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<h1>What is a working holiday?</h1>
Working overseas is possible! Combine your desire to explore a new country while supporting yourself (and your travels) financially in the process. A working holiday is a cultural exchange concept which allows you to work abroad on a special, government-issued &lsquo;working holiday visa&rsquo;.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ll earn a local income to fund your travels and have the freedom to explore the country for longer than the average tourist - some visas can even be extended for up to two years.
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You&rsquo;ll have plenty of downtime and extra cash to freely tour the country, party hard, try out new hobbies, and even visit nearby countries if you wish. It&rsquo;s the perfect opportunity to travel, live like a local, and immerse yourself in a different culture. International work experience can even be added to your resum&eacute;/CV and will for sure boost your confidence and impress future employers! There&rsquo;s nothing to lose and so much to gain on a Working Holiday from making interesting friends to growing both personally and professionally.&nbsp;
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<h1 dir="ltr">Highlights of a working holiday with Global</h1>
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Land a job before you fly from the comfort of your own home
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator to make sure you are fully prepared
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Stay abroad long-term to fund your travels along with epic days and nights out
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Meet new friends from all over the world
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Grow both personally and professionally
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Impress future employers with international work experience on your resum&eacute;/CV
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Work & Travel

Explore a new country and become a local, whilst getting paid with a seasonal job.

<h1>What is volunteering abroad?</h1>
If you are feeling altruistic and have a heart of gold, volunteering overseas gives you the unique opportunity to experience local cultures first-hand and make a real difference in critical projects and causes internationally, from Africa and Asia, Central and South America to Europe and the South Pacific. In most destinations, your dollar will go far allowing you to experience more and relax knowing you have enough money to do it all!
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Volunteering abroad is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have with various placements worldwide so you can make a difference in what you are passionate about. It&rsquo;s generally an all-inclusive voluntourism experience where you&rsquo;ll play a vital role in creating sustainable and positive change to humanitarian projects, local communities, animal rehabilitation or rescue centres, the natural environment, or at vetted organisations and genuine charitable causes around the world. These trips also allow you to experience the real world off the beaten tourist path from hidden gems in nature to mouth watering flavourful foods! And like all trips, you will have plenty of spare time for additional activities and excursions with our support throughout.
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Make a difference in the world through meaningful contributions and feel proud of the lasting positive impact you have made!
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<h1>Highlights of volunteering abroad with Global</h1>
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Secure your project placement before departure
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator to sort everything for you from accommodation to visas to packing list
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Contribute to a good cause and make a difference in the world
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Experience a country and culture off the beaten tourist path
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Gain international experience to add to your resum&eacute;/CV that will provide insight into your character
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</ul>
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Volunteer & Travel

See another side of the world as you travel with a purpose, and leave a lasting impact.

<h1>What does it mean to au pair abroad?</h1>
How cool would it be to have extended family overseas? If you love children and want to experience living like a local in another country, Au Pairing is a sweet option! An Au Pair (male or female) provides live-in care to the children of a welcoming host family overseas as part of a cultural exchange. You&rsquo;ll receive a weekly stipend, your own room in the family&rsquo;s home, and generally two to three meals a day. You may even get the chance to join the family on ski and summer vacations! Being an Au Pair abroad gives you the freedom to be more than the average tourist by immersing yourself in a completely new culture and developing valuable life skills. You&rsquo;ll experience personal growth and maturity, and perhaps learn a new language all whilst having the chance to explore a new country. On your days off, you can experience world-famous festivals, iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, or enjoy a picnic in the park with the kids! It&rsquo;s the perfect opportunity to become a cherished part of a family&rsquo;s life for years to come, while also getting a genuine sense of what life is like overseas.
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<h1>Au pair vs nanny</h1>
Whilst they have similar duties, Au Pairs and nannies are not the same. Au Pairs provide live-in care for the children of a host family abroad, and are considered to be a temporary family member. They are included in family activities, even when they aren&rsquo;t working. A nanny is a professional caretaker employed by a family on a contract basis. They work set hours and are paid a wage. Au Pairs will typically live with their host family for up to 1-2 years, whereas a nanny can be employed for as little or as long as the family needs.
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<h1>Au pair costs</h1>
One of the best parts of being an Au Pair abroad is having almost no living expenses! Accommodation is covered as you will live with a host family, plus meals will also be provided most days. That means one of the only major costs to being an Au Pair will be all the travelling you&rsquo;ll do on your time off!
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<h1>Highlights of becoming an au pair abroad with Global</h1>
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Be matched with a host family that you have personally approved
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator to guide you through the entire journey
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Earn a weekly stipend to use on your fun days off
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Live and eat like a local with your host family in their home
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Gain a certificate of completion and add this experience to your resum&eacute;/CV
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Become a cherished part of an international family&rsquo;s life
</li>
</ul>

Au Pair & Travel

Join an international host family and care for children, with living expenses covered.

