Protecting
the Marine Turtles at Colola
Colola, Michoacan
May 29 - June 14, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
June 19 - July 5, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
July 10 - July 26, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
July 31 - August 16, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
August 21 - September 6, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
September 11 - September 27, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
October 2 - October 18, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
October 23 - November 8, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
November 13 - November 29, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
December 4 - December 20, 2013
Colola, Michoacan
January 1 - January 17, 2014
Colola, Michoacan
January 22 - February 7, 2014
Colola, Michoacan
February 12 - February 28, 2014
Colola, Michoacan
March 5 - March 21, 2014
Colola, Michoacan
March 26 - April 11, 2014
Colola, Michoacan
April 16 - May 2, 2014
Colola, Michoacan
May 7 - May 23, 2014
Colola, Michoacan
May 28 - June 13, 2014
Volunteer project: For over 16 years, this project has been organized in the Turtle Camp at Colola Beach with extraordinary results. This project is the source of many beautiful stories; hundreds of volunteers from all over the world had participated. The aim of this project is to protect the marine turtles working in tight collaboration with the local population who lives in Colola Town or as they say “the place where dreams come true”. Volunteers, along with local people, will realize activities to protect the turtles, and will help to ensure the survival of the turtles for the future generations. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The size of the turtles varies from 1 meter to 1.5 meters long and the weight from 40 kg to 100 kg. Every turtle makes a nest of around 150 eggs. If you like nature, enjoy spending time in an astonishingly beautiful virgin beach far away from hotels and tourists, and are willing to witness the magic that nature had made for millions of years, this project is for you!
The main work consists in patrolling the beach at
night, finding the adult turtles and collecting the eggs, burying them in a
secure place (vivero in Spanish) and setting the baby turtles free back into the ocean. This must be carried out
at night since turtles do not go
out of the ocean during the day (because of natural predators, it is safer for
turtles to get out of the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local
indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles,
taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly
and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what
to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved
in this project, willing to interact with the local people and their
culture.
There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help
improve the town such as setting names to the streets or helping to
arrange an all purpose playground for the children and maybe some
cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very
open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose
their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
Language: The official language of the project is English but some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many nice activities that can be done close to Colola Beach. For example you can visit Chicuasa, a small spot protected by reefs that make a natural pool where you can go swimming every day. It is also possible to discover other towns such as La Placita or Maruata. Also if you prefer, you can visit big touristic centers such as Ixtapa and Manzanillo for the weekend.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in Colola, in a wooden construction, made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed, considering the warm weather at the beach!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress. The place is basic but functional and it is located 20 to 30 minutes walking from Colola town. Colola is a small town but it has modern services such as internet access, medical services and telephone.
Location: Colola is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico. It's a remote place that offers an excellent opportunity to be close to nature, on a virgin beach, with no tourism around. The closest city is Tecoman.
Nearest airport: The biggest closest international airport is in Mexico City.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 180 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
My Trip to Colola, Michoacan, Mexico:
"The paperwork wasn’t lying when they said you’d be sleeping in a palm hut! The beds are made of wooden boards, so it is behoove of you to bring a sleeping pad! The place itself is pretty secluded. Town is maybe 10-20 minutes walking distance from the camp. There are a few small stores with the bare necessities and a computer lab. Outlets in Mexico are the same as in the United States; the camp didn’t have any but the town did have a few. Don’t be surprised if you have horses, donkeys, or cows walking through the camp.
The locals work by the week; so each week you work with a different group of people. They always have at least one person there ‘on watch’. Generally, depending on who their team leader was, we would start work between 2000 and 2100. Work would last 4-7 hours. One to two volunteers are usually assigned to a local. There are four zones on the beach; two of them are collecting and two are marking. Depending on who you work with and certain zones, you can mark the turtles with a metal tattoo / tag that contains a tracking number. The collecting zones involve waiting for the females to lay their eggs, helping move her out of the hole, measuring the length of the female’s shell, noting if she has a tag, the time, zone, and digging up the eggs (anywhere from 1 to over 130) for transport. Once collected, the eggs are transported back to camp where they are buried and marked. There is also a group assigned to release. Once the babies come to the surface, you collect and count them before taking them down to the ocean for release.
