ECOLOGICAL CENTRE LOS CUARTOS

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Mexico Environment Children Social work Environment Children +1 Permanent

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The foundation Miguel Ángel Barberena Vega, A. C. came into being the 23 November 1990 with the creation of the ecological centre “Los Cuartos”. It is the first centre of education and environmental culture in the state of Aguascalientes. For over 25 years now, they have contributed effectively to the formation of an authentic awareness of environmental issues in society and they have moreover been tireless promoters of education about peace and human rights. Their main goal is to develop programs of environmental education and values, that generate the grounds to achieve a real change of attitudes towards our natural and social surroundings by performing activities on a daily basis.

💼 What the programme involves

The project is flexible in the sense that it gives opportunities to develop and learn about different areas related to environmental education. The various tasks include: • Take charge of projects of separation of waste, compost and the orchards • Translations • There will also be possibilities to work with groups and educate kids about environmental issues • Assist conferences • Help with the promotion of the centre

🏠 Accommodation on site

The ecological centre was constructed in a beautiful Hacienda of the 16th century and has been renovated. It has shared rooms for the volunteers. The food will be provided in the project.

📍 About the location

The project is located in the state of Aguascalientes, 30 minutes away from the capital. There are some small and medium cities in the surroundings to get to know.

⚠️ Requirements

Have knowledge about environmental problems, experience in working with children, knowledge about recreational activities, be flexible with the working hours, active and willing to work/work in teams. Ready to live together with local people and potentially with people from other cultures. Be organized, enthusiastic, responsible and committed.

ℹ️ Additional information

21–35 years old

Solidarity donation

180.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Valladolid, Residencial Jesús María, 20923 Jesús María, Ags., 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 Standard Time

Local time: 20:51 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish