Mexico - Project 1

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Positions available and requirements:

Project location:

Accommodation:

Working hours:

Minimum stay:

Maximum length of stay:

Placements operate:

Getting there:

Costs:

Pick-up:

Airport Pick Up:

English teachers:

must hold recognised CELTA or equivalent TEFL qualification

Physiotherapists/assistants:

Must be qualified or undergraduate

Historic coastal town of Puerto Vallarta with all usual facilities (Internet/cafes/bars/water sports/walks etc). Volunteers work at one of two centres in town depending on area of work.

Shared volunteer accommodation

Variable depending on need. Usually no more than 5 days a week.

2 possible, 3-4 preferred

12 weeks

All year round-any start date.

Flight to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico or overland by bus from Mexico City (15 hours).

£35 per week for accommodation for volunteers helping at the disabled children’s centre. (Places limited call us for details)

No charge for accommodation for TEFL/physio placements

Pick-up from Puerto Vallarta airport £10.

What’s included in this programme:

Airport pick-up for all volunteers

Volunteer accommodation with self-catering kitchen

Meals may occasionally be provided at place of work

A chance to meet new people and make new friends

Time to find out about yourself as a person

We consider this project ideal if one or more of the following apply to you:

You want to experience Latin America within a safe and friendly town

Want to gain valuable work experience for your CV

Want to use and pass on skills already learnt

Want to have a position of responsibility and opportunity to try out ideas

At a glance

When should I apply?

Apply now on-line (or via post using our application form). There are no set arrival dates so you can arrive whenever it is convenient for you.

Start sourcing your flight to Puerto Vallarta now-volunteers recommend the following companies: Dial A Flight, STA Travel, Opodo and Trailfinders amongst others.

Mexico at a glance

Mexico is a land of contrasts, a developing country yet one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Attractions include ancient Aztec and Mayan cities, Spanish colonial architecture, the Copper Canyon railway, fabulous beaches, cheap tequila and bustling markets selling local handicrafts.

Climate: rainy season May to October with high humidity between June and September. Temperature can reach 40! The coolest months are between December and February although the temperature can still average 25 degrees Celsius.

Affordably priced activities in the immediate area include guided hikes, horse riding, scuba diving, kayaking snorkelling, whale watching and swimming with dolphins.

Your experience

English teaching project

Volunteers required to set up new EFL project for disadvantaged children in Puerto Vallarta. Volunteers will liaise with local staff and develop new EFL program for disadvantaged local charity. An exciting opportunity for any TEFL qualified teacher looking for a new challenge where ideas and creativity are warmly welcomed and there are opportunities to support and train new arriving volunteers who will take over from you.

Day centre for disabled and special needs children

Volunteers help with bathing, dressing, providing one to one attention and stimulation (bring basic interactive, stimulating toys for young children from home) This established centre provides day time care for children for parents who are working or who require a break. No experience necessary..

Minimum commitment:

Maximum

Stay

Airport

1 week

8 weeks

Puerto Vallarta

Time difference I GMT -6hrs

Hottest month I September

“Everyone is friendly

and accommodating

and the coordinators

are fantastic. I never

felt any uneasiness

whilst at either of the two orphanages I spent time at or whilst

visiting local attractions. I would definitely

consider returning for

a second visit."

Hannah Law volunteered in Ghana April 2007.

Newsletter

“Hi,
Hope you got my mum's email the other day, sorry its taken me so long to get round to sending you one! here is some feedback that you can put in the
newsletter if you like.
My time in Mexico with Original Volunteers was over too quickly and I would love to have the opportunity to take part in another volunteer project in the future. I've fallen in love with the culture and way of life in Mexico and would love to go back there one day!”

Charlotte volunteered in Mexico in May 2007

Placement overview

These placements in the middle of a top Mexican tourist destination urgently need your help. A placement in Puerto Vallarta is unique in providing volunteers with extremely worthwhile work and travelling experience. Its location allows volunteers to enjoy all the elements of a holiday in the region including some of Mexico’s finest beaches.

Requirements:

None

Cost:

Food:

Accommodation:

£35 pw

Self-catering

Included