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Volunteer and Teach in Mexico

by: International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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The Teaching English project is designed to spark interest in learning a foreign language and inspire Mexican students to think about their futures. Many of the students that volunteers work with attend public schools and receive little or no English lessons in their curriculum. A passion for education, along with a fun, creative approach to teaching will go a long way on this project. Volunteers ...

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Program Highlights

IVHQ’s Mexico program is available year-round, starting on the first and third Monday of every month

Highly affordable program fees starting from $270 for 1 week - IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs

You’ll be joining between 5 and 20 other IVHQ volunteers who start in Merida each month

You’ll be traveling with IVHQ, the volunteer travel experts, and joining a network of 100,000+ volunteers. Our outstanding safety systems and track record set us apart

Your efforts will have a positive impact because our programs are community-driven with a focus on supporting long-term local needs

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Merida, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Education
  • Orphans
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Asian
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Awards

2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad ProgramNotable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022Zero CarbonNotable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

8.86

Total Reviews

7

The Mexican dream

February 07, 2019by: maria jalwan - LebanonProgram: Volunteer and Teach in Mexico
9

Hola, I’m Maria and I just spent one month with IVHQ Mexico in Merida. If I want to describe my experience here in one world, I would say that it was phenomenal. I won’t lie to you, the first week was hard. It takes time and effort to integrate yourself into a new culture, and to get used to the food, the language, and the lifestyle. However, once you get used to it, you will love it and become quite attached to it. Also, I realized that everything depends on the mindset you travel in: Having an open mind and saying yes to new experiences and adventures that are outside of your comfort zone will make your experience so much better. What made my experience here so nice was the staff who really made everything easier. They were very understanding whenever I had an issue and always did their best to help me and make me feel safe, which is very important for someone who is abroad. Besides the staff, the friends I made here changed my life. As for what I did, I was part of the English teaching program, and what was amazing about that was that every time I arrived at the school, all the girls would stop what they were doing and run to me, hug me, and give me a kiss. I would honestly do anything to go back and have this incredible welcome that made my day every morning. In a few words, what I learned at the end of my trip is that the more you give, the more you will gain! Thank you IVHQ for these amazing 4 weeks of my life!

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewFebruary 14, 2019

Hi Maria, thanks for sharing a review of your awesome experience in Merida! It sounds like you really made the most of your time on the program and made a wonderful connection with the students. We would love to have you volunteer again with us in the future! Courteney - IVHQ Program Manager.

The Mexican dream

February 06, 2019by: maria jalwan - LebanonProgram: Volunteer and Teach in Mexico
9

Hola, I’m Maria and I just spent one month with IVHQ Mexico in Merida. If I want to describe my experience here in one world, I would say that it was phenomenal. I won’t lie to you, the first week was hard. It takes time and effort to integrate yourself into a new culture, and to get used to the food, the language, and the lifestyle. However, once you get used to it, you will love it and become quite attached to it. Also, I realized that everything depends on the mindset you travel in: Having an open mind and saying yes to new experiences and adventures that are outside of your comfort zone will make your experience so much better. What made my experience here so nice was the staff who really made everything easier. They were very understanding whenever I had an issue and always did their best to help me and make me feel safe, which is very important for someone who is abroad. Besides the staff, the friends I made here changed my life. As for what I did, I was part of the English teaching program, and what was amazing about that was that every time I arrived at the school, all the girls would stop what they were doing and run to me, hug me, and give me a kiss. I would honestly do anything to go back and have this incredible welcome that made my day every morning. In a few words, what I learned at the end of my trip is that the more you give, the more you will gain! Thank you IVHQ for these amazing 4 weeks of my life!

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewFebruary 27, 2019

Hi Maria, thanks for sharing a review of your awesome experience in Merida! It sounds like you really made the most of your time on the program and made a wonderful connection with the students. We would love to have you volunteer again with us in the future! Courteney - IVHQ Program Manager.

Great experience in Merida!

November 15, 2018by: Leslie Lopez - United StatesProgram: Volunteer and Teach in Mexico
10

I had an awesome experience in Merida. At first I was a little scare of traveling alone to a far country but my coordinators Carolina and Miguel made me feel like being at home. Merida is such a beutiful city with a lot of fun and interesting places to visit. My roommate and I were to visit the cenotes and I got impress of how beautiful they are. My program was Teaching English, my placement were a elementary school called Serapio and a girls shelter called Nueva Vida. I love both places. The people from there were really nice to me it was hard to say goodbye to them. Eventhough my placements were a little far for home it was really easy to take the bus and go there. In my free time I used to go walk to el centro and visit all the stores from there. There are too many places to go and things to do. I think it is hard to get bored at Merida. I really enjoyed being there around nice people. I was there for two weeks and I will definitely come back in the future.

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewNovember 21, 2018

Hi Leslie, Thanks for your lovely review. It sounds like you had an awesome time getting to know the locals and exploring Merida! We look forward to having you volunteer again soon! <br/>Clover - IVHQ Program Manager.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Merida, Mexico

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Tours
  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
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    International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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    The Teaching English project is designed to spark interest in learning a foreign language and inspire Mexican students to think about their futures. Many of the students that volunteers work with attend public schools and receive little or no English lessons in their curriculum. A passion for education, along with a fun, creative approach to teaching will go a long way on this project. Volunteers work in community centers and childcare facilities, as well as in alternative and traditional schools. Volunteers’ lesson builds upon the work of previous volunteers and are structured as weekly themed English workshops. This involves planning activities to reinforce the weekly theme, preparing worksheets, playing educational games, helping with homework and reviewing previous lessons. Classes are...

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