As a volunteer for Primeros Pasos, you will work hard and learn more.  While interacting with medical professionals and other volunteers from around the world, you will be submerged in a challenging and cooperative environment (volunteer experiences).  Although we cannot offer stipend nor room and board to most volunteers, we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children that need your help.   Living costs in Xela run about $250-$300USD/month including rent, food and personal expenses.   We do not charge a placement fee to volunteer with us, however we do ask volunteers to help with fundraising abroad and locally.

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At the end of your experience, the time you have offered and the efforts you have made will give you far more knowledge, sensitivity, and memories than you ever imagined.   You will learn about the vibrant Guatemalan highland culture in a way that no tourist ever could and will leave filled with inspiration to work for a better and more equal future for the world’s poor.  To learn more about life in Xela, housing options, Spanish schools, traveling suggestions, click here.

We are always looking for volunteers to fill the following positions.  Specific volunteer needs vary with the current inflow of patients, new programs we are undertaking, and the number of volunteers working with the project.  If you are interested in working with us, please fill out an on-line application  and check or FAQs.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@primerospasos.org or call Jessica Ohana González, Director, at (502) 5400-6279 (Guatemala).

Medical Professional:  Doctors, PA's, RN's and fourth year medical students to complete clinical examinations, make diagnosis and observations, and hand out medication.  Intermediate to Advance level of Spanish required.  Minimum 1 month commitment.

Dentist:  To conduct consultations, extractions and fillings. Intermediate to Advance level Spanish required.  Minimum 1 month commitment.  With stipend, minimum 3 months.
 
Lab Technician: to conduct lab analysis of fecal, urine and blood samples. Intermediate to Advance Spanish level required. Minimum 1 month commitment.

Children's Health Educator:  Person interested in health education to  teach the in-clinic children's/women's health education class as well as work within the schools and towns, developing curriculums and community organizing.  Advanced Spanish Required.  Minimum 2 months commitment.

Administrative/Fundraiser: a person with excellent writing skills, experience in international fundraising and grant writing. Intermediate to Advance Spanish level required. Minimum 2 months commitment. 

People with experience working with statistical analysis or population surveys, please inquire for current opportunities

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