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¡Bienvenidos! Thank you for considering Hi-Mission!
We’re a Christian non-profit (USA-registered since 2006) empowering Indigenous Mexican families from Oaxaca through education, vocational training, and housing. Our 4-hectare property in Santa María, San Quintín, hosts 9–10 families (35–45 people) and includes daycare, workshops, and community programs.
Our Story
* Founded in 2001 by our director (originally from South Korea, in Mexico ever since) as a missionary project.
* First generation kids (2001–2012) now thriving adults: pastors, nurses, teachers, business owners, farmers.
* Now supporting the next generation (2015–2027) with dedicated volunteers worldwide.
What We Need
All skills welcome! Especially:
* English teachers for daycare kids (Ages: Toddlers to Elementary)
* Helpers in welding, carpentry, farming, sewing, gardening, hair cutting, bread making
* Artists/musicians
* Mechanics for vintage cars (50s–70s) and/or sail boats
Current Project(s):
* Local Sailing Program - We're developing a local youth sailing program and are looking for skilled sailors who know how to sail and maintain sailboats as well as gas powered boats!
Boats & Specs - 34ft Yorktown Sailboat (1984); 43ft Wesfall Sailboat (1985); 24ft Sylvan Gas Powered Boat (1987)
*We also are looking for any volunteers with shipwright skills as we have many boats that needs restoring/refurbishing/repair!
**For those coming to assist with the youth sailing program, boat accommodations are also available! Speak with Kevin for details.
Share your talents—we’ll use them!
Where We Are
Peaceful Santa María village, San Quintín, Baja California—15-minute walk to the beach, 5 hours by car from San Diego. Small tiendas, weekend fresh markets, sunny/dry climate with mild summers.
Stay Details
Minimum: 3–4 weeks (1 week to settle)
No smoking/alcohol/drugs—family community; volunteers are role models.
Come Join Us!
If you want meaningful impact, warm connections, beach days, and helping Indigenous kids build dreams, we’d love to host you! You’ll gain friends and memories. We reply in 1–2 days—message us!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Charity work
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Nature
Camping
Team sports
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will have the chance to immerse themselves in our local culture, learn practical skills, and enjoy meaningful exchanges with the community. We value curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn by doing. While we’re always happy to answer questions and provide guidance, we encourage volunteers to be proactive and independent in their experience.
This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy working alongside others, sharing ideas, and discovering new ways of living. You’ll gain hands-on knowledge, cultural insights, and lasting connections — all while contributing in a way that respects both your abilities and our shared goals.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We support Indigenous children from Oaxaca by helping them attend school and providing direct teaching at our Christian mission center.
Volunteers assist daily (a few hours) with:
- Homework help (especially English or Math)
- Music lessons (drums, guitar, piano, synthesizer, trumpet—the kids will adore you!)
- Arts, crafts, or swimming
We also train young adults in practical vocational skills for future independence:
For young men
- Welding, mechanics, auto body work, carpentry
- Restoring classic American cars (in our on-site workshop) to prepare them for opening their own shops back home
For women
- Hair cutting, bakery/bread making, sewing, general cooking
Current Project(s):
* Local Sailing Program - We're developing a local youth sailing program and are looking for skilled sailors who know how to sail and maintain sailboats as well as gas powered boats!
Boats & Specs - 34ft Yorktown Sailboat (1984); 43ft Wesfall Sailboat (1985); 24ft Sylvan Gas Powered Boat (1987)
*We also are looking for any volunteers with shipwright skills as we have many boats that needs restoring/refurbishing/repair!
All skills and enthusiasm are welcome—your contribution truly changes lives!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Korean: Fluent
Accommodation
Lodging
You'll stay in a shared bunk room (bunk beds or double bunk), depending on availability. Couples are welcome, and groups/families can use our larger bunk rooms. All have access to warm/hot showers (flow can be slow at times).
**For those coming to assist with the youth sailing program, boat accommodations are also available!
Kitchen & Dining
We share a spacious kitchen and dining area.
- Breakfast: Self-prepared (we provide basics: rice, beans, pasta, soup, coffee, drinking water).
- Lunch: Often cooked and eaten together.
- Dinner: Usually prepared as a group—Korean, Mexican, or American dishes.
We live simply in a rural village, so food and resources are valued—please minimize waste. Vegetarians may need to purchase some extras and cook independently.
Amenities
- Free 24/7 WiFi
- Laundry machine available
- Beach cruiser bikes for use (please clean after riding)
Important Rules
No pets, smoking, alcohol, or drugs—thank you for respecting our family-oriented community!