<h1>What is teaching abroad?</h1>
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Do you want to work overseas, but you don&rsquo;t have much professional experience? If you speak English, you have one of the most desirable skills to work in some non English speaking countries. You can use this skill all over the world to teach English as a valid and meaningful occupation earning a generous salary to fund your travels (and life). Our Teach trips give you the chance to take part in a 3-4 week class-based TEFL or TESOL course where you&rsquo;ll learn how to teach English to foreign students. You&rsquo;ll be provided with accommodation, transfers and cultural activities and excursions throughout your course. Upon completion, you&rsquo;ll be awarded an internationally-recognised accreditation which will give you the freedom to teach and travel all over the world or land a local teaching placement. You may enjoy it so much that you take it up as a long term career as there is growth potential! Most of our English teaching trips are in destinations where your dollar will go far to experience more - from cheap exotic food and booze to transportation, you&rsquo;ll be able to party hard and travel loads when not teaching.
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If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how to get a job teaching English abroad, wonder no more. This is your chance to take a break from your routine back home, connect with a new community, challenge yourself in an exciting way and, most importantly, return home feeling proud of the positive impact you&rsquo;ve made on someone&rsquo;s education.
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<h1>Highlights of teaching abroad with Global</h1>
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No experience is necessary if you speak English natively or fluently
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Earn an internationally-recognized TEFL or TESOL certificate to be able to teach all over the world
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Growth potential to teach English as a long term career
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator &amp; In-Country Partner to help sort everything from job interviews to accommodation
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</ul>

Teach & Travel

Get internationally accredited, teach English at a local school, fund your travels further.

<h1>What is an internship abroad?</h1>
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Do you want to get ahead in your career or in life in general? No matter where you are in your studies or career, an internship abroad is the perfect opportunity to stand out from the crowd and open a world of opportunities for your future. It&rsquo;s an adventure of a lifetime combining both professional and personal development giving you hands-on experience while exploring a new part of the world. You&rsquo;ll develop cross-cultural skills and a global network of international references giving you an advantage over your peers who stayed in their comfort zone. With your boost in employability and confidence, your earning potential may even be higher than the starting wage!
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We offer internships in all fields of study across the globe from the Pacific Islands to Europe. Internships include Graphic Design, Law, Marine Conservation, Marketing, Finance, IT, and Tourism. Depending on your country of choice, you may also pick up another very handy skill by learning a new language.&nbsp;
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Immerse yourself in a whole new culture, enjoy travelling in your time off and create incredible moments as you learn valuable skills and tick off many professional goals that will be a great addition to your resum&eacute;/CV.
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<h1>Highlights of being an intern abroad with Global</h1>
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Gain a head start in your career with international work experience and a global network of references
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Boost your employability, confidence, and future earning potential
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Have a blast exploring a new country, culture, and meeting new people
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Dedicated Mentor to enhance your skills and practical knowledge
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator to sort the tricky stuff from visa and resum&eacute; assistance to finding the perfect reputable company to work with
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Gain academic credit to benefit your studies and valuable skills to add to your resum&eacute;
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</ul>
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Intern & Travel

Join an international firm, gain leading real-world experience, then watch future doors open.

