Volunteer opportunities are available with several of the NGOs working in Flores [1]. Among the options is the opportunity to volunteer at the Las Guacamayas Biological Research Station [2] (tel. 7926-1370, www.propeten.org [3]) in Laguna del Tigre National Park [4].
Another option is working with the local Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association, or ARCAS (www.arcasguatemala.com [5]), at its site on the other end of the lake opposite Flores’s north shore.
San Andrés–based Nueva Juventud Language School has set up a website for volunteers looking to work with it on various projects benefiting the local community. Check out www.volunteerpeten.com [6] or send email at volunteerpeten [at] hotmail [dot] com.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/guatemala/peten/flores
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/guatemala/peten/the-maya-biosphere-reserve/laguna-del-tigre-national-park/las-guacamayas-biological-research-statio
[3] http://www.propeten.org
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/guatemala/peten/the-maya-biosphere-reserve/laguna-del-tigre-national-park
[5] http://www.arcasguatemala.com
[6] http://www.volunteerpeten.com