International Volunteer Opportunities- Mexico

  Mexico

• Central Highlands: 
Guanajuato

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: A typical expedition includes a village stay either in a school house or community center. You will be working on some sort of project, side by side with the villagers. The volunteer opportunity is a chance to connect with people living in circumstances much different than yours while expanding your global vision.

Highlights: The best part about volunteering with CHOICE Humanitarian is the chance to make lasting friendships with people who don't speak your language. The bonds you will make while in the village transcend language, social or economic class, and proximity. Friendships that last a lifetime, combined with memories of hard work and extreme living conditions highlight our volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications: There are no special qualifications for our expedition opportunities. You will be living in primitive conditions, eating unusual foods, and sleeping on cement floors therefore come with an open mind and strong hands.

Cost in US$: $1000- $2000

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

Many companies, schools, or donations scholarship potential volunteers. It is up to the volunteer to raise funds from any available sources.

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer for CHOICE Humanitarian is one that is willing to work, willing to go outside of their comfort zone, and willing to have an open mind with which to connect. CHOICE has had volunteers as young as eight and as old as eighty. They come from all different backgrounds and social groups, but have a shared mentality committed to helping other people help themselves.

Age Range: 10-80

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

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-20

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Choice Humanitarian's Mission Statement: Choice Humanitarian offers short village experiences to work in and learn about sustainable development at project sites in Bolivia, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal and Viet Nam. Projects typically include water systems, school construction or greenhouse construction.