<h1>What is a summer camp abroad?</h1>
Get ready for the best summer of your life in the great outdoors! Summer camps are a tradition that dates back many years in some countries and run from late May to August in the North Hemisphere. Parents send their children to these camps to spend the summer outdoors making friends and memories along with learning valuable skills. Where do you come in? You can get paid to play and become a role model as a Summer Camp Counsellor! In this role you will combine your love for travel, kids, and nature while utilising your skills to teach and inspire the youngins. You&rsquo;ll be running fun activities for school-aged kids, often living on-site and discovering unique traditions first hand. With most of your living expenses covered whilst at camp, you&rsquo;ll also earn a generous stipend to fund your travels when camp is over.&nbsp;
 This is your chance to unplug in a picturesque location, develop valuable real-world skills, shape young lives, and get paid to have an epic summer with new friends!
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<h1>Highlights of a summer camp abroad with Global</h1>
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Secure a Camp Counsellor position prior to departure
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator to sort it all from finding your ideal position in your dream location to visa assistance
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Earn a generous wage to fund your post-camp travels
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Become a role model to young ones
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Develop and practice valuable real-world skills to help in your future endeavours
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Spend your summer in the great outdoors unplugging from your busy life
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Summer Camp

Have the best summer of your life, shaping young lives and exploring the world whilst at it.

<h1>What is a Tutor?</h1>
How cool would it be to have extended family overseas? An international English tutor provides private, live-in mentoring to children of a welcoming host family to help them succeed academically. As an English tutor abroad, your duties vary depending on your destination. In English speaking countries, you will be assisting with homework in just about any subject and in non-English speaking countries, you'll help the kids learn English whilst taking part in your own cultural exchange. You may even pick up their language! Tutoring allows you to live like a local and have the comfort of a family by your side. You&rsquo;ll develop a strong connection with your host family and maybe even have the opportunity to accompany them on their vacations! There will be hardly any living costs seeing you will live in their home with meals provided so between your weekly stipend and working only part time, you&rsquo;ll have the chance to explore your destination and everything it has to offer!
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Give yourself the freedom to be more than the average tourist by immersing yourself in a completely new culture and developing valuable life skills. Tutoring abroad is an experience that you will never forget!
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<h1>The difference between a tutor and an au pair</h1>
There are many similarities between tutoring and au pairing, however, the role itself is quite different. Au Pairs are live-in caretakers of the children while Tutors are live-in mentors solely responsible for teaching English or another subject to the children.&nbsp;
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<h1>Highlights of a tutor trip with Global</h1>
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Be matched with a family you have personally approved prior to departure.
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator to guide you throughout the process from profile building to interview preparation
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Form a strong bond with a family overseas and become a guiding light to a child&rsquo;s education
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Have the comfort of a family waiting for you upon arrival
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Take part in your own cultural exchange and live like a local
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Be expected to work part time between 15-25 hours per week giving you plenty of free time to explore
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Tutor & Travel

Mentor children of an international family and explore in your free time.

<h1>What is studying abroad?</h1>
There&rsquo;s a big difference between learning a skill from just anyone, and learning it from the masters. Learning a skill abroad from the masters is not only more efficient, it&rsquo;s also more memorable so that skill will stick with you for years to come! Our study trips around the globe involve learning from people where that skill is a part of their culture. Whether it&rsquo;s cooking or learning a new language, studying abroad will help broaden your perspectives and your mind as you&rsquo;ll adopt new learning styles, meet people from all backgrounds, become more independent, and maybe even discover hidden talents that you wouldn&rsquo;t try at home. You&rsquo;re not just learning a skill, you&rsquo;re also learning a lifestyle much foreign from your own.
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<h1>Highlights of a study trip with Global</h1>
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Learn from local Masters then go out and practice your new skill fully immersed in the location and culture
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Dedicated Trip Coordinator to sort everything from class registration to accommodation
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Broaden your perspectives and mind as you&rsquo;ll adopt new learning styles and meet people from all backgrounds
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Local cultural experiences included in your package (location dependant)
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Earn a certificate of completion for your hard work and add this experience to your resume/CV
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</ul>

Study

Gain an amazing life skill, with an even more amazing story to go with it.

<h1>What is remote working?</h1>
If you're a remote worker confined to your home, co-working space, or local caf&eacute;, it&rsquo;s time to tap into the incredible freedom you have to work from anywhere in the world! The digital nomad lifestyle is just a decision away, and our remote trips make upgrading your workspace easier than ever. 
Imagine turning your workday into a journey of discovery, ticking bucket-list destinations off your list without missing a beat. With our remote trips, you&rsquo;ll immerse yourself in new cultures, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and experience unforgettable places&mdash;all while staying productive. Picture yourself working in a dynamic remote workspace among fellow digital nomads, then clocking out to explore paradise. Now that&rsquo;s work-life balance! Plus, you'll expand your professional network, connecting with ambitious people from across the globe. Who knows what doors this experience could open for you and your career? 
Simply pack your laptop and redefine remote working on the adventure of a lifetime!
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<h1>Highlights of a remote trip with Global</h1>
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Set up easily with a dedicated workspace, strong Wi-Fi, and a local data SIM for flexible working from anywhere.</li>
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Discover hidden gems with guidance from a local Community Manager.
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Connect with like-minded digital nomads and expand your professional network.</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Enjoy daily community events planned around your work schedule.</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Take part in optional weekend excursions to fully immerse yourself in your new surroundings.</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Live life to the fullest without missing a single workday.</li>
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Remote

Bring your job, work from anywhere, join a thriving community, and explore the world.

