Angels of Love 2

Project: The civil organization “Farm and Workshops for Persons with Different Capacities Angeles de
Amor” was founded in 2005 with the aim of supporting youth and disabled persons. The activities carried
out by the organization further the coexistence and integration of disabled adults into society, including
training and development of capacities towards formal employment and other educational experiences to
broaden their horizons. Amongst the group, activities regarding life occupational skills have been realized,
including reading and writing, art education, physical education, song and dance, basic mathematics,
environmental education, and other visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and socialization. There is a center and
small farm where activities take place.
Work: The activities held by volunteers on this camp are related to agriculture, precisely to preparing
vegetable patch and building a chicken coop. Furthermore the volunteers will be providing cultural and
educational activities with young people with disabilities and will take care of small remodeling of
association facilities.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in shared rooms in a convivial youth hostel in San Cristobal de las
Casas, located five minutes walking distance from the Natate office and ten minutes from the historic city
centre. They will have access to all basic facilities, including eco-kitchen and eco-bathrooms. Be prepared
for hand washing your own clothes (or send them to a laundry). Try to be environmentally friendly as
possible and use resources with care and modesty, especially because your behaviour is part of the
project ;)
Location: This project will be implemented in the beautiful city of San Cristobal de las Casas, located in
the Mayan Highlands of the state of Chiapas in South-eastern Mexico. San Cristobal is a distinctly
charming town that has maintained its colonial architecture and Mexican flavour, while welcoming a
blend of indigenous, Mexican, and international bohemian cultures. As well, it is a strategic point of
departure to the surrounding region, which exhibits incredible biodiversity and natural areas that can be
reached within a half day’s travel or less. Nearby points of interest include natural parks, lakes, Mayan
archeological sites, coastal mangroves, waterfalls, canyons, and the beaches of the Pacific.
Language: English is the most common language used in workcamps, however, being able to
communicate in Spanish can be very useful. Taking the opportunity to learn or improve your Spanish while
here, will greatly enrich your experience!
Comment: You are invited to join the Intensive Spanish Week Program for Volunteers, or also a Mayan
Language Week Program if you are a Spanish speaker and you would like to discover the richness of the
Mayan living culture. The courses take place a week before your workcamp.
Terminal: The closest international airport: Angel Albino Corzo, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas (TGZ). Bus
Terminal: OCC San Cristobal de las Casas.
Extra-fee: Since we do not receive funds to support your participation in the camp, you are asked to
contribute 2,950 Mexican pesos (170 euros aprox.). It includes accommodation, food, administrative
costs, transportation within the project, and some extra activities. The fee has to be paid by volunteers to
campleader or to Natate’s Workcamps Coordinator upon arrival to the meeting point.