Mayan Families is a growing and vibrant registered 501.c.3 non-profit organization that provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala. Through a wide variety of programs that focus on education and community development, Mayan Families operates on the principle that all people should have access to the basic necessities of life. We strive to accomplish our goals through working democratically with the communities we serve.
We are currently seeking a Design Volunteer for our Sewing Project.
Responsibilities
- Helping to design new products for our Sewing Project (bags, clothing, aprons, etc.)
- Working alongside Guatemalan women in order to produce these products
- Potentially developing and conducting workshops that touch on other areas of empowerment (business skills, financial literacy, etc.)
Requirements
- Minimum commitment of one month, though longer commitments preferred
- Ability to work one-on-one with indigenous Guatemalan women
- Conversational to advanced Spanish
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- Background in design and sewing
- Knowledge of current trends and styles
