Cojolya is looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist

Cojolya is a non-profit weaving association in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Some 30 artisans produce contemporary designs using traditional techniques. We are seeking a marketing communications specialist that can help us grow our sales through managing our electronic communications, developing promotional campaigns and interacting with visitors to our museum and store. Help to grow charitable contributions and secure grant income is a secondary objective. Ideally we are seeking a candidate who is also able to identify and respond to grant opportunities. We pay a monthly stipend.

Learn more about the opening at www.cojolya.org/blog

Common Hope

Common Hope is currently looking for long-term volunteers to join us at our Antigua, Guatemala site. Please see positions and requirements below:

Team Coordinator in Hospitality Department, for June, 2011 (or as soon as available):

· Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
· Minimum one-year commitment
· Related experience helpful (i.e. camp counselors, resident assistants, service trip leaders, program coordinator)
· Personable and high energy
· Willingness to work on weekends and evenings when teams are in town
· Driver’s license preferred

Speech-Language Pathologist, for June, 2011 (or as soon as available):

· Master’s degree preferred in Speech-Language Pathology
· Professional-level Spanish and work experience with Spanish-speaking population
· Opportunity to complete clinical fellowship year under supervision of ASHA-certified SLP
· Minimum one-year commitment

Grants and Publications Officer, for July, 2011:

· Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
· Minimum one-year commitment (preferred two years)
· Related experience helpful (i.e. background in development, grant writing, journalism, photography or marketing)
· Ability to work independently and meet multiple deadlines

Youth Programs Assistant, for August, 2011:

· Bilingual English-Spanish
· Previous experience with educational or extracurricular youth programs
· Minimum one-year commitment

Housing Volunteer Liaison, for August, 2011:

· Ability to work effectively in both English and Spanish
· Minimum one-year commitment
· Excellent communication skills to work with families, construction staff, hospitality staff and vision teams
· Knowledge of appropriate construction technology
· Physical strength and good health condition
· Driver’s license preferred

For all positions we offer a living stipend and additional benefits. Volunteering at Common Hope is an extremely rewarding experience. You can learn more about volunteering and find application materials by clicking here:

If you are in Guatemala and would like to visit us to learn more about our programs, tours of the project leave from the fountain in Antigua’s central park Mondays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact:

CasaSito

Asociación CasaSito promoverá en el mes de agosto su III Festival de Música. Buscamos voluntarios que puedan desarrollar actividades de música en los meses de Junio y Julio con los niños de los proyectos asociados a CasaSito que estarán participando del evento. Los voluntarios deben ser muy creativos y proactivos ya que muchos de los proyectos carecen de recursos materiales y humanos. Interesados contactar a Paulo Monteiro (50459097 – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Friends of the Deaf

Friends of the Deaf is seeking volunteers to help in our school for the deaf here in Antigua, "The Voices of Silence." Volunteers can assist teachers in the classroom, organize the library, planning parties for children, etc. Volunteers will be rewarded with smiles and hugs! Please contact Chris Tackett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at (+502) 4168 7802.