Teach Indigenous Children in Mexico
Mexico
- Pacific Coast:
San Cristobal
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please visit the GVI website for upcoming start dates.
Description:
Join GVI on this overseas volunteering project in Mexico to help the underprivileged children of Chiapas - one of the poorest regions in the Country - by contributing towards their limited education. As a volunteer on this project you will be based in the picturesque colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas, from where you will travel to nearby rural villages to spend the mornings working with children in local schools, and afternoons providing educational reinforcement for children and adults in first-time education. Your job will be to concentrate on teaching literacy and numeracy in your classes. GVI Phoenix project staff will be on hand each day to help you in the classroom. On the weekends and in your free time you will have the chance to explore the area and see the many spectacular Mayan sites and landscapes Mexico is home to. Or you could even nip across the border to explore nearby Guatemala. * How this program makes a difference:
In Chiapas, an overwhelming percentage of the indigenous population lives in deep poverty. Access to education, medical care and affordable shopping is limited. This project aims to raise the level and availability of education in these areas, and to implement nutritional food programs for the children.
Highlights:
* Work in a small Mexican village
* See rural areas of Tzotziles and Tzeltales
* Teach literacy and numeracy
* Live in a beautiful colonial town
* Travel to both coasts of Mexico
* A weekend trip to Mayan Ruins
* Learn Spanish
Cost in US$: From $1850 for 4 weeks
Cost Include Description:
The Volunteer contribution includes all your food, accommodation, training materials and project equipment.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- adult education
- community development
- culture
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- education
- English teaching
- popular education
- public education
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- teaching
- volunteering
- youth
- youth development
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This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to Mexico
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
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
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