Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Eco-Agriculture Conservation Volunteer Project in Guatemala.
On this program, you will work on a coffee plantation or macadamia nut farm in the stunning Guatemalan highlands. Volunteers will help local farmers with their operations which are designed with sustainability, economic development and the environment in mind.
Volunteers are accommodated in a large, dormitory style volunteer house.
The program has
start dates every Monday throughout the year.
This program ranges from 1-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
The coffee co-operative that volunteers work with focuses on economic development and sustainable agriculture. Farmers work their own land, producing organic coffee that is shade grown, hand processed and sun dried. The coffee harvesting season is from December until early March, but there is plenty of work to do all year round.
As an Eco-Agriculture volunteer on a coffee farm tasks will vary depending on the time of year, but can include:
- Coffee picking
- Harvesting coffee beans
- Weeding
- Planting shade trees
- Packaging the final product
- Community outreach
- Environmental restoration efforts
The local organization planting macadamia trees seeks to address climate change, assist communities with self-sustaining agriculture and educate the public about the environment. By planting trees, they’re able to introduce macadamia seedlings to communities as an alternative to slash and burn agriculture.
When you volunteer on a macadamia nut farm you may help with:
- Nut picking
- Weeding
- Making nuts into various items that can be sold on the national and international market
Please let us know if you have a preference for one of these two placements. We will try to accommodate your request, but ultimately volunteers are placed where their help is most needed.
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Guatemala programs are available year-round, starting every Monday.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 1 to 24 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