Our group got up between 0900 and 1000 for a late breakfast. Some people went to the town for food, supplies, or internet. Others stayed at camp to read, clean up, nap, or enjoy the beach. Swimming is not authorized at the turtle camp; however, you could go just beyond the town and go swimming there. On the weekends we would usually go to a beach either farther east or west of camp for different scenery. There are some walls in the town that could use a nice mural or something on them… we didn’t have time. A few of us did post signs along the road marking how close the camp was (500 m, 1000m, and 1500m). Don’t be afraid to hitchhike, by far the cheapest and quickest way to get around.
The trip was an amazing time. I met some awesome people from all over- Finland, Wales, South Korea, France, Mexico, and the United States. I’d recommend this kind of volunteer project to anyone that loves the outdoors, beaches, and turtles! "
Natalie D.,
Cadip volunteer 2010
Reforestation
work and cultural exchange with the local people of Puebla
Ciudad Serdán, Puebla
June 12 - June 28, 2013
Volunteer project: Ciudad Serdan is a beautiful village near to the colonial city of Puebla. An international group of volunteers is invited in Ciudad Serdan to participate in different activities, not only ecological, but also cultural and social, together with the university students and the people who live in the village. The close contact with the local residents is great and volunteers have the opportunity to make a lot of new friends. The local people have always welcomed the international volunteers with open arms and this makes a memorable international experience. If you are looking for an environmental project in a very nice town surrounded by natural landscapes, and if you are willing to do something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
The international volunteers will realize different activities in cooperation with groups of local volunteers, in order to create awareness about the protection of the environment. Volunteers will carry out some tasks of reforestation in the surroundings to awake the conscience of the population about preserving the environment. The other main goal is to share culture and traditions with students and campus staff. The local volunteers are looking forward to welcome the international group, to work together on a meaningful project, and also to make friends and show them Mexican culture!
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many possibilities to organize leisure activities in Ciudad Serdan, like visiting the natural park of Pico of Orizaba and the colonial Haciendas. Also you can visit the nearby cities like Puebla or Mexico City.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities provided.
Location: Ciudad Serdan is located in the east-central part of the state of Puebla, near the Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which is the highest volcano in Mexico (measured 5747 m above sea level). It is famous for its plains producing basic grains such as corn, beans, barley and wheat, and was known as the breadbasket of Mexico. Its average altitude is 2520m above sea level and is reached by Highway 150 to Highway 140 and is located 136 km from the city of Puebla.
Nearest airport: The biggest closest international airport is in Mexico City.
Age range: 18 and over
Reforestation
and environmental awareness activities with students in Michoacan
San Pedro Jacuaro, Michoacan
June 12 - June 28, 2013
Volunteer project: San Pedro Jacuaro is a beautiful village close to the natural park of Los Azufres, a geothermal zone with beautiful landscapes. This will be the first year that this project is organized in the local school in San Pedro Jacuaro. Education is an important tool for improving the life of people in any country, and this school is aimed at bringing formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for better opportunities. The school gives tools and experiences to the youngsters to develop and improve their lives in the town. In this frame, the international group of volunteers will participate in different activities, not only environmental, but also cultural and social, together with the students and the people living in the village. This is an opportunity to get to know local people and make a lot of new friends. The community has always welcomed the international volunteers with open arms and this makes a memorable international experience. If you are looking for an ecological project in a very nice town, surrounded by natural landscapes, where you can do something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
The international volunteers will realize different activities in cooperation with groups of local volunteers, in order to raise awareness about the protection of the environment. Volunteers will carry out some tasks of reforestation in the surroundings to awake the public conscience about preserving natural areas. The other main goal is to share culture and traditions with students and campus staff. The local volunteers are looking forward to welcoming the international participants to complete a meaningful project, but also to make friends and show the Mexican culture!
