Volunteer work will vary depending on the skills and interests of the volunteer. Volunteers may be called upon for tasks ranging from observation to assistance to carrying out procedures as a qualified social/health professional. Volunteer tasks may range from taking blood pressures and temperatures to performing first aid and distributing medicines. If you have the specific skills you can also help and care for a group of mentally and physically disabled persons living in the hospital. They also need volunteers to organize cultural activities with the patients, orphans and elderly who live there.

Only medical students or professionals can join this project. You will need to furnish certifications, credentials, or proof of previous medical field-related experience or expertise. While Spanish is preferred it is not required. All volunteers are encouraged to be flexible, patient and adaptive.

Rustic Volunteer Travel manages room/food for volunteers. Volunteers live with the host family and we manage a separate/shared, simple, clean and modest room as well as local meals three times a day. Volunteer will also have an access to our office in Guatemala and mobile number of our coordinators. Our staffs also visit volunteers in each 2-4 week interval as a part of the program. Details covering living accommodations provided prior to arrival .

Health and Social Worker projects are available in Quetzaltenango (Xela). Touted for its great tasting coffee, Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from its long mix of elements from Spain and the native Maya people. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites. It's full of contrasts: from traditional culture and history to modern urban infrastructure and offers the tourist all the services and commodities as expected from any other city. Volunteers can organize different possible excursions during and after the project to visit places of interest. There is a tourist infrastructure already in place the volunteer can use during weekends. For example: architecture, volcanoes, beautiful church ruins, zoos, museums, parks, walking tours, hiking, restaurants, hotels, and many more