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Volunteer Health Project in Mexico

by: GVI

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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...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020,Year RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Special Needs
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad2021 Top Rate Organization - Study Abroad

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.48

Total Reviews

5

I had a very great time

by: Emil - DenmarkProgram: Volunteer Health Project in Mexico
10

I 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 Mexico
10

I 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 Mexico
8

Our 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

Duration:
  • 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

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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