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Volunteer in Oaxaca, Mexico - Adelante Abroad

$2,920Program Costs
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4.5 / 5Overall Rating
10Reviews
1999Year established

Program Overview

Make a positive impact in Mexico! Adelante Abroad offers affordable volunteer programs in a wide variety of fields and sectors in Oaxaca, Mexico. Put your time towards helping those in need. Volunteer in sectors such as ecology, social work, arts, or NGO, just to name a few.

Oaxaca is one of the most biodiverse areas in Mexico, known for the craftwork of local artisans. It is also home to warm-sp...

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Program Highlights

Volunteer for approximately four hours a day for 5 days a week at a locally owned company, grassroots organization, nonprofit, or museum.
Boost your Spanish language skills at an intensive language course the first 2 weeks abroad.
Meet our local Program Director, an Oaxaca native who graduated in Michigan, available to you 24/7.
Enjoy living in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates or choose to live with locals for a complete immersive experience.
Take advantage of some cultural excursions, included in the program cost. (Additional excursions are offered each month which may require a small fee).

What's Included

Pre-Departure Orientation
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
In-Country Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Language Lessons
Some Program Activity Costs
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Training
Academic Credit
Internship Placement

Exclusions

Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Domestic Airfare
International Airfare
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Public Transportation Pass

Program Details

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Locations

  • Oaxaca, Mexico

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Archaeology
  • Arts
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Centers

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Angolan

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • Spanish
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Written Application
  • Letters of Reference

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Winter

Starts At

  • 1 Month: $2,920

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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4.5
Program Administration
4.4
Community Engagement
4.4
Volunteer Placement
4.3
Day to Day Life
4.1
Health & Safety
4.0

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We require all applicants to be 18+ years of age. For the majority of our volunteer programs, we require at least a B1 (low intermediate) Spanish speaking level to be placed. 

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2025 Finalist - People’s Choice
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - People’s Choice

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