Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
13 Apr 2024
Reply rate
89.5 %
Usually responds within 6 days
Feedback
5
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
Passionate Individuals Wanted to Make a Difference! 🌍💙
Are you interested in combining your skills with a purpose? Welcome to the Foundation, which includes the Mision Surf Project. We are a not-for-profit hotel, surf school, and community hub with a sister home and community project. Our mission is to bring about positive change in the heart of Chiapas, Mexico, by empowering disadvantaged children and young people through education and community involvement. Our focus is mainly on our surf school and hotel facilities. As we strive to change the lives of those in our care, we are seeking dedicated volunteers to join us in our efforts.
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 proven experience like lifeguard training
- International driving license
Accommodation provided. Longer commitments will be prioritised.
Surfers and Swimmers 🏄♂️🏊♀️
Dive into an exhilarating experience on the Mexican coast. Teach surf classes and engage with local youth in swimming and surfing activities. Bilingual candidates aged 21 or older, willing to commit for a minimum of 2 months.
Hospitality 🛎️🧹
Join our vibrant community and assist with guest care, maintenance, housekeeping, and administration. Bring fresh ideas to enhance our organisation's spirit.
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? Join us in amplifying our impact! 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
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Practice your Spanish with native speakers and immerse yourself in a completely untouristic area. Ideal location to learn to surf and help the community of the Foundation.
The Project opened its doors in 2018 as a not-for-profit hotel, surf school and community outreach project. We work to spread our message of love, life and hope to the Villa del Sol community. This project exists as an extension of our children’s refuge and community centres in and around Tapachula, home to 20+ children and supporting more than 50+ youth aged between 8 and 21. We work to provide safe spaces to all youth, offering them opportunities, education, health & wellbeing support and much more!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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, and participate in our COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Every volunteer has their own bed in our shared accommodation, featuring a communal bathroom. Enjoy complimentary access to our fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, swimming pool, and other communal spaces. Take advantage of discounted surf lessons and board rentals during your free time!
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
I was up in the house with the children in Tapachula, we kept really busy doing different activities… read more
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(4.5)
I was up in the house with the children in Tapachula, we kept really busy doing different activities… read more
This is an excellent opportunity to make a small difference in the lives of an under privileged community, whilst getting up close to the Mexican culture.
While English was our focus we also found we were teaching them to read and write as well as things like caring for their… read more
