• Quality Education

Community Education Assistant

location
4 - 8 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Outstanding 5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Share with children from kinder garden school (public) and see that your presence is very important to them
  • Realize the positive impact you are leaving on the future of children
  • Working with children challenges your skills and you have the capability of becoming a more conscious being

Highlights

  • Share with children from kinder garden school (public) and see that your presence is very important to them
  • Realize the positive impact you are leaving on the future of children
  • Working with children challenges your skills and you have the capability of becoming a more conscious being
  • You´ll have time to have fun in Puerto Escondido: Go surfing, watch the beautiful sunsets, swim in the beaches, partying and much more...
  • You can visit some nice towns around Puerto Escondido, try our local food, go to the river, visit all the beaches.

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples

    About the program

    We bring quality activities to children and teach them how to read and write, we help them to improve their skills and we share essential knoledge for their future.

    Introduction to the program: 
    Oaxaca is the second state in Mexico with educational backwardness, that represents that 8 of every 10 kids don´t have access to basic education and we have and 80% illiteracy in the state, becoming a social problematic for our country. 
    Unfortunately witth the years ...

    About the program

    Introduction to the program: 
    Oaxaca is the second state in Mexico with educational backwardness, that represents that 8 of every 10 kids don´t have access to basic education and we have and 80% illiteracy in the state, becoming a social problematic for our country. 
    Unfortunately witth the years the statistic gets bigger, that is why we decide to focus our resources on the children education.
    This program is important because we help children from the poor communities to have quality education.
    Our main goal is to break patterns of illiteracy, home abandonment, lack of sexual education, early pregnancies, excessive consumption of alcohol, drugs and all the risks that lack of education entails in a community.

    What is this program exactly about?
    The program is about going to the communities around Puerto Escondido and teach to the kids from our programs some skills like english, sports, culture, etc.
    Our project is in charge of sharing fundamental knowledge for children's lives, helping them strengthen their weaknesses and developing their abilities.

     What is the role of the volunteer?
    The role of the volunteer is help the children to take their skills out and support them to strengthen their weaknesses

    Surroundings and the locations where the volunteers will be working and living at
    The schools where we work are located on the outskirts of the town, 10 minutes distance walking from our residence.
    We work with a "social school" and we help the teachers.
    .
    With whom will the volunteers be working with?
    Volunteers will work with the current teachers

    What do you expect from the volunteers?
    Volunteers must be very creatives and leaders to design diferent activities for the children.
    Volunteers will plan the classes 

    What can the volunteers expect from you? 
    Support on the whole volunteer program processs, training, advices and information about Puerto Escondido. 

    Do the volunteers have to bring special equipment?
    No


    Community Education Assistant is a beautiful program where we bring quality educational activities to children 

    We also share artistic, sports and cultural activities; and we take the children out to different places that they usually don't know about.
    World Changers Puerto Escondido is the best option for those who want to contribute on the cbildren´s future and be part of the solution. 
    We will be very happy to have you in this project.

    Typical day

    MORNING

    1. Wake up at 7am and get ready.
    2. Breakfast is from 8.00 to 8.40 am
    3. Walk to the social school. 
    4. Start the class at 9;40 am
    5. Finish the class at 12:30 pm

    AFTERNOON

    6. Class planning The class is divided in 2 moments:

                    Theoric part: Conversation, storytelling, ...

    Typical day

    MORNING

    1. Wake up at 7am and get ready.
    2. Breakfast is from 8.00 to 8.40 am
    3. Walk to the social school. 
    4. Start the class at 9;40 am
    5. Finish the class at 12:30 pm

    AFTERNOON

    6. Class planning The class is divided in 2 moments:

                    Theoric part: Conversation, storytelling, cultural or academic activities (You´ll be supported by the coordinator)
                    Physycal part: Sports, Artistic, Fundays.

    7. Make sure all the material needed is ready for the next day. 

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers can use their time as they wish. 
    Puerto Escondido offers a great variety of options for recreation: 
    - Zicatela Beach is one of the most popular spots for profesionall surfing and a beautiful place to watch the Sunset. 

    - Carrizalillo beach is the favorite place for basic surfing and ...

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers can use their time as they wish. 
    Puerto Escondido offers a great variety of options for recreation: 
    - Zicatela Beach is one of the most popular spots for profesionall surfing and a beautiful place to watch the Sunset. 

