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.
Hike Volcanoes, Help Kids: become a Quetzaltrekkers Guide to make an impact while trekking the Western Highlands of Guatemala!
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.
If you’d like to hike some volcanoes to help some kids as a volunteer guide, please submit our application here!
If you are interested in supporting Quetzaltrekkers especially through our social media presence, we’d love to hear from you!
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
Join us on October 17, 2026 for a fundraising hike with one of our partner organizations. Asociación Caras Alegres and Quetzaltrekkers are organizing a fundraising excursion to a mirador along our Volcán Zunil trek for a group of young people from the community we support in Barrio La Rosa. Learn more about them here!
The young people participating in the hike are Caras Alegres scholarship students, who are continuing their education with the support of our scholarship programme. They come from families in the vulnerable community where we work and are working towards completing their studies and building opportunities for a better future. Alongside their studies, many also have responsibilities within their families and communities.
The hike is an opportunity for them to step away from their usual routine and spend a day together in the mountains. At Mirador Zunil, they will have the chance to explore a different environment, enjoy the landscape, share time with one another and experience something outside their everyday school and family responsibilities. You can support them by participating in the hike alongside the students, participating in language exchange, and learning more about the lives of youth here in Xela.
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?
Create and implement a strategy aligned with Quetzaltrekkers’ mission, staying current with trends to boost online presence across platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Design and schedule engaging posts, respond to messages professionally, and build relationships with influencers and partners to expand reach.
Research target audiences, monitor engagement using analytics tools, and provide actionable reports to improve content and strategy.
Assist with daily tasks, customer service, prep and cleaning, and take initiative in leadership roles or special projects.
Join team meetings and community activities, help train new guides, share feedback, and uphold Quetzaltrekkers’ mission and values.
What are the requirements for becoming a QT Social Media Volunteer?