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Written by Jessie
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Volunteer as a Volcano Guide or with Las Tias -- Leon, Nicaragua
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to let you know about this
volunteer opportunity in Leon, Nicaragua (they also have a branch in
Guatemala). Quetzaltrekkers is completely non-profit and run entirely
by volunteers; the money made goes to Las Tias, their sister
organization which seeks to lessen child labor by keeping kids in
school, helping them succeed there, battling domestic violence and drug
abuse, etc.
You can volunteer as a volcano guide (which is how
they make the $ for Las Tias) or with L.T. as an educator/mentor to
street kids in Leon. They ask a $40 deposit, which is refunded at the
end of two months (their minimal commitment). I didn't get to do this
myself, as I was already helping some missionaries down there and only
stayed 5 weeks, but I met some guys at Lazybones hostel who were doing
it. You have to find your own accomodation, but it's inexpensive.
I'd encourage you to give it a try, I've heard nothing but good things about them!
-Jess
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in Xela, Guatemala as well
Written by JamesT on 2008-08-12 16:29:48
Quetzaltrekkers home page
this is their homepage...great organization. My wife and I hiked with them twice in Xela and they were great. They also bring a couple of the kids that they are helping along on every hike! I can only imagine they are a super bunch of people to work with.
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