• To familiarize yourself with our project please visit our Guatemala project overview page.
• To view our past projects and initiatives please visite our Guatemala project archives.
CONTACT INFORMATION
T: 905.567.8899
F: 905.567.9097
info@healthoutreach.ca
117 Queen Street South Unit 2,
Mississauga ON L5M 6B5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is my donation eligible for a tax credit?
A: Yes. Health Outreach is an official registered charity in Canada (BN 86175.2889.RR0001). All donations of $10.00 and more will be eligible for tax credit.
Q: How often do your projects run?
A: Our projects operate for10-day to two-week periods in January of each year.
Q: How long can I volunteer for?
A: Our programs are currently short-term.
Q: Is Guatemala a safe country?
A: Guatemala is a relatively safe country if one takes basic precautions and uses common sense. Since a Peace accord was signed in 1996, Guatemala has enjoyed much less civil unrest than in the past. Some signs however are still evident. Armed soldiers patrol certain areas. These are signs that one must still be sensible.
Q: What parts of Guatemala do you operate in?
A: In Guatemala, we operate in the small community of Monterrico. It has a population of approximately 750 people. Our sponsor school is in nearby El Dormido, a village of 25 families. Other destinations in Guatemala may include Antigua, and Ak’Tenimit on the Rio Dulce.
Q: Will there be time to travel?
A: Yes. In addition to evenings, you will have one weekend to spend at your leisure. Volunteers may take advantage of the numerous cultural sites and activities.
Q: Do you operate in other countries?
A: Not yet, however, we plan to add more countries in the future.
Q: Do I have to be a Canadian citizen to be a Health Outreach volunteer?
A: No. We accept volunteers from all over the world who wish to join the Health Outreach team.
Q: I have more questions. How can I get them answered?
A: You can contact us either by mail, phone, fax or e-mail and we will be glad to help you. top
General Inquiries - info@healthoutreach.ca
Volunteers or becoming a volunteer - volunteer@healthoutreach.ca
Inquire about how to make your donation - donate@healthoutreach.ca
Q: Is my donation eligible for a tax credit?
A: Yes. Health Outreach is an official registered charity in Canada (BN 86175.2889.RR0001). All donations of $10.00 and more will be eligible for tax credit.
Q: How often do your projects run?
A: Our projects operate for10-day to two-week periods in January of each year.
Q: How long can I volunteer for?
A: Our programs are currently short-term.
Q: Is Guatemala a safe country?
A: Guatemala is a relatively safe country if one takes basic precautions and uses common sense. Since a Peace accord was signed in 1996, Guatemala has enjoyed much less civil unrest than in the past. Some signs however are still evident. Armed soldiers patrol certain areas. These are signs that one must still be sensible.
Q: What parts of Guatemala do you operate in?
A: In Guatemala, we operate in the small community of Monterrico. It has a population of approximately 750 people. Our sponsor school is in nearby El Dormido, a village of 25 families. Other destinations in Guatemala may include Antigua, and Ak’Tenimit on the Rio Dulce.
Q: Will there be time to travel?
A: Yes. In addition to evenings, you will have one weekend to spend at your leisure. Volunteers may take advantage of the numerous cultural sites and activities.
Q: Do you operate in other countries?
A: Not yet, however, we plan to add more countries in the future.
Q: Do I have to be a Canadian citizen to be a Health Outreach volunteer?
A: No. We accept volunteers from all over the world who wish to join the Health Outreach team.
Q: I have more questions. How can I get them answered?
A: You can contact us either by mail, phone, fax or e-mail and we will be glad to help you. top
General Inquiries - info@healthoutreach.ca
Volunteers or becoming a volunteer - volunteer@healthoutreach.ca
Inquire about how to make your donation - donate@healthoutreach.ca