Organize fun and interesting activities along Mexican students discover the magic of Mexico and create a better world!
Project
For the last 9 years this had been a very successful project where international volunteers and university students from Morelia city organize meaningful and life changing activities! The objective is to promote an entrepreneurial culture, life project, ecological culture and prevention of bullying among children and teenagers of Morelia City, through a program involving international volunteers and students of the Technological Institute of Morelia.
Work
The program of activities is very interesting, set and ready to go! With the experience of over 9 years of very successful activities a group of young university students are waiting for you and prepared the following itinerary from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m.:
- June 21: Welcome to volunteers, orientation talk and integration activities, as well as organization of tasks within the group.
- 22 and 23 June: Training for activities with children and teenagers, day of reforestation in the ecological reserve of "Cerro del Punhuato".
- 24 of June: Discovering Weekend, cultural tour by "Magic Towns" like: Pátzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre Town and Cuanajo town.
- June 25th: Free day to explore what you find interesting!.
- 26 to 30 June: Activities with children and teenagers from different primary and secondary schools, workshops on entrepreneurship, life project, prevention of bullying, ecological culture and multiculturalism.
- July 1: Discovery weekend, cultural tour "Purepecha Culture": Magic town of Quiroga, Santa Fe de la Laguna and Tzintzuntzan lake.
- July 2: Free day.
- July 3: Ecological activities and preservation of educational spaces of the Technological Institute of Morelia.
- July 4: Farewell party for the volunteers.
Skills and Certifications
By participating in this project, you will acquire the global skills of Adaptability, Global Awareness, Strategic Thinking and Collaborative Planning, after the participation in the project volunteers will receive an official letter certifying these skills.
Accommodation
Volunteers will be hosted in a youth hostel in Morelia City, full board and hosting will be provided as well as local transportation for the work and leisure activities.
Location
The camp will be organized at Morelia city, a very beautiful place and the state capital of Michoacan it’s a most dynamic and beautiful city, Morelia is an increasingly popular destination, and rightly so: the colonial heart of the city is so well preserved that it was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1991, and its cathedral is not just gorgeous, it’s inspirational.
Morelia, founded in 1541, was one of the first Spanish cities in Nueva España. The first viceroy, Antonio de Mendoza, named it Valladolid after the Spanish city and he encouraged Spanish nobility to move here with their families. In 1828, after Nueva España had become the Republic of Mexico, the city was renamed Morelia in honor of local hero José María Morelos y Pavón, a key figure in Mexico’s independence.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/western-central-highlands/morelia/introduction#ixzz4WVZJrpPP
Read more: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/585/gallery/
Terminal
CLOSEST STATION: Morelia City, Bus Station
CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Mexico City International Airport
OTHER POSSIBLE AIRPORTS: Morelia City, Airport
Special Requirements
The camp is open for young people who is interested to participate and enjoy a diverse range of activities, an active volunteers who enjoy sharing culture and making new friends! Volunteers must be motivated to be active and working indoors and outdoors.
CAMP LANGUAGE: English (Spanish is appreciated!)
VEGETERIAN FOOD AVAILABLE: Yes
OPEN FOR FAMILIES: No
OPEN FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEERS: Yes
Leisure time
You can walk in downtown which has many cultural activities and discover the variety of historic buildings and monuments, for those looking to surround themselves by natural wonders, such as the Island of Janitzio or the ancient pyramids of Tzintzuntzan, the magical towns of Patzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre, and several ceremonial centers of the Mesoamerican pre-Hispanic culture.
There will be guided tours and very nice leisure time activities offered by the local host of the project, you will love your stay in Morelia!
Participation fee
Volunteers will have food and hosting provided during the camp, no participation fee required.
SPECIAL NOTES: For volunteers who are interested to learn Spanish, there will be a Spanish course organized before the project starts, it will be organized in the city of Morelia. Cost: 110 Euros. It includes lodging for 7 days at a Youth Hostel in Morelia city, materials and practice activities for 15 hours with an experienced teacher are included. (Meals are not included).