Day of the Death Chiapas
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About the project
Day of the Death Chiapas
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Volunteering AC (AMVIAC) participates in the transformation of the country through the integration of International Volunteering in projects organized in Mexico and abroad by civil associations, local governments, communities and organized groups, with the idea that after this experience they can become more actively involved in the work of their community.
The vision of the association is the transformation of Mexican society, especially young people, providing them with opportunities to travel and live unique experiences as volunteers both in Mexico and abroad, participating in projects of general interest and reversing that experience in their communities. schools, organizations and jobs, for the betterment of our country.
The camp takes place in the Development Center. The main objective is to be a space for coexistence and learning for people with different disabilities, through experiential workshops, occupational therapy, literacy classes, artistic education, physical education and environmental education; as well as activities that promote socialization. In the same way, psychological support, talks and workshops are provided for the families of users. In the agroecological area, vegetables and legumes are grown, harvested and sold according to the season. It is intended to develop the center as an educational ecological park, the restoration of the environment and the orientation of the population to preserve the flora and fauna of the area, and the implementation of a center for the reuse of plastic bags.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will support, in the following areas:
- Education: Carrying out ludic-recreational activities with users, recycling workshops, music, painting, drawing and crafts (the latter is used to make products to sell and raise funds in the bazaars that are organized), they also carry out occupational therapies and activities to improve motor skills.
- Agroecology: Support in the construction, maintenance and start-up of the orchard and greenhouse, getting involved in the process according to what is done at that time, such as land preparation, seed germination, seedling transplantation, irrigation and plant care and harvesting.
-Educational Ecological Park: If the volunteer has the skills and taste, they can support the biologist in charge of developing this initiative with preparation activities, reception of visitors and dissemination of the tours. In addition, at this stage, initiative and the search for new ideas that give impetus are important.
-Complementary activities: According to the needs of the center, activities can be carried out to improve the center or handicrafts that are later sold in bazaars. During this camp, we will be making our Day of the Dead altar together with the beneficiaries of the project, as well as visiting a Tsotsil Mayan community to witness this festivity.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay in the volunteer house. Shared rooms. Volunteers will cook for the group.
🍲 Food
Meals are included in the participation fee. Vegetarian option is available
📍 About the location
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
🎒 Leisure activities
A IMMERSION ACTIVITIES
• City tour. Our first day to live with the rest of the group.
• Tasting of Pox and Chocolate. Tasting of our two most important foods in the state
• Visit to a community of San Juan Chamula to witness the celebration of the Day of the Dead. One of the most colorful festivities in the Altos de Chiapas.
• Story time. Get to know the local culture through indigenous stories and legends
ℹ️ Additional information
Volunteers are required to purchase travel, liability and accident insurance prior to volunteering.
$4,500 pesos, includes meals, lodging, cultural immersion activities, local coordination Les volontaires sont tenus de souscrire une assurance voyage, une garantie de responsabilité civile et une assurance accident avant de se porter volontaires.
Les 4 500 pesos comprennent les repas, le logement, les activités d’immersion culturelle et la gestion locale.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
AMVIAC-14
23/10/2022 at 00:00 → 05/11/2022 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
4500.00 MXN ≈ 217 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
Mexico
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Mexico Peso (MXN / Mex$)
Exchange rate
1 MXN = 0.048171 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central Daylight Time
Local time: 22:00 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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