<h1>What is a tour?</h1>
Sometimes a break from work and studying is exactly what you need. Tours focus on one thing and one thing only - travel! Our tours are jam-packed, organised adventures designed to give you the complete travel experience within a few months, weeks or even days. We&rsquo;ll take care of the logistics so you can simply relax and enjoy all of the sights, activities, and even parties! Depending on how much free time you have, you can condense a lifetime of stories into a short adventure or span it across multiple countries to tick off many bucket list items in one go. You may not be studying or working, but you&rsquo;re gaining life experience that will help you grow in so many ways from becoming more open minded to more creative as travel challenges our set way of seeing and doing things.
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Life is made for living and these tours allow you to do just that, living life to the fullest!
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<h1>What is a tour?</h1>
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No work, no study - simply just having fun
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Gain life experience to help you personally develop in many ways
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We&rsquo;ll sort the logistics - meals, accommodation, transport, and excursions are included in most tour packages
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<li>Travel in a group with like-minded people who are in holiday-mode and never feel alone</li>
</ul>

Tour

No work, just travel. See, do &amp; learn more on the best tours &amp; adventures.

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Guatemala is sometimes overshadowed by some of its Central American buddies when it comes to travel destinations.&nbsp;
Which means this world-class destination maintains that feeling of adventurous discovery, with tourists exploring the ancient Mayan ruins, dense jungles, and smouldering volcanoes pricking the horizon.&nbsp;
On this done-for-you trip, you&rsquo;ll get everything you need to live in Antigua, Guatemala while learning Spanish, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Small group Spanish classes &ndash;The ideal mix of personalised attention, social interaction and engagement! Join 3 to 8 other learners at your proficiency level for 4-hour Spanish lessons Monday through Friday.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cultural exchange &ndash; The campus in Antigua is a thriving hub of international students studying Spanish and Guatemalan students learning English. So you&rsquo;ll have the chance to make lifelong friends from all over the world while mastering Spanish.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Orientation activities &ndash; A walking tour to get the lay of the land, cooking classes to demystify Guatemalan food, and salsa classes to dazzle dance floors around the world.</li>
<li>Accommodation &amp; meals &ndash; For a complete language immersion, you'll stay in a private room in the home of a local Guatemalan host, where breakfast and dinner will be provided daily.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Academic credit (optional) &ndash; This course is approved for US higher education credits. So, if you complete specific course requirements, this trip could contribute to your degree!</li>
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There's no better way to dive headfirst into language learning than through full cultural immersion. That's the philosophy driving this trip.
The focus is on learning Spanish through immersion&mdash;actually speaking the language. While pen and paper will be handy, our main focus is good old conversation!

Trip overview

Get ready for a fully immersive language-learning experience! Your instructors are experienced, certified, native Spanish instructors &ndash; and they&rsquo;ll be speaking Spanish 100% of the time during class.&nbsp;
But don&rsquo;t worry. You&rsquo;ll catch up fast. And before you know it your Spanish will be rolling off your tongue like a local.&nbsp;
Plus, you&rsquo;re in Antigua, Guatemala. A city so cool they slapped a UNESCO World Heritage Site title on it.&nbsp;
Antigua is one of the most popular spots in the country &ndash;&nbsp; for both tourists and locals. People flock to the city to see the interesting blend of ancient ruins and intricate colonial architecture &ndash; the same things that led to Antigua becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.&nbsp;
Picture yourself practising your Spanish with friendly locals in bustling markets, sipping rich Guatemalan coffee while engaging in lively conversations with fellow students, and soaking up the warmth of a culture that celebrates language and connection.
Look to the horizon and you&rsquo;ll get a hint of what lurks beyond the city limits: towering volcanoes clad in mist forests all the way up their smouldering peaks: the ultimate scene for your next big adventure.&nbsp;
When you go with Global, you get the full experience for a fraction of the hassle. We offer the complete package for learning how to speak Spanish like a local in Antigua, Guatemala.&nbsp;
Our team will help you with the essentials you need to start your new journey with a bang! Including helping you with visas, enrolling you in classes, securing your accommodation, and a whole lot more.
<h3>What extra costs will I have?&nbsp;</h3>
Flights, travel insurance, souvenirs, study materials, daily transportation, extra activities &amp; spending money.

