Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Trama Textiles! Volunteers are vital to the mission of providing fair wages to the women of Guatemala, supporting our families and communities, and preserving cultural traditions through textile arts.

 

 

We offer the opportunity to volunteer virtually or onsite in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. For onsite volunteers, we ask for a minimum 2-week time commitment

We also offer internships with the opportunity to gain course credit for your college or university. For interns, we ask for a minimum 8-week time commitment.

All positions are unpaid. We do not charge any fees for volunteering.

We do not provide accommodations or meals for our volunteers, but we can help you find an inexpensive place to stay. Quetzaltenango is a mid-sized city with plenty of affordable hostels and apartments. We also offer a homestay with our weavers.

We are currently looking for volunteers with the following skills/experience:

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. If you have questions, please email coordinator@tramatextiles.org.