Community Development Volunteering in Oaxaca, Mexico

Step out of your comfort zone with our amazing internships in Mexico, a country famous for its ancient ruins and stunning beaches! With Adelante Abroad, you will combine practical experience in your chosen field and cultural immersion through a discovery of a new country. Our internship programs in Oaxaca emphasize giving back to the community rather than pure work. Sign up for 1-12 months and choose from placements in various sectors - Arts, Social Work, Psychology, English Teaching, Culinary, Education, and more. These internships and volunteer opportunities are on a rolling basis, where assigned programs start the first week of every month! Housing will differ depending on the location of your internship, and candidates will be placed either with a local or with other international candidates. Both living options will allow you to improve your Spanish speaking level. Adelante Abroad offers internships and volunteer assignments based on the program's availability and your experience in the sector. Contact us to confirm placements in advance or inquire about other opportunities!

Volunteering in Mexico is perfect for all you adventurers out there. Stroll through the metropolitan cities, enjoy beautiful beaches and discover deserts, mountains and dense jungles. From Mexico City to Playa del Carmen, there are plenty unique places waiting for you. Whilst Mexico has become a true tourist hotspot, poverty continues to be a major concern. Volunteer to make a difference: teach English to children and adults, work at an animal shelter to care for left-behind street cats and dogs. Or why not join a marine conservation project and protect endangered sea turtles?

At the heart of this program is the belief that every child has the right to education, thus supporting the right of indigenous youth to a culturally appropriate education. It was created to provide impoverished children in Oaxaca with a solid education and ensure their well-being with additional resources such as nutritious meals, medical care, and extracurricular activities. All these aim to give a solid foundation for growth, helping them break the poverty cycle and ultimately lead enriched lives. The project center serves as a place of extracurricular learning for the children and an intercultural exchange between international students and volunteers. This diverse program allows individuals and groups from all backgrounds to participate. While qualified teachers are ideal, especially for longer-term placements, any contribution is valued and beneficial, with all volunteers contributing in their unique way.

Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a Vermont-based nonprofit) can place you on a team of international volunteers who contribute to a meaningful community service project designed, planned, and hosted by local partners. We offer the most affordable projects and the best way to meet people from all over the world. Work project types vary by country but may include environmental and wildlife conservation, historic preservation, educational and language learning, archaeology, organic farming, and arts and festivals. We also have social services projects, which could involve working with children, the elderly, or refugees. Projects are designed to combine service with recreational activities and cultural exchange – whether by visiting local beaches, learning local dances, meeting local officials, or volunteering with residents at the place you’re visiting. Each project is unique, but all bring people together for the most meaningful travel experience imaginable. Please note that VFP can only place US Citizens. This is due to our agreements with our international partners.

Travel to Oaxaca—Mexico's artistic, culinary, and cultural capital, for this Global Citizen Adventure program! You will volunteer with a women's cooperative to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) 1 - No Poverty, 4 - Quality Education, and 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth. Travelers on this program will explore historic Oaxaca, visit weaving cooperatives, adventure to ancient ruins, and hike to a petrified waterfall. The itinerary includes cooking classes, walking tours, concerts, and museums. The magic of Mexico will come to life on this 7-day adventure. Our unique, online, pre-departure global service-learning and citizenship course will prepare you to make the most of your time in Mexico. You will learn the destination's history and culture, the mission and vision of our partners, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This experience is designed to foster the development of educated, compassionate global citizens and leaders.