Trip details

You&rsquo;ll fly into the Guatemala City airport, where our in-country partner will be waiting to take you to your homestay accommodation in Antigua.
Antigua has been a popular location for a very long time &ndash; proven by the ancient Mayan ruins present in this area.&nbsp;
The Spanish colonised Guatemala and built a plethora of intricate Spanish colonial buildings that dominate the city today.&nbsp;
Nowadays, people from all over flock to this city to marvel at the old architecture and the even older ruins &ndash; a fact that has led to the city&rsquo;s UNESCO World Heritage Site status.&nbsp;
Guatemala is an important country in Central America in terms of biodiversity and historical significance. We&rsquo;ve already touched on the ancient ruins that provide us with a quick glimpse into the past.&nbsp;
But Guatemala is also bordered by 4 countries and 2 oceans &ndash; which led to over 50 sites across the country under national protection for their unique ecosystems.

Trip location

The beauty of this trip is that you have the freedom to create your own adventure. But, for a rough idea, this is how you'll spend your days studying Spanish in Antigua.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trip itinerary

Once you touch down in Guatemala City, you&rsquo;ll be taken straight to your included homestay accommodation in Antigua.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll stay with a friendly Guatemalan host in a private room. You&rsquo;ll get your own key so you can come and go as you please.
All homestays are conveniently located within a short distance, making it easy to access the language institute within 10-20 minutes by walking or a quick 15-25 minute taxi/bus ride.
While some hosts may not offer WiFi, don't worry! You'll have full access to the institute's computer lab and WiFi throughout your trip, ensuring you can complete your studies and connect with family and friends back home.&nbsp;
Your host will provide breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. And you'll have plenty of tempting options available for lunch! Guatemalan cuisine offers a delightful fusion of flavors, blending indigenous ingredients with Spanish, African, and Mayan influences. Don't miss out on iconic dishes like pepi&aacute;n, kak'ik, and tamales!
As an added perk, free coffee, tea, and snacks will be available to you at the language institute's snack bar!

Accommodation & meals

Our Study trips are designed to get you set up in your new life overseas &ndash; learning new skills from the locals &ndash;&nbsp; as smoothly as possible. Our goal is to save you time, money, and stress while eliminating the risk of returning home early. Here&rsquo;s how we do it:&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re with you from the moment you get started. You&rsquo;ll be assigned a dedicated Trip Coordinator. They&rsquo;ll guide you through the next steps and answer all your questions. They&rsquo;ll also help you with the pesky visa. No guesswork &ndash; only the right paperwork, approved the first time, in your hands before you leave.&nbsp;
Your Personal Travel Concierge will help with flights, insurance, visas, and any add-ons you&rsquo;d like for your trip. These are real humans too &ndash; no robots here.&nbsp;
Once you land in Guatemala our local team will be waiting for you at the airport. You&rsquo;ll be taken straight to your chosen accommodation in Antigua.&nbsp;
But our support doesn&rsquo;t end there. We&rsquo;ll be in touch during your trip to make sure everything is going smoothly. If you have any questions or concerns we&rsquo;re one quick message, DM, email, or carrier pigeon away.&nbsp;
Our team is well travelled so you can rely on our experience. We&rsquo;re with you every step of the way.&nbsp;
Join 95,000+ travellers &ndash; giving us 10,000+ 4 &amp; 5 star reviews &ndash; by choosing Global to make your travel dreams come true.&nbsp;
Most travellers book their trip 6-12 months in advance. Dates are flexible, but spaces are limited. So if you&rsquo;re serious about studying in Guatemala, don&rsquo;t delay.&nbsp;
With our Book Now, Decide Later feature, you can get started with a small deposit today, and take a full year to choose your dates.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll take over from there, helping you with visas, flights, accommodation, and setting you up with our partner in Guatemala.&nbsp;
This is the trip for you if you&rsquo;re after the ultimate teaching experience in Guatemala, complete with everything you need and support 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
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Why choose us

