Description

Projects:

* Community projects are with children and young people in a variety of homes and institutions including orphanages. The ability to relate with children is essential as you will be involved in assisting with the day-to-day practical care of the children, playing games, offering vital friendship and affection, and providing them with a forum to practice their conversational English. Examples of some of the community placements are childrens' home with children aged six to sixteen, or an orphanage for very young children awaiting adoption. There are also opportunities for working with street children at a center in Mexico City.

* Teaching English involve working as a classroom assistant or one-on-one with students to improve their skill and confidence in the English language. Native English speakers are highly valued in Mexico. Students vary in age from primary levels right through to university.

Locations: Tulancingo, Puebla, Guadalajara, Tepoztlan and surrounding areas.

Highlights

From the colonial architecture of Mexico City to the ancient Mayan and Aztec empires, situated in Central America, Mexico is a landscape of cultural difference and historical narrative.

Travel Opportunities: Before, during or after school holidays.

Qualifications

Due to the remote location of many of the Mexico placements, volunteers will need to be fairly resilient, sympathetic and independent. You may find yourself helping with extra-curricular activities, so an interest in art/crafts, music and/or sport would be useful. A decent level of conversational Spanish is also essential before departure, although you'll certainly improve your language skills while in the country!

* Basic Spanish (intermediate Spanish is desirable for Community placements).

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the web site for more details.

Program Fees Include:

- Interview (face-to-face or by phone)
- Pre-departure briefing
- Teaching Skills Course
- Food & accommodation
- Airport pickup
- In-country Orientation
- In-country support
- 24/7 emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada (formerly GAP)'s Mission Statement

Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada provides a distinctive, international experience for young volunteers, through a journey of discovery that fosters independence, helps others and promotes global understanding. Lattitude Canada places youth (ages 18 to 29) in volunteer placements overseas (3 to 12 month terms - depending on country).

Year Founded

1970