Miguel Angel Astaurias Academy

Volunteer with the Academy

We regularly welcome volunteers to the Academy to help in many roles. While many of these involve visits to the Academy, it is also possible to volunteer from home. Read on to explore opportunities!


academy students gather around an instructor

Organize a volunteer group to visit the Academy! There are many opportunities to contribute at our campus. 


Our Academy offers extended volunteer positions for those looking to gain career experience while enjoying a life-changing stay in Guatemala. Positions are regularly updated on partner sites. 

an instructor and student work one-to-one

instructor works in the classroom with a group of students

Our Academy offers extended volunteer positions for those looking to gain career experience while enjoying a life-changing stay in Guatemala. Positions are regularly updated on partner sites. 


We also accept individual visiting volunteers at certain times of year. Please reach out with your name, volunteer interests, and proposed visiting dates. 

a group of volunteers at the academy

an instructor in the classroom with a group of students

We also offer opportunities for classroom to classroom partnerships. This can include pen-pals, video conversations, and plenty more.