    - Carrizalillo beach is the favorite place for basic surfing and swim in the ocean. 
    - Manzanillo beach has a nice and small reef to watch some fishes. 
    - Dolphin and turtle watching tours are available. 
    - Horseback riding tour is available. 
    - Bioluminiscence tour is available only in new moon phase. 
    - Waterfalls tour is available. 
    - Yoga class is available.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    Education, Social Work, Childhood, etc. at University level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and Motivational letter both in english

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    - Leadership - Likes working with children - Creative - Initiative - Capability to work independently

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 13:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by WORLD CHANGERS MEXICO

    - Accomodation and Breakfast monday to saturday 50%
    - Educational supplies and Donation to the program on your behalf 20%
    - Mexican taxes 18%
    - Marketing fees 20%



    Airport Pickup at Puerto Escondido Airport

    We will pick you up from the airport to your accomodation and from your accomodation to the airport

    Accommodation

    DOUBLE ROOM: 
    Comfortable room with 2 beds, one bathroom, window, TV and Internet. 
    Maximun capacity of this double room: 2 persons. (Price on the site is for double room) 

    SINGLE ROOM (Ask for availability): (extra charge)
    Comfortable room with 1 bed, one bathroom, window, TV and Internet. 
    Maximun capacity of this double room: 1 person.

    COMMON AREA: 
    Kitchen, lunch table, chill area, pool, toilets.

    INTERNET: 
    We have internet available in World Changers House, however internet in Puerto Escondido is unstable. 


    Food & Beverages

    BREAKFAST INCLUDED MONDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 9:00 AM
    - Coffee/the
    - Fruit
    - Bread
    - Mexican dish 

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) in Puerto Escondido. We assist you to find cheap flights to Mexico. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Mexico provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Mexico you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Mexico. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    This program is closed on:
    The first 2 weeks of April.
    All JULY AND AUGUST
    The last 2 weeks of DECEMBER
    Besides that we run the program monday to friday, 4 hours a day and once a month we take the children out, that normally takes more than 6 hours. 

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 958€
    6 weeks 1,347€
    8 weeks (max. stay) 1,716€
    Average fees 226€/week

    Program fees

    226€ per week 4 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 8 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with WORLD CHANGERS MEXICO during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    WORLD CHANGERS MEXICO

    Outstanding 5 rating (13 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2019

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Miriam

    Spoken languages: Spanish, English

    About the project

    We work for two causes in Puerto Escondido Mexico: - Abused and street dog care - Children education and parenting support

    Meet your organization

    Our organization, World Changers; works to provide a worthy quality life to our beneficiaries. 

    We are located in Puerto Escondido Oaxaca Mexico. This is the second place in the country with children educational  and the first one with abused and street dogs.
    Even that, this place is an amazing place to live, the people is beautiful,food is delicious and fresh, the sunsets are the greatest, and surf is always part of our lives. 
    We love to live in here, and that is the reason we want to bring positive actions able to create a better quality life to the causes we attend.
    - We want the children have more oportunities of quality education. 
    - We want the dogs have a nice shelter and provide them a worthy life. 
    So we decided to join our resources to make Puerto Escondido a better place to live, specially for our beneficiaries.

    This social project gives you the oportunity to help in a genuine way and contribute to change other´s  life. 
    This experience will challenge your skills and it will bring out the best of you, becoming a better person. 
    This project will conect you with the need of the disadvantage ones and your help will make you feel more aware about nature and the needs of our planet.

    World Changers is an independent organization and it´s supported only by the contribution of our volunteers who choose this program. 

    We are so happy to get you at our project. Your participation makes us having more oportunities for Puerto Escondido disadvantage ones. 

    13 reviews · rating5

    Stacey Garratt rating5

    2024 at Community Education Assistant

    Where do I start! This program is so special in so many ways and definitely exceeded my expectations! I had the opportunity to work in the dog shelter the first week and teach in a private school for the next 3 weeks after that. Both experiences were equally as challenging, rewarding and completely ...
    Hazel Dykes rating5

    2024 at Dog Rescue Center Supporter

    If you genuinely love dogs and want to work with people that are really making a difference to the lives of rescued dogs in Puerto Escondido then this is the project for you. I can only think of positive things to say. The accommodation with Miriam and her family is great, the people that run the ...
    Eva Schaars rating5

    2024 at Dog Rescue Center Supporter

    Volunteering at ARCA was the best choice. I had such a great time working with everyone at the shelter. I was there for 6 weeks and slept at Miriam’s place. She was very helpful with any question I had. She also brought me to the doctor when I had to. The work at the shelter was challenging ...
    Jessica rating5

    2023 at Dog Rescue Center Supporter

    I was already the third time with Miriam and the dogs and it is always so much fun to help in the project. As always i had a great time in the shelter. The whole team is super nice and is there to help with any problem. Alejandra and Miriam do a great job every day and despite the daily work, theres ...
    Eliska Drobna rating5

    2023 at Dog Rescue Center Supporter

    I volunteered with the dog shelter already 4 times in last three years. Every time I go to Puerto Escondido I go and help and it’s the best thing you can do. Miriam and Alejandra are the most amazing kind ladies and I adore what they do for the street animals. ..
    Lily Wolff rating5

    2023 at Dog Rescue Center Supporter

    ARCA dog shelter is an exceptional place to volunteer. Alejandra and Miriam have dedicated their lives to saving dogs off the streets of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. They have come together with volunteers to care for, love, and save these dogs who otherwise would have had more more unfortunate ...

    Location

    Americas > Central America > Mexico > Puerto Escondido

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