What else ...
Our place is located just 500 meters from a quiet, 5‑mile stretch of fine sandy beach—only about a 15‑minute walk. During your free time, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and explore the surrounding nature.
You can try:
- Beach fishing or boat fishing
- Basic surfing
- Sunbathing on the peaceful beach
- Beach camping under the stars
- Visiting a remote sea‑lion cave
If you love seafood, you’ll enjoy having access to fresh fish, clams, and oysters—but you’ll have to catch them yourself! There’s also an oyster farm about 40 minutes away for those who want to experience fresh local shellfish.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Do have big open space ( do not worry about size) : Yes, we have large open space!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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I will never forgot you!
you are so sweet and very kind to everyone,
You do cook and try to creat some new menu,
Please come back May 09 2026 for kid's fiesta.
Thank you
Very energy and willing to do anything everthing,
thank you for have him, even short 17days.
Thank you
She with us 5 week , she teach new cooking receipt and was delicious,
Our kids has been learned lot from her,
I 'd like have her back again next year.
Thank You Maria!
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I will never forgot you!
you are so sweet and very kind to everyone,
You do cook and try to creat some new menu,
Please come back May 09 2026 for kid's fiesta.
Thank you
Very energy and willing to do anything everthing,
thank you for have him, even short 17days.
Thank you
She with us 5 week , she teach new cooking receipt and was delicious,
Our kids has been learned lot from her,
I 'd like have her back again next year.
Thank You Maria!
She was very organized and prepare study material on time,
also after help to kids exrta free time, she enjoy at beach with kids.,
all the our daycare kids and older children's arelove her so much.
We even told for come back next year, will help traveling… read more
She help so much as staff for 800kids children's day event,
Danbi was so talented with music and love the kids and baby, herself is very kindly to kids & baby at our daycare.
Many of our big kids doesn't her leave back home , she has been so much bonded with our kids.
We like to… read more
Our daycare kids was so happy,
Teach very well.
She eat most food with no problem,
Thank You Dennes
He been help us many variety of maintenance & repair small tool , welting work,
I wish he coming back next year,
I am very lucky to have him,
We met very lucky guy .
He love very much our children's.
Try teach to kid's everything he know.
Good heart.
Next year we wish he can come back .
I was very happy to work with him.
Thank you
Very happy man & intelligent, lot of talented.
You will not sorry for him.
He will.try solve any problems.
Construction or electrical or plumbing.
Also he play with our daycare kids.
So I call him, no problem man.
Thank you Andy.
My name is Kevin
If Bruno come to your project!
You will not worry at all.
Give him a key and then you can go away vacation .
He will.do anything to move on project by himself.
Also you can trust him.
I had best time with him.
He has good heart and lot a talent.
Good luck.
Personality is excellent. My self, learn new experience.
Thank you
Kevin was great at communicating during our initial discussions in dates etc however when it got near to my arrival date he requested that I came a month later, this did mean that I had to quickly make alternative… read more
It been so much pleasure to have you our center, work with our children and play with them,
teach them, work out with them.
Everything was so happy.
Anyone looking need help on project, she will be the 1st girl to look for ,
She will never say no,,
All ways trying help us.
Already miss her.
Thank you Sandy.
Good luck for next… read more
Then look for shelby right away.
she is always willing to help .
she is reliable , on time ,
Thank you for your valuable time and effort.
Hopefully we see you again.
God Bless You ,
Shelby
also always smile and happiest personal.
Will be lucky to have him anytime.
We want him to come back ASAP, when he is ready.
Thank you Bobby!!!
This is a Christian Mission, so volunteers will be immersed in a religious context.
In terms of… read more
Teaching kids very well, love kids, prepare very well,
It so graet to have her our mission center for our indigenous family kids,
We like have her for 2 years for teaching kids,
Thank you so much Fern!.
We will pray for you everything go well for future.
Very gentle. Good to have him our mission center.
Early bird.
Get up early look for something to help around. Thank you for helping us keith.
The community is very welcoming, and has some very talented and good-hearted people that I hope to and plan to see again.
My only concern and complaint is that… read more
also good cook, love he's pizza, so good.
He love to play with our kids every day after construction work.
Like to keep him for long time, open pizza pallor for kids.
Thank You., David
Depending on your skills you will be on different tasks.
During my stay I participated in construction projects.
Kevin is a very generous person who works very hard for the education of children.
San Quintin is a small authentic town in Mexico with its landscapes, mountains,… read more