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many possibilities for leisure activities in San Pedro Jacuaro, such as a visit to the natural park of Los Azufres. Also you can visit the nearby cities like Morelia as well as natural reserves and others colonial cities such as Guanajuato.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc. There are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat.
Location: San Pedro Jacuaro is a town and a municipality located in the north of Michoacán state, 53 km from the capital of Morelia and 17.5 km from Pátzcuaro, located on the northeast shore of Lake Pátzcuaro. It is very well connected by bus and it’s located very close to major cities such as Morelia and Patzcuaro.
Nearest airport: The biggest and closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 75 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Entrepreneur
workshops with children in Morelia
Morelia, Michoacan
July 3 - July 19, 2013
Volunteer project: This will be the 5th year this project is organized and it has been a great success. Through this project, we have the goal of fostering an entrepreneur culture where local children could have a wide learning experience through sharing opinions, working methods and experiences with the local students and international volunteers in a multicultural environment. Facing different cultures and thinking in new ways, we can open communication channels throughout the world to make children and youngsters conscious about being responsible entrepreneurs within a multicultural frame and being respectful of cultural diversity as well as diversity in ideas and thinking and being socially responsible, taking care of the environment. There will be many local students involved in this project and very interesting cultural exchanges. People in Morelia are very nice and friendly. If you are looking for a project in a very beautiful colonial city with a lot of culture and history, interaction with many nice youngsters and children in a spirit of taking care of our planet and promoting a new way of looking at the world, and willing to do something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
Volunteers will participate in the organization of different workshops to awake the consciousness among children about being responsible entrepreneurs and motivating them to build and shape a life project having clear goals and to encourage them to continue studying. They will have the mission of motivating and encouraging children to discover all their potential. They will also carry out some tasks of reforestation in the surroundings to raise awareness among the population about preserving the environment.
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many possibilities for leisure activities in and around Morelia. The city is 500 years old and is a very famous cultural place of Mexico. It is well know for its history that dates back to the Mexican independence and colonial times. Morelia is catalogued as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The city offers many cultural activities such as cinema, theater, music, night clubs, expositions and festivals. It is also very easy to organize a weekend at the beach, since the city is just 3 hours away from the Pacific coast. Morelia is also very close to other beautiful places: magic towns like Patzcuaro, beautiful lakes such as Zirahuen, as well as natural reserves and other colonial cities such as Guanajuato and Queretaro.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc. There are no beds, so please bring a sleeping bag and air mat.
Location: Morelia city is located in the center of Mexico. It is very well connected by bus and is located very close to big cities such as Mexico city (3 hours), Guadalajara city (3.5 hours), Guanajuato city (2 hours).
Nearest airport: The biggest and closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 75 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Restoration
and preservation of the historic town centre of Morelia
Morelia, Michoacan
July 10 - July 26, 2013
Volunteer project: This will be the 8th year this project is organized in Morelia City. The aim of the project is to maintain the historic Morelia’s downtown declared World Heritage by UNESCO, and to preserve all its splendor and beauty. Morelia is a beautiful colonial city built in “pink stone”. It has a really nice weather. Volunteers in past projects helped in different restoration activities and workshops to create awareness about the importance of preserving the World Cultural Heritage. The local host will be happy to have a new group because of the very good memories of past volunteers and the very good results of this project. People in Morelia are very friendly. If you are looking for a project in a very nice city with a lot of culture and history, to do something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
Together with groups of local volunteers, the international volunteers will take part in different activities involving restoration of historical buildings, painting specific parts of the downtown area, as well as maintenance tasks such as restoration of ancient fountains. The local volunteers are looking forward to welcome the international volunteers to work together on meaningful projects but also to make friends and show them Mexican culture!