The main purpose of this trip is to get you speaking Spanish like a local in as short a time as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our in-country partner&rsquo;s teaching style focuses on immersion &ndash; throwing you into the deep end by surrounding you with Spanish speaking instructors from the start. This method of learning a language is consistently proven to be the fastest way to get conversational &ndash; and that&rsquo;s the whole idea behind learning a new language!&nbsp;
On top of your new language skills, this will also give you an opportunity to fall in love with the nuances of Guatemalan culture. And if that&rsquo;s not enough immersion, you could choose to live with a local family so you can practise your Spanish at the dinner table, too!&nbsp;
This trip is more than just brushing up on your Spanish skills. This trip will peel a layer back on Guatemalan culture, giving you a glimpse into what makes the people and culture so incredibly special.&nbsp;
So when you get home, not only will you be able to show off your new Spanish vocabulary. You&rsquo;ll also be able to share interesting tidbits and lessons you learned about Guatemala, its culture, and its people.&nbsp;

Why Study

Maximo Nivel

Guatemala, nestled in the lush jungles and active volcanoes of Central America, is an animal lover's paradise.
Birds like the Resplendent Quetzal and Ocellated Turkey share the jungles with big cats like jaguars and cougars, just as they have since the powerful Mayan civilisation ruled this part of the world.
On this done-for-you volunteer trip, you&rsquo;ll get everything you need to help out in the lives of exotic animals while living in Antigua, Guatemala, including:
<ul>
<li>Volunteer project placement &ndash; Start your volunteer journey without spending months searching for a reputable organisation on the other side of the world. You&rsquo;ll be set up with a pre-approved animal care centre in Antigua.</li>
<li>Comfortable accommodation &ndash; For a complete cultural immersion, you'll stay in a shared room in the home of a local Guatemalan host family.</li>
<li>Orientation activities &ndash; Get all the essential program information, plus enjoy a walking tour, master local cuisine in a Guatemalan cooking class, and spice up your experience with a salsa dance lesson!</li>
<li>Meals &ndash; Enjoy authentic Guatemalan breakfast and dinner 7 days a week, prepared for you by your friendly host family.</li>
<li>And much more!</li>
</ul>
There&rsquo;s nothing like diving into a cause you're passionate about and making a lasting impact&mdash;that&rsquo;s exactly what you'll be doing on this trip.
Depending on seasonal needs, you'll be volunteering at an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, or exotic animal refuge around Antigua. You&rsquo;ll help the regular roster of animals in need&mdash;dogs, cats, and various other domesticated animals&mdash;but may also get the chance to care for some pretty special critters like crocodiles, snakes, geckos, turtles, and whatever other jungle animals need some extra lovin&rsquo;.
Plus, you&rsquo;re in Antigua! A city so cool they slapped a UNESCO World Heritage Site title on it. Renowned for its captivating blend of ancient ruins and intricate colonial architecture, it&rsquo;s one of the country's most sought-after destinations, drawing tourists and locals alike to explore its historical richness and cultural charm.
Picture yourself practising your Spanish in bustling markets, sipping rich Guatemalan coffee while chatting with friendly locals and fellow volunteers, and soaking up the warmth of a culture that celebrates language and connection.
Look to the horizon and you&rsquo;ll get a hint of what lurks beyond the city limits: towering volcanoes clad in mist forests all the way up their smouldering peaks&mdash;the ultimate scene for your next big adventure.
When you go with Global, you get the full experience for a fraction of the hassle. We offer the complete package for volunteering in Antigua, Guatemala.
Our team will help you with the essentials you need to start your new journey with a bang! This includes setting you up with our project partner, securing your accommodation, and a whole lot more.

You&rsquo;ll fly into Guatemala City, where our in-country partner will be waiting to take you to your homestay accommodation in Antigua.
Antigua has been a popular location for a very long time &ndash; proven by the ancient Mayan ruins present in this area.&nbsp;
The Spanish colonised Guatemala and built a plethora of intricate Spanish colonial buildings that dominate the city today.&nbsp;
Nowadays, people from all over flock to this city to marvel at the old architecture and the even older ruins &ndash; a fact that has led to the city&rsquo;s UNESCO World Heritage Site status.&nbsp;
Guatemala is a key country in Central America in terms of biodiversity and historical significance. It is bordered by four countries and two oceans, which has led to more than 50 sites across the country being under national protection for their unique ecosystems.

