Volunteer in Mexico

Have you ever dreamed of visiting an exoticlocation while also making an impact in the local community? If so, volunteering in Mexicomay be your chance to make those dreams turn into a reality. Volunteering in Mexico isan opportunity to visit one of Latin America’s most vibrant nations, while alsomaking a difference.

Mexico is rich in Hispanic culture, deep history, andfascinating modern day development. From the snow-capped mountains, mesmerizingbeaches, and tropical jungles, Mexico has many wild locations to explore. Thereis also the unique history of the Mayans, Olmecs, and Aztecs in Mexico whereyou can explore their ruins and learn about the culture of ancient times. Mexicois full of adventure in both the cities and it’s abundant places in nature.While Mexico is full of many greatcharacteristics, it is also a land full of poverty. An overwhelming amount ofthe population lives in poverty. When you volunteer in Mexico you are givingthose whom are less fortunate better opportunities to succeed and grow. Theneed for volunteers is great in Mexico. Volunteering in this dynamic nationwill allow you to experience a new part of the world and positively affect thepeople that live there.

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The Fee and Dates

RCDP Mexico volunteer Program starts every Mondays of each month.

When you join our program, we will make surethat your money goes to the projects and host families. Part of your fees alsohelps us to cover our expenses. The program fee is divided in as registrationfee ($279) and weekly fee for room, food, coordination, and project donation.
Weekly fee is divided between accommodation andproject donation/support of local project staffs. This allocation may bedifferent depending up on location, project type etc. However, our coordinatorwill explain these issues before you pay the fee. Please find below thebreakdown of cost in a weekly basis.

• The cost for airport pickup to turtle project is $100 for a one-way trip, while both pickup and drop-off services are available for $180.
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance $3.49/day ( below 28 years) and $4.49/day ( above 28 years) »

The volunteering programs in Mexico fees will cover expenses that will begin on the first day of the program (usually the first or third Monday of the month) to the last day of the program. If you arrive before the first day of the program or you decide you stay beyond your program’s last day, you will be responsible for the additional expenses, which would typically be around $30 a day for room and meals at a hostel.

Accommodation/Meal/Supervision:

Volunteers will with a host family. The host families are well screened and very familiar with international travelers. Most of the rooms are individual, but sometimes volunteers will share a room. The location of accommodation is in a safe neighborhood where volunteers will feel confident in their security. Staying with a host family is an excellent way to learn more about the culture of Mexico as well as practice your Spanish.. The host families are based in the towns of Barra de Navidad and Melanque for teaching and special children project, and Manzanillo for the orphanage projects. All these towns are about 15-20 apart from each other.

Our volunteers will also enjoy 3 local meals(breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the project. If you are going to be out and about for lunch, you can request ameal to be prepared to take with you. Breakfast in Mexico mostlyconsists of beans and tortillas with eggs and salsa. For lunch and dinner,chicken is very popular, or beef chopped for tacos with onion, cilantro andsalsa is another option. These can be served with rice and salad also. Chorizo,which is like a sausage, and tamales are also popular with Mexican and equallydelicious.

Throughout the volunteer project,our local staff stays in contact with volunteers either with face-to-facevisits or via email/telephone. With longer placements, we visit our volunteersevery two weeks (when possible).