Volunteer Health Project in Mexico
by: GVI
Travel to Central America and to the lively resort town of Playa del Carmen, situated right on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea in Mexico to volunteer with special needs children. You will be assisting children and young people with special needs with their different therapies and activities, learning about horse therapy, as well as music and physical therapy. Ranging from the deliv...
Travel to Central America and to the lively resort town of Playa del Carmen, situated right on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea in Mexico to volunteer with special needs children. You will be assisting children and young people with special needs with their different therapies and activities, learning about horse therapy, as well as music and physical therapy. Ranging from the delivery of basic to advanced education and teaching basic-life skills, you will help with the integration of people with special needs in day to day activities. If you do not speak Spanish, don’t worry! This program provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn a new language and work with children at the same time.
Program Highlights
Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise, exploring beaches, jungles and cenotes of the incredible Yucatan peninsula.
Experience a different and fascinating country, culture and way of life.
Feel safe in the knowledge you are making a serious and immeasurable impact in a local community while supporting disadvantaged children.
Live with volunteers from all over the world and make new friends.
Immerse yourself in the Mexican culture by connecting with local people.
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Quick Details
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Special Needs
- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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I had a very great time
by: Emil - DenmarkProgram: Volunteer Health Project in MexicoI had a very great time at GVI in Puerto Morelos. The staff made us feel welcome and made sure that we had a good time all together even though we had to work a lot. My overall experience was great and i didn't want to leave after finishing my program duration. My only regret is, that i didn't stay longer, i have made a lot of great friends and had the experience of a lifetime.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with GVI
by: Sunil - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer Health Project in MexicoI have made many friends, done and seen things I never thought I would, and generally had incredible experiences. I have been surprised by some aspects of base conditions at both GVI bases I have been to so far, and those were beyond the information I had been given already. Specifically, the status of the toilet and sink at the Puerto Morelos base had not been communicated, otherwise, I would have prepared myself for a sink that did not work and was unusable. I appreciate that the GVI staff in ...
Wrong program, but stay was good
by: JoyProgram: Volunteer Health Project in MexicoOur stay here was good, but we got the wrong information before we got here (we applied for another program that the one we actually ended up working on). We also got very little information on how our stay here was organized.
Program Details
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Locations
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Health
- Health Care
Availability
Years Offered: 2020,Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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