Global Experiential Learning

Volunteer in Guatemala, Summer 2026

Guatemala 2026 Service Trip! 

August 17–30, 2026

• Cost: $3,100 (includes housing, meals, activities, and round-trip airfare out of SFO)
• Participants will also take SOSC 79: Introduction to Community & Civic Engagement and CS 78C: Special Topics in Computer Science (tuition not included in the $3,100 program cost) (tuition not included in the $3100 above)
• Scholarships available
• Trip is offered in partnership with Dream Volunteers.
• Questions? Please contact Laurence Lew at lewlaurence@fhda.edu or Eric Reed at reederic@fhda.edu.
• For details on how to apply, submit interest form by Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 

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Information Sessions in February

• Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Noon-1 p.m. In person, Room 3015
• Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 2–3 p.m. Zoom Session

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About the Program

Spend 13 days volunteering in the mountainous village of El Astillero, where you will support local school sites and experience daily life in rural Guatemala. Free time and evenings will be spent in the colonial town of Antigua.

Volunteer work will include helping build an elementary school in El Astillero and supporting a project that introduces digital tools and skills to local students. Participants will collaborate with local students in a hands-on exchange of ideas and experience the vibrant culture of the region ... which could include exciting experiences like going to a fútbol match or climbing Volcán de Pacaya.

You will also take SOSC 79 and CS 78C, taught by instructors Laurence Lew and Eric Reed.

Watch 2022 Video Travelogue