Language: The official language of the project is English but some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many possibilities for leisure activities in and around Morelia. The city is 500 years old and is a very famous cultural place of Mexico. It is well known for its history that dates back to the Mexican independence and colonial times. Morelia is catalogued as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The city offers many cultural activities such as cinema, theater, music, night clubs, expositions and festivals. It is also very easy to organize a weekend at the beach, since the city is just 3 hours away from the Pacific coast. Morelia is also very close to other beautiful places: magic towns like Patzcuaro, beautiful lakes such as Zirahuen, as well as natural reserves and other colonial cities such as Guanajuato and Queretaro.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc.
Location: Morelia city is located in the center of Mexico. It is very well connected by bus and is located close to big cities such as Mexico city (3 hours), Guadalajara city (3.5 hours), Guanajuato city (2 hours).
Nearest airport: The biggest and closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Monitoring and conservation of marine turtles in
Motin del Oro
Motin del Oro, Michoacan
July 10 - July 26, 2013
Motin del Oro, Michoacan
July 31 - August 16, 2013
Motin del Oro, Michoacan
August 21 - September 6, 2013
Motin del Oro, Michoacan
September 11 - September 27, 2013
Volunteer project: Motin del Oro is a little town located on the Pacific coast. The aim of this project is to protect the marine turtles working in tight collaboration with the local population of Motin. Volunteers, along with local people, will be involved in activities to protect the turtles, and will help to ensure the survival of the turtles for the future generations. Every turtle makes a nest of around 150 eggs. If you like nature, enjoy spending time in an astonishingly beautiful virgin beach far away from hotels and tourists, and are willing to witness the magic that nature had created for millions of years, this project is for you!
The main work consists in patrolling the beach at
night, finding the adult turtles and collecting the eggs, burying them in a
secure place (vivero in Spanish) and setting the baby turtles free back into the ocean. This must be carried out
at night since turtles do not go
out of the ocean during the day (because of natural predators, it is safer for
turtles to get out of the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local
indigenous people from Motin, volunteers will seek for the turtles,
taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly
and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what
to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved
in this project, willing to interact with the local people and their
culture.
There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help
improve the town such as setting names to the streets or helping to
arrange an all purpose playground for the children and maybe some
cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very
open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose
their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many options for nice free time activities close to Motin. You can discover other towns such as La Placita or Maruata or Colola. Also, if you prefer, you can visit big touristic centers such as Ixtapa and Manzanillo for the weekend.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in Motin which is a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food.
Location: Motin del Oro, Michoacan. Motin is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, the closest city is Tecoman.
Nearest airport: The biggest closest international airport is in Mexico City.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 180 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Discover
Mayan culture, practice sustainable lifestyle and work with children in
Quintana Roo
Ciudad Chemuyil, Quintana Roo
July 17 - August 2, 2013
Volunteer project: Ciudad Chemuyil is a community that lives according to the principles of sustainability and respect for the environment. For the past 4 years the community has hosted international volunteer groups and was well impressed with the projects’ success. In the past groups, volunteers realized many social and cultural activities, creating summer workshops in which children and young people could learn about different subjects such as recycling, languages (English, French, Italian, etc), arts, painting, typical dances. The aim was to contribute to the development of their personal skills, have an intercultural exchange, and at the same time contribute to the social welfare of the community. For this year, the community of Ciudad Chemuyil will be happy to host a new group of international volunteers to organize cultural, social and sports activities with children and youngsters during the summer. If you like to discover Mayan culture and practice a sustainable lifestyle in the marvelous environment of the Mexican Caribbean, this project is just for you!
Volunteers will take part and help running different activities like workshops to create handcrafts using recycling materials, reading and dance workshops, small circles of conversation in different languages and also sports activities (football, volleyball, beach volleyball).
