Ak’Tenamit Organization

Ak' Tenamit is an indigenous community development organization based in the rainforests of eastern Guatemala (Río Dulce, Izabal) that promotes long-term solutions to poverty through programs in health, education and family incomes- run by and for the Q'eqchi Maya.

Ak´Tenamit counts on international professional volunteers to help accomplish its mission. The number of volunteers working at the project varies from time to time, but reasonable estimate is 10 volunteers involved at various levels.

Time Commitment/Costs:

Ak´Tenamit prefers a minimum commitment of six months, or three months as a clinic volunteer, and a working knowledge of Spanish. Volunteers receive room (a moderate sized “room” in the volunteer “galera”) and board (three meals a day, seven days a week consisting in rice, beans and “tortillas”), but are responsible for their travel to and from Guatemala and for any personal expenses.

How to Apply:

Would you like to volunteer at Ak´Tenamit? Send us your resume/curriculum vitae by fax or e-mail with a cover letter describing your interests and qualifications. Our administrative committee reviews applications and chooses volunteers based on the project needs and skills of the candidates.

Current Volunteer Needs:

• We urgently need two English teachers - one for the middle school and the other for the high school for students studying Sustainable Tourism. 
• Social worker for the Community Development and Gender Department. Minimum of six months.  
  
• Computer teacher to advise our staff computer tutor in methodology and curriculum. At the Ak Tenamit high school. Minimum six months. 
• A doctor and a nurse are needed at the Ak Tenamit clinic. Minimum 3 months.  
  
• Dentist for our floating dental clinic. Minimum 3 months. 
• HIV/AIDS counselor/advisor for the HIV program. Minimum 6 months.   
• Psychologist/social worker needed for girls program and for boys program. Minimum 6 months. 

Contact

Steven Duden

Telephone:  7957-0832

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Website:  www.aktenamit.org