Código:
NAT14-18
Disponibilidad:
Disponible
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS
México
Fecha de inicio:
19/07/2014
Fecha de fin:
02/08/2014
Extra fee:
3 100.00
Peso mex.
Idiomas:
Inglés
Español
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
99
Plazas:
12
Plazas para discapacitados:
1
The volunteers will be involved in both the invitation to children groups to join theworkcamp, making the participation more attractive to them and their parents. Accordingto the number and age of the participants, working groups may be organized to facilitatethe activities. Some of them may be: teaching of other languages (words, songs, games);artistic activities (masks, painting, and macrame workshops), basic cooking (fruits, vegetables, figures); recycling (reusing litter for building different objects such as musicalinstruments, compost preparation); games (teams, recreational activities, mentalgames); skills (construction, coordination); museums and educational centers guidedtours. In collaboration with Natate, the final program of the activities will be defined bythe group of volunteers before starting the workcamp.
Volunteers will share rooms and have access to basic services such as hot water and an equipped kitchen in San Cristobal de Las Casas. They will be responsible for organizing the cleaning and preparation of food in the assigned place. The workcamps include three meals a day with standard quantities (about 300 grams per portion), additional quantities should be covered by the volunteer. Any special dietary requirements should be informed before the workcamp starts.
The activities will be take place in San Cristobal de Las Casas, a charming small town, that has maintained its colonial architecture and Mexican flavour, while welcoming a mixture of indigenous, national and international cultures. Similarly, it is a strategic starting point for the surrounding regions, which show a great biodiversity and natural areas that can be reached within a few hours. Some touristic attractions include parks, lakes, Mayan archaeological sites, mangroves, waterfalls and beaches. For more information visit: www.vivesancristobal.com - www.visitmexico.com/en/san-cristobal-de-las-casas
Those interested in participating in this project will: be over 18 years old;have an open mind for working and interacting with young children in vulnerable states(indigenous, with a medium to high poverty level); show commitment, responsibility andwill to adapt to the working conditions; know how to work in teams; have a sense of humor;show commitment and willingness to adapt to the work with young children and adolescents, including maturity and availability to follow the internal rules regarding alcoholand tobacco consumption, hygiene, wearing appropriate clothes, and appropriate behavior in front of children, responsibly following the internal rules. Volunteers have to contactNatate for the early proposal of topics to be covered, material, and complimentary activities in order to create a more enriching experience. The project will have a minimum of 10 participants.Language: English is the language most commonly used in the workcamps, however, a basic level of Spanish would be ideal (but not strictly necessary). Volunteers are invited to register for an intensive Spanish course, another international language or in an indigenous Mayan language (before or after their project) at the language school La Casa en el Arbol Instituto Cultural . For more information: www.lacasaenelarbol.orgTransportation: The international airport closest to San Cristobal de Las Casas is AngelAlbino Corzo which is located in Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ), Chiapas. Flights to TuxtlaGutierrez are available from Mexico City and Cancun. Both cities also have direct buses toSan Cristobal.Participation Fee: Since Natate does not receive any funding from any other institutions,each volunteer is required to pay a participation fee of 3,100 Mexican pesos (aboutEUR 180). This includes accommodation, food, administrative costs, transportation within the project and advice throughout the volunteering process to ensure that both parties are fully satisfied with the work. It does not include transportation at the end of the project. This fee needs to be paid by the volunteers upon arrival at Natate s offices.
Aeropuerto:
TGX
Estación de tren:
OCC
Notas:
Minors will be accepted only with parents signed consent