Friends of San Lucas
Why choose Friends of San Lucas?
Friends of San Lucas is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering development in San Lucas Tolimán and surrounding communities in Guatemala. The Mission is composed of more than 100 Guatemalans working in seven different program areas, including healthcare, education, coffee, construction, charity, women’s center, and visitor program. The healthcare program serves over 20,000 people annu...
Friends of San Lucas is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering development in San Lucas Tolimán and surrounding communities in Guatemala. The Mission is composed of more than 100 Guatemalans working in seven different program areas, including healthcare, education, coffee, construction, charity, women’s center, and visitor program. The healthcare program serves over 20,000 people annually on a pay-what-you-can basis. The education program provides Montessori-style instruction to over 600 students. Café Juan Ana, the coffee program, supports small growers by compensating them at above-market rates. The construction program builds homes using a combination of block, wood, and hybrid techniques, which have long-lasting impacts on families. The charity program provides monthly ass...
Friends of San Lucas Reviews
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Live like a local on Lake Atitlan
by: Mary Faist - United StatesProgram: Long-Term Volunteers in GuatemalaThis is a great fit for those looking for real Community Engagement. You may know a language, but do you understand what it takes to deliver thoughtful programming to all-ages visitors who are learning and delivering services as Partners with Guatemalan residents? That was a long sentence, and it reflects the long list of things Friends of San Lucas does right. This experience asks that you prepare to Be and not just Do. Pre trip orientation emphasizes that long term volunteers are extension...
A difficult decision that proved to be the right choice
by: Christopher Sehring - United StatesProgram: Long-Term Volunteers in GuatemalaFaced with choosing either a 2-year opportunity with the Peace Corps or serving as a 3-6 month volunteer with the Friends of San Lucas in Guatemala, I chose the latter -- and was extremely happy that I did. The shorter commitment and relative proximity of Guatemala to the USA made it much easier for my family to support my decision to "do something more meaningful" with my life. The Mission's focus on helping the local people learn to help themselves was incredibly inspirational. I enjoyed the ...
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The primary work of Long-Term Volunteers (LTVs) is to accompany visiting groups, facilitating their experience and interpreting the Mission's wor...
Join Friends of San Lucas as a full-time Visitor Program Coordinator in San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala. Each year, the SLM welcomes 1000+ visitors...