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: The area surrounding Ciudad Chemuyil offers a big number of activities. It is very close to a wonderful place called Playa del Carmen, a really nice beach town. Cancun city is also very close and it’s very famous for its vibrant nightlife style. There are many night clubs in Cancun such as Cocobongo, as well as other cultural and leisure places such as cinema, restaurants, swimming with dolphins, and nice tours by the islands such as Isla Mujeres. It is also possible to visit Natural parks such as Xel Ha or Mayan Ruins such as Chichen Itza and Tulum. It is also possible to travel to Belize for a weekend.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, bathroom, shower. There are no beds, please bring a sleeping bag and air mattress.
Location: Ciudad Cemuyil is located at Solidaridad Municipality at the Caribbean coast of Mexico, 50 km from Cancun City.
Nearest airport: Cancun City International Airport
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 180 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Creating
gardens in the magical town of Patzcuaro
Patzcuaro, Michoacan
July 17 - August 2, 2013
Volunteer project: Patzcuaro is a magical town with beautiful landscapes like the Patzcuaro Lake. In this project we welcome a group of international volunteers to participate in activities to promote taking care about the environment and share experiences with the kids. There will be many local kids involved in this project and very interesting cultural exchanges. People in Patzcuaro are really nice and friendly. If you are looking for a project in a very beautiful magical town with a lot of culture and history, where you can interact with many nice kids, promote a new way of looking at the world, do something good and make new friends, this project is for you.
The international volunteers will realize different activities in cooperation with groups of local volunteers. The aim is to create new gardens in the town. This would require preparing the area designated for developing the garden, leveling the field, shaping the garden, watering the garden, growing plants and trees. During the project, international and local participants will share their culture and traditions. The local volunteers are looking forward to welcoming the international group to do meaningful work together but also to make friends and show them Mexican culture!
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many possibilities for leisure activities in Patzcuaro and the area. Pátzcuaro has retained its colonial and indigenous character and has been named both a "Pueblo Mágico" and one of the 100 Historic World Treasure Cities by the United Nations. Pátzcuaro and the lake region it belongs to are well known as a site for Day of the Dead celebrations. It is also very easy to organize a weekend at the beach since it is 3 hours away from the Pacific coast and also Patzcuaro is very close to other beautiful places such a beautiful lakes as Zirahuen as well as natural reserves and other colonial cities such as Guanajuato and Queretaro.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a community center with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc. There are no beds, please bring a sleeping bag and air mat.
Location: Patzcuaro is a town and municipality located in the north of Michoacán state, 42 km from the capital of Morelia located on the northeast shore of Lake Pátzcuaro. It is very well connected by bus and it’s located very close to big cities such as Morelia and Uruapan.
Nearest airport: The biggest closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Entrepreneur
workshops with children in Morelia
Morelia, Michoacan
July 24 - August 9, 2013
Volunteer project: This will be the 5th year this
project is organized and it has been a great success. Through this project, we have the
goal of fostering an entrepreneur culture where local children could
have a wide learning experience through sharing opinions, working
methods and experiences with the local students and international
volunteers in a multicultural environment. Facing different cultures and
thinking in new ways, we can open communication channels throughout the
world to make children and youngsters conscious about being responsible
entrepreneurs within a multicultural frame and being respectful of
cultural diversity as well as diversity in ideas and thinking and being
socially responsible, taking care of the environment. There will be many
local students involved in this project and very interesting cultural
exchanges.
If you are looking for a project in a very beautiful colonial city with
a lot of culture and history, interaction with many nice youngsters and
children in a spirit of taking care of our planet and promoting a new
way of looking at the world by doing something useful and making new friends, this
project is for you!
Volunteers will participate in the organization of different workshops to awake the consciousness among children about being responsible entrepreneurs and motivating them to build and shape a life project having clear goals and to encourage them to continue studying. They will have the mission of motivating and encouraging children to discover all their potential. They will also carry out some tasks of reforestation in the surroundings to raise awareness among the population about preserving the environment.
