Mexico - Project 1

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WHO IS GOING?

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Keith Parham

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YOUR EXPERIENCE

Orphanage assistance

Volunteers are needed to help with this very busy orphanage. From bathing, dressing, supervising the children’s play, taking the children to school and helping at mealtimes you will never be without something to do. Volunteers usually help for 5 hours a day on either morning, afternoon or late shifts over 5 days. All volunteers have 2 free days to explore and relax each week.

MEXICO PROJECT 1 - PLACEMENT OVERVIEW

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

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.

£47 per week

Accommodation Inc.

Airport Pick-up Service.

Food Self-catering

MEXICO PROJECT 1

YOUR EXPERIENCE ...cont

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/special needs children from home).

Although most volunteers concentrate all their efforts at the orphanage, some volunteers may like to combine the two placements, helping at the day centre a couple of times a week during their free time-this can be arranged after arrival. For volunteers with a special interest in special needs, or perhaps physiotherapy/OT students they are welcome to concentrate all their time at the day centre.

AT A GLANCE

Project location: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.

Accommodation:Shared volunteer accommodation in basic apartments (dormitory style bedrooms, communal kitchen, lounge, western shower/wc)

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

Minimum stay:1 week

Maximum length of stay:12 weeks

Placements operate:All year round-any start date.

When to apply: Puerto Vallarta is a popular seaside location so register early to book your space.

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

Costs:£47 per week for accommodation for volunteers helping at the disabled children’s centre.

Airport Pick Up:Pick-up from Puerto Vallarta airport £10.

WHEN I SHOULD 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.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM?

Airport pick-up for all volunteers

Volunteer accommodation in town close to beach with dormitory style bedrooms,communal kitchen,bathroom, lounge

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 FOR 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

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! Leave synthetic fabrics at home during this time! 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.

“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

VOLUNTEER STORIES

Becky Sheehy

The kids were fantastic and I made so many new friends