The beauty of this trip is that your days will be filled with structured volunteer duties. You&rsquo;ll have the weekends off to relax and explore however you please. Here&rsquo;s a rough idea of how your trip will look:

The primary goal of this project is to rehabilitate injured and sick animals, enabling them to live happier and healthier lives.&nbsp;
Pets and domesticated animals are frequently the most affected by neglect, so these are the animals you will encounter most often. You may also work with exotic animals rescued from the pet trade and wild animals injured in the jungle that also require special care.
Your specific duties will depend on the facility's needs and the animals in their care. Here are some tasks you may be involved in:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bathing/grooming animals</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Providing basic obedience training</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cleaning cages, feeding animals, and maintaining the project area</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Interacting with and hosting visitors, often children</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Playing with and walking the animals</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Assisting with small construction projects</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Photography, administration, and fundraising</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Conducting educational programs on conservation work</li>
</ul>
Work hours typically range from 3 to 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduled in either the morning or afternoon based on project requirements.
&nbsp;
<h2>What extra costs will I have?&nbsp;</h2>
Flights, daily transportation (to/from project site), travel insurance, vaccinations, souvenirs &amp; spending money.

Purpose & impact

Once you touch down at Guatemala City Airport, you&rsquo;ll be taken straight to your included accommodation.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll stay with a friendly Guatemalan host in a shared room with up to three other volunteers of the same gender.&nbsp;
All homestays are located 20-60 minutes from the project sites and are accessible by bus or taxi. On your first day, a staff member will accompany you to help you navigate public transportation.
With your volunteer placement and accommodation sorted, what will you do about food?&nbsp;
Your host will provide breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. And you'll have plenty of tempting options available for lunch!&nbsp;
Guatemalan cuisine offers a delightful fusion of flavours, blending indigenous ingredients with Spanish, African, and Mayan influences. Don't miss out on iconic dishes like pepi&aacute;n, kak'ik, and tamales!

Travelling with Global means travelling with the best. We take care of pretty much everything so you don&rsquo;t have to. You&rsquo;ll arrive in Guatemala totally prepared with a plan of action and trusted people helping you along the way.&nbsp;
Our volunteer trips are designed to help you make a real change in critical causes around the world. All while experiencing off-the-beaten-path locations with passionate locals. Our goal is to save you time, money, and stress while eliminating the risk of returning home early. Here&rsquo;s how we do it:&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re on your side from the moment you get started.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll be assigned a dedicated Trip Coordinator. They&rsquo;ll guide you through the next steps and answer all your questions. They&rsquo;ll also help you with the pesky visa. No guesswork &ndash; only the right paperwork, approved the first time, in your hands before you leave.&nbsp;
Your Personal Travel Concierge will help with flights, insurance, and any add-ons you&rsquo;d like for your trip. These are real humans too &ndash; no robots here.&nbsp;
We maintain relationships with a huge network of screened and vetted partner organisations all over the world. We know they&rsquo;re trustworthy and that you&rsquo;re in good hands because of all the successful trips Global Travellers keep having with our partners.&nbsp;
Our team is well travelled so you can rely on our experience. We&rsquo;re with you every step of the way.&nbsp;
Join 95,000+ travellers &ndash; giving us 10000+ 4 &amp; 5 star reviews &ndash; by choosing Global to make your travel dreams come true.&nbsp;
Most travellers book their trip 6-12 months in advance. Dates are flexible, but spaces are limited. So if you&rsquo;re serious about volunteering in Guatemala, don&rsquo;t delay.&nbsp;
With our Book Now, Decide Later feature, you can get started with a small deposit today, and take a full year to choose your dates.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll take over from there, helping you with visas, flights, accommodation, and setting you up with our partner in Guatemala.&nbsp;
This is the trip for you if you&rsquo;re after the ultimate volunteering experience in Guatemala, complete with everything you need and full support.&nbsp;
Click the red button to check dates &amp; prices.