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many possibilities for leisure activities in and around Morelia. The city is 500 years old and is a very famous cultural place of Mexico. It is well know for its history that dates back to the Mexican independence and colonial times. Morelia is catalogued as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The city offers many cultural activities such as cinema, theater, music, night clubs, expositions and festivals. It is also very easy to organize a weekend at the beach, since the city is just 3 hours away from the Pacific coast. Morelia is also very close to other beautiful places: magic towns like Patzcuaro, beautiful lakes such as Zirahuen, as well as natural reserves and other colonial cities such as Guanajuato and Queretaro.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc. There are no beds, so please bring a sleeping bag and air mat.
Location: Morelia city is located in the center of Mexico. It is very well connected by bus and is located very close to big cities such as Mexico city (3 hours), Guadalajara city (3.5 hours), Guanajuato city (2 hours).
Nearest airport: The biggest and closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Social work with children in Leon
Leon, Guanajuato
August 28 - September 13, 2013
Volunteer project: This will be the 4th year this project is organized and it has been a great success. The project host is really happy with the results, and that is why they will welcome again a new group of international volunteers. Through this project, we have the goal to improve the living conditions of the people of the community by helping some institutions where local University students do social work with children. The project provides a learning experience for the participants through sharing opinions, working methods and experiences with the local students and international volunteers in a multicultural environment. Some of these institutions provide social services to children with disabilities. The experience for the international volunteers will be quite intense. The people in Leon are very nice and friendly. If you are looking for a project in a very beautiful modern city with a lot of culture and history, love interacting with youngsters and children in a spirit of help and sharing, and are willing to do something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
The international volunteers, in cooperation with local University students, will organise social activities with children, some of whom with disabilities. The volunteers will support the organisation and running of summer activities like swimming, cultural, educational and leisure activities for these children.
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: Leon is a very beautiful and safe city with many opportunities for leisure activities (cultural, social, ecological, etc). Also you can visit Guanajuato with “Minas de Guanajuato”, “Mommies of Guanajuato” and the “Ruins of Penjamo”, as well as other colonial cities such as Guanajuato and Queretaro.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc.
Location: Leon city is located in the center of Mexico. It is very well connected by bus and is located very close to big cities such as Mexico city (2 hours), Guadalajara city (3.5 hours), Guanajuato City (1 hours).
Nearest airport: The biggest closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Leon also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 75 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Creating
a community garden with students in Senguio
Senguio, Michoacan
September 11 - September 27, 2013
Volunteer project: Senguio is a beautiful village near
to a natural park that every year becomes a home for the Monarch
Butterfly. The project is organized with the Cecytem school of Senguio -
an Institution that works in different communities of the State of
Michoacán. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the
people in any country, and this school aims at bringing formal education
to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of
work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for better
opportunities. The school gives tools and experience to the youngsters
to develop and improve their lives in the town.
In this frame, an international group of volunteers is invited to take
part in different activities in the town, not only environmental, but
also cultural and social, together with the school students and the
people living in the village. There will be great opportunities for
interaction with the local people, and volunteers will be able to make
many new friends. If you are looking for an environmental project in a
very nice town surrounded by natural landscapes and are willing to do
something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
The international volunteers will work in cooperation with groups of local volunteers in order to create a new garden in Senguio. This involves various activities such as preparing the area designated to start developing the garden, leveling the field, shaping the garden, watering the garden, growing plants and trees. The program also provides opportunity for the volunteers to share culture and traditions with the local students and campus staff. The local volunteers are looking forward to welcome the international group to work on meaningful projects, but also to make friends and show them Mexican culture!
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many options for leisure activities in Senguio. The group can visit nearby cities like Maravatio and Tlalpujahua, big cities like Toluca and Morelia, as well as natural reserves and others colonial cities such as Guanajuato and Queretaro.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc.
