PROJECT
The state of Tlaxcala is one of the smallest in the Mexican Republic and it has been suffering environmental deterioration since the last decades of the 20th century, this has caused different problems like loss of forests, environmental pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Currently, it only has 17% of its environmental vegetation, for this reason, the association "Embajadores del future México por el Mundo” (Ambassadors of Future Mexico around the World in English) has organized this volunteer project where people of different countries can work together in the creation of a garden for pollinators in the municipality of Apizaco, Tlaxcala with native species. This space will allow the protection of the native biodiversity of the place, reduction of the loss of biodiversity, and habitat of protected species.
WORK
The activities that will have place during the project are:
- Research of the native species that can be placed in the garden.
- Participation in the construction of the garden structure.
- Cleaning and adaptation of the selected place to carry out the garden for pollinators.
- Volunteers will share knowledge about biodiversity and information about the pollinators of their countries.
- Selection of native plants that can take a place in the garden.
- Preparation of the land for planting the selected species.
- Monitoring the species that visit the garden for pollinators.
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.
Food and hosting will be provided during the workcamp.
LOCATION
Apizaco is located in the state of Tlaxcala and it is around half-hour away by car from the capital, Tlaxcala. The name of Apizaco comes from the local indigenous language of Nahuatl from the words "ATL" (water), "pitzāhuac" (thin, smooth), and the suffix "co" (local).
WHERE TO ARRIVE
CLOSEST STATION: Bus Station at Tlaxcala, Apizaco, Humantla (ATAH)
CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Mexico City International Airport
OTHER POSSIBLE AIRPORTS: Puebla International Airport
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This workcamp is for those interested in the conservation and learning of the environment, willing to get their hands dirty for a better planet.
CAMP LANGUAGE: English (Spanish is appreciated but not mandatory!)
VEGETERIAN FOOD AVAILABLE: Yes
OPEN FOR FAMILIES: No
OPEN FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEERS: No
LEISURE TIME
During their free time, the volunteers can spend time in Tlaxcala which is the capital of the smallest state of Mexico. The state’s name is Tlaxcala as well. It has a small colonial downtown with a large student population, good restaurants, and cafes with a vibrant cultural life. As it is not far from the state of Mexico and Puebla, the volunteers can travel to both states by bus and discover the beautiful Mexico City and Puebla. To have more information about Tlaxcala;
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/east-of-mexico-city/tlaxcala
https://www.visitmexico.com/en/main-destinations/tlaxcala/tlaxcala
PARTICIPATION FEE
There is no participation fee for this project.
SPECIAL NOTES: For volunteers who are interested in learning Spanish, a Spanish course will be organized in the city of Morelia, Michoacán before the start of each project. Total Cost: 120 Euros. It includes accommodation for 7 days at a Youth Hostel in Morelia city, Spanish classes with an experienced teacher for 15 hours, required materials to study and activities to practice Spanish. Only meals are not included. Please contact us at least two weeks before the start of the course for registration.
IMPORTANT: Due to the situation that still exists on COVID-19 we would like to remind you of the security measures that will be taken during the workcamp.
- All participants must have their vaccine against the COVID-19 virus.
- Each volunteer will have their face mask (that each one will bring to the camp) which will be used in the areas indicated by the health protocols, that is for example at a public space.
- The healthy distance will be practiced respecting in public places and only excepting people from the work team.
- And volunteer will pay attention and respect the additional instructions that the coordinator of the workcamp have
implement regarding preventive protocols against COVID-19.
Please remember that these measures are as much to protect others as they are to protect us.
We invite volunteers to review in the same way the travel requirements to go to Mexico on the following website:
https://www.traveloffpath.com/mexico-covid-19-entry-requirements-for-tra...