make a lasting impact – not only on their lives, but on yours too.
Ready to be part of something powerful? Join this meaningful project and help young women and their children feel seen, supported, and hopeful again.
Marleen in Guatamala
Met name het vrijwilligerswerk ga ik missen!!!
Anouk in Guatemala
Als je in de juiste tijd gaat zie je bijna elke dag wel baby schildpadjes die je dan mag vrijlaten op het strand wat echt super schattig is!
Mijs vrijwilliger in Guatemala
Het heeft mij doen inzien hoeveel hulp er nodig is op ieder klein plekje op de wereld.
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