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description
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Human rights observer. |
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location
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uses volunteers
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Yes |
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spanish level
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minimum volunteer time
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volunteer terms
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Prospective candidates should be at least 21 years old, live in the U.S. or Canada, and have: Spanish proficiency or demonstrated ability to develop proficiency within six weeks; The ability to live and work in rudimentary conditions and in situations that may involve some risk; Cultural sensitivity and good judgment; Ability to write reports and undertake human rights monitoring; Previous experience in Guatemala or Latin America (preferred).
Volunteers receive room and board and a monthly stipend plus health insurance but are required to pay a $320 fee for a mandatory week-long training in the U.S. The volunteer also covers transportation to Guatemala and is expected to participate in fundraising activities. If you are not already fluent in Spanish, you may be invited to attend the training, but you will be required to complete additional language training at your own expense prior to being placed in a Guatemalan community. |
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available resources
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Library |
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regular events
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email
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email 2
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phone
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011 (202)265-8713 |
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phone 2
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011(202)223-8221 fax |
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address
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1830 Conn. Ave. NW
Wash. DC 20009 USA |
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website
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http://www.nisgua.org/G.A.P._text.htm |
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director
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Heather Dean |
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contacts
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Heather Dean |
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general information
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Accompaniment creates a non-violent response to the threats, harassment, and violence suffered by Guatemalan communities and grassroots organizations. To this end, NISGUA’s Guatemala Accompaniment Project (G.A.P.) places U.S. volunteers to live side-by-side with at-risk communities and organizations in an effort to deter human rights violations. These volunteers, known as accompaniers, monitor the situation and alert the international community to abuses. The accompaniers’ presence provides a measure of security and creates space for Guatemalan communities and organizations to organize to defend their rights. |
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