Description

Volunteers are urgently required to work with students in developing their English skills. Our partner's objective is to provide the community's underprivileged children with an effective and beneficial education, placing particular emphasis on language skills - and to do this at no cost to the recipients. The classes are taught at a local community centre. Children from low income families attend and really appreciate learning English within an informal and comfortable setting. Love Volunteer's partner organises private tutoring as well as formal classes in small groups.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* Volunteers in Mexico may choose to stay at the local community centre if space permits, or alternatively can lodge with a local host family.

* Upon arrival in Mexico, after being driven to the volunteering location, there is the option either to rest or get acquainted with their host family. Following this, the main elements of orientation are: an introduction to the basics about Mexico as a country, facts about the city, local customs, safety, rules and expectations. The local team will also tell you everything you need to know about your volunteering experience, how the work is planned and the program's goals and objectives.

* Volunteers in Mexico have the evenings free when they might enjoy eating dinner with their host family, going out with other volunteers downtown or perhaps getting to dine at another nearby home. On occasion, it will be necessary to attend an evaluation meeting. To gain a full weekend for travel and/or sightseeing (and depending on the length of the individual volunteer's program), some flexibility is possible as regards taking a Saturday off.

Qualifications

The only requirements are that volunteers in Mexico should be willing to work flexibly and as part of a team. Additionally, those taking part in community development projects need to be capable of doing physical work. Previous experience is not essential.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Prices as low as USD 275.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Includes accommodation, three meals a day, an airport pick-up (if required), orientation and 24/7 in-country support.

This price also includes several free hours of Spanish lessons and more lessons can be arranged with our local partner.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009