Both June and August applications now available online
ABOUT US: Founded in 1992, Xela Aid, a non-profit,
non-denominational, humanitarian organization responds to requests
for assistance from the economically disadvantaged of Guatemala in
ways that restore health and well-being to the people and the
environment, promote cultural understanding, and preserve dignity.
A private charitable organization, Xela Aid receives no government
funding. Team members pay their own expenses and fund projects
by way of a project fee that each person contributes.
The good works of Xela Aid are made possible by the generous gifts
of ordinary people who wish to do extraordinary good for others -
people like you.
Applications for both Xela Aid's June and August summer
trips are now available. The two unique trips will feature
meaningful volunteer projects in San Martín Chiquito,
exciting opportunities for cultural exchange, language
study, travel to Xela, Attitlan, Antigua, Tikal and more.
And, most importantly, you will make a positive difference
in the lives of thousands
of people in need -- all during your summer vacation.
An overview of this year's projects appears below. The full
Day Calendars and Applications for both our June and August
trips may now be downloaded. Just click through to our
website using the link following the description below.
We look forward to journeying with you this year!
Sincerely,
Leslie C. Baer, Xela Aid Founding Director
Xela Aid "El Centro de Estudios" Volunteer Trip
Children's Educational Assistance Program
· June 7 - 21, 2008 (14 days)
OVERVIEW
Work with children in either a preschool or study center
setting: -- Develop children's games, activities, or study
programs -- Help with elementary through high school
reading, writing, mathematics work -- Tutor students who
are studying English -- Help children develop basic
computer skills -- Organize sports activities
Participate in a variety of cultural activities spanning a Mayan
ceremony, volcano climb (moderate trail), volcanic hot baths.
Travel to beautiful Lake Attitlan and explore Antigua,
Guatemala's first capitol city.
Spanish not mandatory.
Includes: RT airfare from Los Angeles, all chartered
ground transportation, in-country project coordination, all
hotel nights (double/triple occupancy), entrance/honorariums
to sights; optional Spanish language study (add $100 per
5-days of study)
Xela Aid "Clinics and Construction" Volunteer Adventure
Specialty Health Clinics, Site Maintenance, Scholarship
Distribution · August 2 - 16, 2008 (14 days)
OVERVIEW
Volunteer on one
or more teams: clinic, construction/repair, scholarship
distribution:
-- Register patients, take vital signs, vision acuity,
assist doctor or in pharmacy
-- Paint, patch, repair, build within the clinic or
other area of the Xela Aid compound
-- Interview and photograph children; collect grades,
distribute funds
Participate in optometry, dental and/or medical clinics
(depending on volunteer makeup), construction and repair,
greenhouse refurbishment, distribution of scholarship funds,
and a variety of cultural activities spanning a Mayan
ceremony, volcano climb (moderate trail), volcanic hot
baths. R&R including swimming and kayaking at world
destination Lake Attitlan and an exploration of the
Guatemala's first capitol city, Antigua, or optional trip to
the renown ruins at Tikal. Spanish not mandatory.
Includes: RT airfare from Los Angeles, all
chartered ground transportation, in-country project
coordination, all hotel nights (double/triple
occupancy), entrance/honorariums to sights; optional
Spanish language study (add $100 per 5-days of study),
optional Tikal experience (add $150)
