Volunteers Needed in Mexico Orphanage!

  Mexico

• Baja: 
Mexicali

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Work in local orphanage homes or shelters for abandoned children. All of these children have come from poor families and suffer from malnutrition and neglect. Assist the limited staff to care for these children. Organize recreational, educational, sports and arts & crafts activities and be the nurturing heart and helping hand that can encourage the children and local staff.

Highlights: Volunteering in Mexico Offers:
* An unforgettable experience helping and improving Latin American communities
* An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
* An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, crafts, dancing)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills   

Mision Frontera Offers:
* Guaranteed Volunteer Placement Prior to Departure
Mision Frontera pre-arranges your volunteer project before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.   
* Housing
Basic, clean, and comfortable housing will be included with at least 2 meals per day, 6 days a week are included.
* Optional Spanish Lessons.
* Arrival Pick-Up and Transfer
We will arrange an airport pick-up and transfer for you upon arrival.   
* Arrival Orientation
Receive training and orientation upon arrival from our local

Qualifications: You must be at least 18 years of age, or with adult consent. Enjoy providing a service and working with others. Capable to live and work in basic and sparse conditions. Spanish knowledge preferred but not required.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Donations based

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers that share the compassion of helping others and trying to improve the lives of others, while gaining a new perspective and respect of their own.

Age Range: 18-55

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

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Mision Frontera's Mission Statement: Mision Frontera is an organization that provides social services to the Mexicali, Mexico community. We provide free-day care centers, and we are currently providing a permanent home-care for children. We are an institution that is working together with local state government and with D.I.F. (Desarollo Integral de la Familia).

Year Founded: 2006

Mision Frontera is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.