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GVI: Make a Difference and Contribute to Community Development in Mexico (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Puerto Morelos, Mexico
  • Program Terms: Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Dormitory, Hostel/Hotel, Other Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Arts, Child Development, Communication, Creative Writing, Culture, Developmental Sciences, Education, English, Health & Human Services, Humanities, International Studies, Linguistics, Management, Social Policy & Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Theater/Drama, Tourism
Program Type: field study, internship abroad, study abroad, volunteer abroad, work abroad Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
Make a Difference and Contribute to Community Development in Mexico
Live and volunteer in Central America, in Mexico’s lively Caribbean beach town of Playa del Carmen
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You will be volunteering at a children’s center run by Save the Children. The focus is on empowering children to know and apply their rights as well as providing a safe environment in which they can learn and play. Responsibilities are extremely varied on this project. You will be involved in the overall running of the center, from delivering health and safety sessions to ensuring the center is clean and tidy. The center is coordinated by Save the Children, whose expert staff will provide close supervision.

From this location we offer short-term volunteering starting from 2 weeks. We also offer internships which would include one-on-one mentoring and training by expert GVI staff and on longer durations can lead to job placements. 

Volunteers can expect the following highlights on this program:
  • Living and volunteering in the Caribbean
  • contributing to diminishing child violence and abuse
  • supporting disadvantaged children
  • supporting the Save the Children fundraising campaign
  • living with volunteers from all over the world
  • participating in a range of activities
  •  immersing yourself in the Mexican culture
  • exploring the beaches, jungles and cenotes of the incredible Yucatan peninsula 
If you do not speak Spanish, don’t worry! This program provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn a new language and work with children at the same time. Speak to your coordinator about arranging Spanish lessons, that will fully prepare you for life on the project.
 
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.
Risk assessment available upon request, please contact GVI for more details.
 
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