If you are a recent graduate of high school or an intern and are actively looking for a new job, there are some essential decisions you need to make first. What industry and position do you prefer? Where do you want to find a job: in your current location or ready to relocate, to a […]
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Climate change in Latin America and environmental protection volunteers
It’s a fact. Global warming is not an if, but a when . The scientific community knows that the tipping point of no return is coming soon, how soon depends on the choices we as global community take. Environmental conservation is key to slowing or hopefully reversing some of the effects. Global warming not […]
How to make Guacamole, The Guatemalan way.
A big part of traveling abroad is eating the local food. Eating local, is a great way to get to know the culture as well. One of the favorite recipes of volunteers that come to Guatemala is Guacamole A.K.A “GUAC” , to make some good old finger-lickin’ Guatemalan style Guacamole all you have to do […]
Seasons in Central America
Winter. Spring. Summer.Fall. Repeat. Right? In Central America seasons are less extreme and are not so clearly defined as most year weather seems to be mild and the temperature difference is not as polarized as in northern countries or countries in the extreme south. In Central America we have two main seasons : Dry […]
Volunteer Teaching English
Teaching English is becoming a more vital skill in Guatemala and Costa Rica as the countries become a bigger and bigger part of the traveler’s bucket list. This means that someone who can speak English will have a huge advantage over someone who can’t when it comes to getting a job in the future. Private […]
Volunteer in Costa Rica
Ever wondered what it is like to volunteer in Costa Rica? Here at INLEXCA we have many different volunteer opportunities to fit your skills, desires and time scale. Fancy volunteering with kids? Well, we have a child care program and a teaching English program that might fit you! What about building or working with animals? […]
Check out what Kyle has to say about his day Volunteering in a Construction program in Costa Rica. More information on our construction projects here: https://inlexca.org/costa-rica-building-projects/
Volunteer in Micro Finance
In my blog back in October, I spoke in depth about the amazing opportunity to work in micro finance organisations in both Guatemala and Costa Rica, and more recently, I wrote about three high school students who volunteered in micro finance in Guatemala and how good their experience was. We talk a lot about our […]
Turtle Conservation volunteering, Guatemala
Turtles are very close to extinction which is why it is vital we have volunteers heading to our turtle conservation projects in Guatemala. Our turtle conservation volunteers work with local biologists to assist in turtle studies and protection work along the beautiful beaches of Guatemala. As a volunteer, you would live in basic conditions, working day […]
What to pack – a guide to preparing for your adventure!
[h4a]“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery[/h4a] Once you sign up for your volunteering adventure with INLEXCA you will be given an extensive packing list to help you prepare for your particular project, location and service. However, when preparing to travel it can be tempting to get all the latest […]