 In addition, Las Manos recognizes that not all willing souls can be present participants, so we seek to provide those members of our little organization to remain ingrained in the fabric we are weaving. We publish a monthly newsletter, conduct fund and material raisers, and post pictures of the goings-on (where your contributions reach their fruition). We can't all be teachers, we can't all be travelers, but that doesn't mean we don't all care. We want you all to be active and working parts of our NGO, our community, and our family.  And, hey, there's a lot in it for you, too. While many locations for volunteering mean living in noisy cities wrought with pollution and danger, this year volunteering for Las Manos comes with the luxury of staying in one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala. Imagine, if you will, a vista of three volcanoes cresting above the beautiful colonial town of Antigua, Guatemala. You have knockout veggie burrito in one hand and a cold cerveza in the other. You have just spent the afternoon playing games with a gaggle of enthusiastic students. Generally, you've been providing a slice of good to the world, and Earth Lodge, the temporary home for Las Manos volunteers, in turn gives you a pretty nice slice of heavenliness. It is one of the most renowned respites for residents and travelers of Guatemala. In fact, Las Manos and Earth Lodge are so keen to get people up and working with the kids that we will go so far as to  offer long-term volunteers special rates at the super-awesome guesthouse, where the hammocks sway and backpackers play. Volunteers are encouraged to stay here, as it is the nearest possible location to the school, and Earth Lodge is but a 20-30 minute stroll (or hike, depending on your particular perception) to the school. Additionally, it is the perfect place to provide the self-reward you've earned after do-gooding: A sauna, hot showers, homemade family style dinners, awesome people (us included), an eclectic array of outdoor games, great hiking trails, unbelievable views, and loads more.
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