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For over 30 years, Quetzaltrekkers has been run by a team of incredible volunteers from around the world. Without the dedication of Quetzaltrekkers volunteers, EDELAC would be unable to provide so much support to children in Xela. We are always looking for more help. If you are interested in supporting our project, we are currently looking for 2 different volunteer positions.

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Hiking Guide Volunteer

At the core of our mission is running safe, fun, and educational treks around the highlands to raise funds for EDELAC. As a guide, you will lead tours, collaborate with local providers, and share regional knowledge to provide fun and safe trekking experiences.
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Media

Social Media Volunteer

As our Social Media Volunteer, you’ll help share our mission, grow our online presence, and connect with travelers who want to make a difference. You’ll create content, manage posts, and track engagement to help the nonprofit grow.
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Hiking Guide Volunteer

Hike Volcanoes, Help Kids: become a Quetzaltrekkers Guide to make an impact while trekking the Western Highlands of Guatemala!

What does it mean to be a QT hiking guide?

  • Guide Multi-Day Treks
    Lead clients on treks through the Guatemalan highlands, ensuring safety, enjoyment, cultural learning, and appropriate emergency response.
  • Prepare for Treks
    Participate in planning meetings, organize gear, coordinate with local providers, and handle food shopping with attention to dietary needs.
  • Manage Finances
    Process bookings, track trek and office expenses accurately, and maintain financial transparency.
  • Support Office Operations
    Provide customer service, take on leadership roles or special projects, and maintain clean, functional spaces and gear.
  • Engage as a Team Member
    Join team meetings and community activities, help train new guides, share feedback, and uphold Quetzaltrekkers’ mission and values.
Volunteers at Prep

What are the requirements for becoming a QT guide?

  • Commitment to a minimum 3-month volunteer term of full-time volunteering
  • Decent physical condition (able to hike 20+ km with a 25kg backpack)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B1+)
  • Conversational Spanish language proficiency (A2+)
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Social Media Volunteer

Make an impact with your creativity: help Quetzaltrekkers and EDELAC share our story all across the world while living amongst the volcanoes.

What does it mean to be a QT Social Media Volunteer?

  • Develop and Manage Social Media
    Create and implement a strategy aligned with Quetzaltrekkers’ mission, staying current with trends to boost online presence across platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
  • Create Content and Engage the Community
    Design and schedule engaging posts, respond to messages professionally, and build relationships with influencers and partners to expand reach.
  • Analyze and Report Performance
    Research target audiences, monitor engagement using analytics tools, and provide actionable reports to improve content and strategy.
  • Contribute to Office Operations
    Assist with daily tasks, customer service, prep and cleaning, and take initiative in leadership roles or special projects.
  • Be an Active Team Member
    Join team meetings and community activities, help train new guides, share feedback, and uphold Quetzaltrekkers’ mission and values.
Guide takes photo of guests near Chortiz
Guias con niños de Hogar Hovde

What are the requirements for becoming a QT Social Media Volunteer?

  • Commitment to a minimum 3-month volunteer term of full-time volunteering
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B1+)
  • Conversational Spanish language proficiency (A2+)
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms
  • Experience in nonprofit communication
Read full Position Description
Apply here!

Benefits of being a QT volunteer

  • Housing Free private room provided in Casa Argentina, nice hot showers, fully stocked communal kitchen, office computers and WiFi available.
  • Food All on-trek food (and other expenses) is covered for guides. Shared tip money pays for communal groceries in the office, and often other basic living expenses.
  • Meaningful workBe part of a unique organization that connects incredible hiking experiences with an important educational project for local kids, and see your direct impact in the community.
  • Community Close communal living with amazing people from all around the world who love to hike and help. In addition, we get to have regular futbal games and dinner with the kids we support.
  • Personal growth QT is a great place to build new skills and knowledge, especially for guiding treks, practicing wilderness first aid, nonprofit management, and learning local geology, ecology, and culture.
  • Supportive environmentAll kinds of people are welcome at QT. We aim for a balanced environment that works for everyone, so that people can leave their mark with their own strengths and passions.
  • Fun Being a QT guide can be hard work, but it is incredibly rewarding and unbelievably fun. You will definitely have some unforgettable experiences during your time here.

At Quetzaltrekkers
we strive to be inclusive.

Inclusion at Convenio-Santa Catarina

We welcome anybody who meets the required qualifications to apply. An attitude that serves guides here is eagerness to participate, learn, and grow.

Our team includes individuals who can get excited about hiking, education, volcanoes, guacamole, and even washing the dishes.

People skills such as relationship building and public speaking are very helpful, as is an interest in group living.

As a guide, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and remembering that all jobs are valuable (even those dishes) can help a lot in our work.

QT loves and is loved by people who care about the work that we do, why we do it, and the chance to jump in and take part.

Apply as a
Hiking Guide Volunteer

If you’d like to hike some volcanoes to help some kids as a volunteer guide, please submit our application here!

Apply here!

Apply as a
Social Media Volunteer

If you are interested in supporting Quetzaltrekkers especially through our social media presence, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply here!

Muchas gracias! 🙏🏻

A coordinator will get back to you as soon as possible to continue your application process.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at
quetzaltrekkers.volunteer@gmail.com