Guatemala is a hidden gem just waiting for travellers to uncover its unique charm.
And the reward? Totally worth it. Picture yourself in Antigua, where history meets the lively buzz of locals, tourists, and students soaking up the vibrant streets and coffee culture.
Venture outside the city, and you&rsquo;ll find the stunning beauty of Lake Atitl&aacute;n and the awe-inspiring ancient Mayan city of Tikal.
Spend some time in Guatemala, and it&rsquo;ll quickly rise to the top of your &lsquo;best-countries-ever&rsquo; list.
On this done-for-you volunteer trip, you&rsquo;ll get everything you need to volunteer in Antigua, Guatemala, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Volunteer project placement &ndash; You&rsquo;ll be set up with a pre-approved community care project in Antigua, Guatemala.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comfortable accommodation &ndash; Stay in a shared room at a homestay with a local family to enhance your cultural immersion.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Orientation activities &ndash; Get all the essential program information, plus enjoy a walking tour, master local cuisine in a Guatemalan cooking class, and spice up your experience with a salsa dance lesson!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Meals &ndash; Enjoy authentic Guatemalan breakfast and dinner 7 days a week, prepared for you by your friendly host family.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">And much more!</li>
</ul>
Immersing yourself in a cause you care about and making a real difference is truly rewarding&mdash;that&rsquo;s what this trip is all about!&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll be placed at either an assisted living facility for the elderly or a special school for children with disabilities.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll be helping to improve the quality of life for the elderly or providing love and care for children with disabilities &ndash; both selfless causes that help some of the most vulnerable people in our society.&nbsp;
Plus, you&rsquo;re in Antigua, Guatemala.This UNESCO World Heritage gem is a hotspot for both tourists and locals, renowned for its stunning mix of ancient ruins and colonial architecture.
Imagine yourself chatting in Spanish with friendly locals at vibrant markets, sipping on rich Guatemalan coffee, and enjoying the warm, welcoming vibe of a culture that loves to connect.
Beyond the city, the horizon reveals towering volcanoes wrapped in mist, creating the perfect backdrop for your next adventure.
When you go with Global, you get the full experience for a fraction of the hassle. We offer the complete package for volunteering in Antigua, Guatemala.&nbsp;
Our team will help you with the essentials you need to start your new journey with a bang! Including, setting you up with our project partner, securing your accommodation, and a whole lot more.&nbsp;

The main purpose of this trip is to help improve the quality of life of some of the most vulnerable people in our society: the elderly and children with disabilities.&nbsp;
You will assist project staff with daily tasks, focusing on providing general care and companionship to the patients.
At an adult assisted living facility, you may be expected to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Plan arts &amp; crafts, make conversation, engage in talk therapy&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Accompany patients on walks</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sort/distribute medicine&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Change beds&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Feed and bathe patients&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ensure patients&rsquo; overall well-being</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Help with administrative work and filing&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Please note: Working at this facility can be emotionally challenging. Be prepared to handle the emotional and mental demands of providing one-on-one care to terminally ill patients.
At a facility for children with disabilities, you could be expected to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Act as a classroom assistant and help run activities&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide additional attention and care to the children</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Help organise arts &amp; crafts, play with the children, and help with physical therapy</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Help the children during meals&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you have a strong preference, we will do our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific facility. We do offer dedicated placements for those with physical therapy training.
Physical therapy volunteers will work in an underfunded facility assisting or shadowing a professional physical therapist, with placements involving either adults or children.
Your level of hands-on involvement will depend on your experience, qualifications, and Spanish proficiency.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<h2>What extra costs will I have?&nbsp;</h2>
Flights, daily transportation (to/from project site), travel insurance, vaccinations, souvenirs &amp; spending money.

Trek through jungles to Mayan ruins and relax on white-sand beaches. Get an authentic taste of Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico with an adventure that combines the mystery of ancient ruins with the crystalline waters of the Caribbean. Shop for treasures along colonial Antigua's cobblestone streets and get to know the locals from communities where life sometimes moves at a reggae pace. Explore the ruins of Tikal, snorkel with stingrays, lounge in gorgeous Caye Caulker, and finish up in bustling Playa del Carmen. With accommodation and transport arranged by a Chief Experience Officer, this trip offers the perfect way to discover this region’s unique vibe.

Travel Style
 Classic&nbsp;Service Level
 Standard&nbsp;Physical Grading
 2 - Light&nbsp;Merchandising
 Top Seller&nbsp;Merchandising
 Planeterra Project&nbsp;Trip Type
 Small Group&nbsp;

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