Location:

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Children, Education

Duration:

1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 4-6 months

Program Overview

Program Description:

Mexico's lively beach town of Playa del Carmen in the stunning Yucatan Peninsula is the ideal location to volunteer at a local children's center run by Save the Children. Provide a safe environment for the children to learn and play and empower them to know and apply their rights. Explore the local beaches, jungles and ancient Mayan ruins in your free time. Volunteering with GVI not only allows you to participate and make a meaningful impact while assisting disadvantaged communities or endangered ecosystems, but it also offers fantastic opportunities to travel and explore the local area.  

Setting Description:

Our projects in Mexico are located in Pez Maya and Playa del Carmen, located along the Yucatan Peninsula. These areas are home to remote jungles and stunning tropical beaches. Our bases are situated along this beautiful peninsula past white sands, palm trees and deep blue waters.

Cost:

1990 - 8590 USD.

Additional Program Information

Requirements:

Most people are eligible to join this program, they just need to be able to speak English and be physically and mentally fit. A love for children is recommended.

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

Only National Scholarship Programs. Scholarships offered to the native people of the country where the program takes place.