Description

Nowadays global warming is one of the hottest issues in the medias and in the international scenario, which determines the necessity of thinking about it and increasing the consciousness about preserving the environment. For that reason, a group of international volunteers are encouraged to participate together to share experiences and to work to increase the awareness among the local population about these matters.

The group of international volunteers will be working in different activities orientated to increase the consciousness among the local population about the global warming and the actions that must be taken to contribute to reduce its impact. The schedule includes sessions for making a diagnostic about the environmental issues that are affecting the community; making a program to reduce the waste; making a program to achieve a better waste treatment and to design and build a specific compost area.

Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

Location: The city of Leon - officially named Leon de los Aldama - is the fifth most populous city in Mexico and the largest city in the state of Guanajuato. It is also the seat of Leon municipality. Also known as The Shoe Capital, it features large factories that not only produce shoes, but also boots, belts, jackets, and other leather accessories, serving both national and international markets.

Highlights

This exciting program opportunity will allow volunteers to create a valuable impact on this Mexican community through active awareness-raising initiatives.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

290 USD

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with an adventurous spirit.

Age Range

18 and ovr

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.