Hands of Hope International

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Experience Global Missions in Guatemala

Discover your calling. Serve the Kingdom.

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Why Intern with Hands of Hope International?

You are looking for more than a trip; you are looking for a professional learning experience. An internship with HOHI offers meaningful, practical work related to international missions, providing you with career exploration, skill development, and firsthand ministry experience. We believe the best way to learn about global missions is to travel somewhere and experience it for yourself

Open Semesters

March: Spring Break

June: Summer Break I (3 Weeks)

July: Summer Break II (3 Weeks)

Sept-Oct: Fall Break

*8-Week options available for College Internship Requirements

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The Four Pillars of Ministry

  • A group of people, including women and children, gathered outdoors near a fence, engaging in a discussion or distribution of supplies.

    Meet Needs

    Recognize opportunities to serve through home construction, food distribution, and medical aid.

  • A woman and a young boy laughing and playing outdoors with a small dog nearby, surrounded by trees and bushes.

    Build Relationships

    Spend quality time with locals, caring for who they are regardless of where they are from.

  • Group of people showing their wrists with matching black bracelets with colorful dots, joining hands in the center.

    Share the Gospel

    Learn to use resources like the "Gospel Colors" and "3 Circles" to have intentional conversations.

  • A group of people seated around a table engaged in discussion, with notebooks, papers, and coffee cups in front of them, in a room with dark curtains.

    Make Disciples

    Receive spiritual guidance and learn to align biblical studies with practical application, carry it with you.

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More than just a volunteer trip.

Professional & Spiritual Development

Intentional Conversations

You will engage in thoughtful dialogue with mentors and colleagues to understand the "why" behind the work

Interviews

You will interview pastors, community leaders, and staff to gain perspective on leadership, community needs, and full-time ministry challenges.

Leadership Training

Focus on accountability, character development, and "serving in the small things"

  • Young woman with red hair, sunglasses, and a blue T-shirt giving a thumbs-up while sitting near a yellow water cooler at an outdoor event.
  • A woman crouching next to a young boy, both smiling and hugging outdoors with trees and plants in the background.
  • A woman and a young girl are playing together outdoors, with the woman bending forward and the girl lying on her back on the woman's back, both smiling.
  • A classroom with students sitting at desks and two teachers standing at the front. One teacher is looking at a phone, and the other is holding a notebook.
  • A woman giving a talk to a group of children seated at a table, with another woman holding a colorful children's book.
  • A woman and a girl washing something in a large, concrete sink. The woman is wearing a colorful headband and a blue t-shirt. The girl has dark hair tied back and is wearing a black skirt and striped top.
  • Two smiling young adults posing in a partially built outdoor structure with a wooden fence and a small stove on concrete blocks. One is standing with thumbs up, the other seated making a shaka sign.
  • Five women outdoors with mountains and green hills in the background, smiling and hugging each other.
  • Two young men working together in a construction or workshop setting, pouring or handling large plastic containers, with a metal and wood structure in the background.

Roles and responsibilities

This is a hands-on position. You will assist in the developmental phases of building a mission organization while engaging in specific outreaches.

Ministry & Outreach

Community Development: Assist in nutritional programs (vitamin distribution), home construction, stove installations, and water filter projects.

Education: Create lesson plans for Bible studies (preschool to teen), prepare kids' devotionals, and find biblical references for lecture classes. 

Medical: Prep medical kits and oversee medical roles during outreaches.

Leadership & operations

Team Hosting: Assist in hosting short-term mission teams, including prep work, meal logistics, and leading team outreaches

Communications: Clearly communicate the HOHI vision and write blog posts about your experience serving as a foreign missionary

Starting Cost 

$1,250

    • On ground Transportation

    • Lodging

    • Daily Meals

    • Activities

    • Airfare

    • Personal Purchases

    • Additional Activities

3 Week Internship

Hear how God is moving…

“Before starting my internship, I had been praying that God would reveal His calling over my life and give me a deeper understanding of His plan. After the most amazing four weeks, the Lord made it clear: He is calling me into missions.”

-Talley

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“Visiting the same villages each week, I was able to build relationships with many of the kids within the schools, fostering many moments of laughter, joy, and fun. This experience has changed my life, heart, and perspective of living an intentionally missional life!”

-Autumn

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FAQ about Interning with Hands of Hope International.

We know this is an important decision. Here you’ll find clear answers about our internship program and how to get prepared.

  • No past experience in missions is necessary. We do require a christian testimony submission with your application.

  • The standard internship is a 3-week intensive program. However, we also offer an 8-week option specifically designed to fulfill college internship requirements.

  • You will be staying at our Mission House in San Cristobal Mixco, Guatemala, which serves as our base for ministry.

  • Yes. We offer an 8-week option specifically for students looking to fulfill college internship requirements. We utilize a structured Internship Workbook that includes interviews, leadership development, and service tasks to track your professional growth.

  • No.

  • Yes, fundraising is permissible and highly encouraged. We recommend setting a target fundraising goal of $2,500 to cover your program fees and additional travel expenses.

  • No. All internship positions are voluntary and non-paid. We view this as a professional learning experience that offers career exploration and spiritual development.

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Patty Bardales

Internship Coordinator