Teaching and Community Expedition in Mexico

  Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula: 
Tulum

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Learn Spanish, get a TEFL qualification, learn about sustainable development and experience Mayan culture in and around Tulum on the beautiful Mayan Riviera in Mexico. The GVI TEFL is tailored to indigenous community work. After comprehensive training assist in creating and running programs to promote the concept of sustainable development, as well as increased awareness about the impact of tourism on Mayan culture and natural resources. Use your skills and knowledge to educate tourists and locals on Mayan culture and promote sustainable development. Activities include giving free English language lessons to the local community, holding sustainable development seminars and supplying information on local flora and fauna and assisting in the creation of sustainable, locally run businesses. The expedition runs in collaboration with GVI's local partners: award winning Amigos de Sian Ka'an, CONANP, Casa de la Cultura Tulum, and the state university (UQROO).

Highlights: Qualify as a TEFL teacher, gain valuable experience teaching a Mayan community, learn about sustainable development, improve your Spanish language and enjoy life in this beautiful part of Mexico with one of the recently voted top 10 beaches in the world! Excellent training, food and accommodation, Spanish lessons and First Aid course included in the price. Free Careers Abroad field work placement and job vacancy service for ALL former expedition members.

Qualifications: GVI training is comprehensive and second to none. Expedition Members will receive full training in all areas necessary to successfully conduct and complete the required work. Areas in which Expedition Members are trained include: Basic conversational Spanish; Limited conversational Mayan; Teaching techniques; Coastal habitats and marine ecosystems; Local flora and fauna; Sustainable development; Emergency first aid; All Expedition Members will need to qualify and will gain certification in Emergency First Aid to an internationally recognized level.

Cost in US$: From US$2900 for 5 weeks or GBP 3900 for 10 weeks

- Full Colour Expedition Briefings via email
- Visit our site, it keeps changing so keep logged on for up-to-date project information. You can see pictures and videos of your expedition / project and view personal bios of the staff
- Field Reps: GVI has a great team of ex-Expedition members who are only to happy to talk about their personal experiences
- Open Days: Held regularly in London these offer a great opportunity to meet the GVI team and ex Expedition members
- Expedition / Project Field Manual
- Fundraising advice and support
- International Travel Assistance and Advice through our partnership with STA Travel
- Fully comprehensive and professional insurance services
- Discounted travel guidebooks
- Discounted Outdoor Equipment
- Discounted Medical Equipment and Services
- A variety of pre-departure training opportunities including a free try-dive and weekend teaching courses, all exclusively developed for GVI's projects and expeditions

In the Field:
- Pick up from the airport
- Welcome and Orientation session
- Food and Accommodation
- In country coordinators for every country where GVI operates
- 24 hour emergency phone line in the UK
- Fully comprehensive on site training, often including language classes
- Training materials
- The EKNO International Phone Card. Save up to 85% on telephone calls, get an email account and stay in touch when you are on the road.

Salary / Pay: all positions are voluntary

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical volunteer! All expedition members must be enthusiastic, interested in conservation, community development and teaching and prepared to work in a team.

Age Range: 18 - 65

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max 15 plus staff

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998