Location: Senguio is located in the center of Mexico. It is very well connected by bus and it's located very close to big cities such as Morelia (2.3 hours), Mexico city (3 hours), Guadalajara city (3 hours), Guanajuato city (3.3 hours).
Nearest airport: The biggest closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 75 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Promoting
environmental awareness and sustainability in Tzintzuntzan
Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan
September 18 - October 4, 2013
Volunteer project: Tzintzuntzan is a beautiful village near to the Patzcuaro Lake, one of the biggest lakes in Michoacan. This will be the 2nd year that this project is organized with the school of Tzintzuntzan. Education is an important tool for improving the life of people in any country, and this school is aimed at bringing formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for better opportunities. The school gives tools and experiences to the youngsters to develop and improve their lives in the town. In this frame, the international group of volunteers will participate in different activities, not only environmental, but also cultural and social, together with the students and the people living in the village. This is an opportunity to get to know local people and make a lot of new friends. The community has always welcomed the international volunteers with open arms and this makes a memorable international experience. If you are looking for an ecological project in a very nice town, surrounded by natural landscapes, where you can do something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
The international volunteers will realize different activities in cooperation with groups of local volunteers, in order to raise awareness about the protection of the environment. Volunteers will participate in the organization of different workshops to create awareness among locals about preserving the environment. They will also have the opportunity to share their culture and traditions with students and campus staff. The local volunteers are looking forward to welcoming the international volunteers to do meaningful work but also to make friends and show them Mexican culture!
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many options for free time activities in Tzintzuntzan like visiting the archeological zone or the magic town and Lake of Patzcuaro. You can also visit cities nearby like Uruapan and Morelia, as well as natural reserves and others colonial cities such as Guanajuato.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc. There are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat.
Location: Tzintzuntzán is a town and municipality located in the northern part of Michoacán state, 53 km from the capital Morelia and 17.5 km from Pátzcuaro, on the northeast shore of Lake Pátzcuaro. It is very well connected by bus and is very close to big cities such as Morelia and Patzcuaro.
Nearest airport: The biggest and closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 75 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Environmental
education and cultural exchange program in Huandacareo
Huandacareo, Michoacan
September 25 - October 11, 2013
Volunteer project: Huandacareo is a beautiful village with thermal pools near to the Cuitzeo Lake which is one of the biggest in Michoacan. This will be the 3rd year that this project is organized with the school of Huandacareo. Education is an important tool for improving the life of people in any country, and this school is aimed at bringing formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for better opportunities. The school gives tools and experiences to the youngsters to develop and improve their lives in the town. In this frame, the international group of volunteers will participate in different activities, not only environmental, but also cultural and social, together with the students and the people living in the village. This is an opportunity to get to know local people and make a lot of new friends. The community has always welcomed the international volunteers with open arms and this makes a memorable international experience. If you are looking for an ecological project in a very nice town, surrounded by natural landscapes, where you can do something useful and make new friends, this project is for you!
The international volunteers will realize different activities in cooperation with groups of local volunteers, in order to raise awareness about the protection of the environment. Volunteers will participate in the organization of different workshops to create awareness among locals about preserving the environment. They will also have the opportunity to share their culture and traditions with students and campus staff. The local volunteers are looking forward to welcoming the international volunteers to do meaningful work but also to make friends and show them Mexican culture!
Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Leisure time: There are many possibilities for leisure activities in Huandacareo like visiting the archeological zone or the swimming pools. You can also visit the closest cities like Cuitzeo and Morelia, as well as natural reserves and others colonial cities such as Guanajuato and Queretaro.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a house with all facilities at disposal: kitchen, hot water, etc. There are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat.
Location: Huandacareo is located 48 kilometers north of the city of Morelia, in the state of Michoacán. It is very well connected by bus and is close to major cities such as Morelia and Guanajuato.
Nearest airport: The biggest and closest international airport is in Mexico City. The city of Morelia also has an international airport.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 75 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
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