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Volunteer for our surf outreach centre in Chiapas, Mexico

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Passionate Individuals Wanted to Make a Difference! 🌍💙
    The foundation aims to break cycles of poverty, abuse and inequality; providing opportunities for every child and youth that we care for to succeed. Through long-term solutions like education, practical and emotional care and community development, we provide tools and opportunities for children and youth to advance in every aspect of their lives, becoming the best that they can be. Our core focuses are; education and extracurricular activities; safe homes with a family environment; health and wellbeing support; community development, personal development and life skills.

    Are you interested in combining your skills with a purpose? Welcome to the Foundation! We run community projects with a home-based project (Mexico Casa) in Tapachula. Our mission is to bring about positive change in the heart of Chiapas, Mexico, by empowering youth and their families through education, training and community development. As we strive to support the lives of those in our care, we are seeking dedicated volunteers to join us!

    Essential:
    - Conversational in English or Spanish (bonus if both!)
    - Must be over 21 years old
    - Valid 'Working with Children Check' / Criminal Records Check prior to placement.
    - Flexibility as many of the roles will be combined

    Desirable:
    - Training, certificates and experience working with youth and vulnerable communities
    - International driving licence
    Accommodation provided and longer commitments will be prioritised. Some accommodations and projects have pets including cats and dogs.

    Casa Volunteer
    Volunteers are needed all year round. We consider a volunteer to be a "friend in authority" here at Mission Mexico. Our youth need love and fun, but also guidance, routine, and consistent limits.

    Sports & Driver Volunteer
    This position will be ideal for someone with an interest in sports and community service.

    English Teaching Volunteer
    English proficiency is an important tool for accessing better opportunities, both locally and globally, and this volunteer position contributes to the educational development of the foundation’s beneficiaries.

    Maintenance 🔨🌳
    Contribute your skills to various projects, from carpentry to general repairs. Essential criteria include prior experience in carpentry or general maintenance and a commitment to ensuring a safe environment.

    Communication & Administration Assistant
    Are you a communication whiz? Assist with communication and administration tasks, helping us spread the message of positive change.

    Community Programs & Development Volunteer
    Get hands-on in community development! Volunteer to shape and support our programs, contributing to the growth and empowerment of the local community.

    Ready to join? Contact us today to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can be a vital part of our mission. We can't wait to welcome you! 🤗🌟

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Practice your Spanish with native speakers and immerse yourself into the culture in a completely untouristic area. Volunteers working with our youth and community play a vital role in creating long-term change. By sharing your skills and time, you'll help empower others, build confidence, and make a lasting impact. Whether it’s through education, creative arts, or community projects, your involvement brings fresh energy and ideas that strengthen our programs.

    Through this cultural exchange, you’ll not only learn about a new culture but also give back in a meaningful way, leaving a positive legacy in the lives of the youth and the community you serve.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Due to the nature of our organisation, we ask for our volunteers to provide a full police clearance check from their home country, which is part of our wider application.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Every volunteer has their own bed in our shared accommodation, featuring a communal bathroom. Enjoy complimentary access to our fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, and other communal spaces. Our main volunteer accomodation does have pets on site including dogs and cats.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Given the nature of our organisation, we will require you to fill in an application form, complete references and undertake a police background check. We can discuss this further when you get in touch.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 467399918966

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