Long-term medical volunteers (six months or more) may be eligible for a housing stipend.
Volunteers spending a year or more with the Hospitalito may:
• Also qualify for an “economic hardship” deferment from their student loan provider. Check to see if your lender provides a deferment for those volunteering and receiving a stipend.
• Request that family and friends support their volunteer stint by making tax-deductible gifts via Amigos Hospitalito Atitlán
Homestays are only successful with families that have experience opening their homes to visitors. Problems can include food preparation and a healthy […]
We consider volunteers an essential pillar of the Hospitalito’s sustainability. We try to make their transition to Guatemala as seamless as possible […]
The Hospitalito is located just outside of Santiago Atitlán in Canton Ch’utch’aj — about a 20-minute walk from downtown.
You will have 90 days in Guatemala starting with the day of your arrival. If you plan on staying longer, you will […]
