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Globe Aware trips are professionally planned and led. You do not need special skills or the ability to speak a foreign language. Globe Aware employees lay the groundwork prior to your arrival, accompany you during your volunteer vacation, and assist with transfers and departures.
The work project was meaningful because we were helping families and groups/communities we met. I think it's because we met the people we were helping. That is key. Anne does an amazing job with this. It was a perfect balance of work and free time. Also, this was the best accommodations I've had on one of these trips and the best food of any GA trip I've been on so far (three total). - D.C.
David G. Cohen
Guatemala
February 2024
You may come across travel alerts and advisories while researching Guatemala. These alerts have been in place for decades and are centred on areas well apart and away from our workplace location. Similar travel alerts exist for places in the United States to highlight areas where you should show special caution. The areas in and around Tikal are safe and well-travelled by tourists, including the town of our program site, which is in an area the State Department has deemed safe for travellers. We have never had any incidence of violence in all the years we have been operating. There is no way to eliminate all risks, though we feel confident recommending this area. Please get in touch with our office if you have any questions or concerns.
