Volunteer Name: Shiraz Adam - Location: Xela, Guatemala Dates: 20/7 to 14/8/2014 - Volunteered at: Daycare Centre Any tips for future volunteers… (clothing, travel, personal items, donations) - Talk to local staff before arrival to clarify exactly what you will be doing - Bring gifts. I brought pens, a soccer ball and paper. It´s small but the kids really appreciate it. - Try to interact with locals as much as possible. Other things volunteers should know: a. Hanging out too much with other volunteers tends to isolate you from local people. b. Prices are negotiable. Bear in mind though that middle class makes 10-20% of what we make. c. Highly recommend visiting outside of Xela on weekends. How would you describe your accommodation, meals, security (e: host family, on-site, shared) Very good. Host family was flexible. No issue with security. It was not easy to get hot water for showers but I guess this is normal. Meals were good but once in a while it was nice to eat out. What was your favorite memory of this trip? KIDS – interaction with them, seeing them smile and laugh. Are you willing to speak to other potential ABV volunteers? Yes. https://abroaderview.org #volunteerabroad #guatemala #xela #abroaderview
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:12:20 +0000
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