📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Every year, International Volunteer Nataté invites interested volunteers to participate in a summer camp, aimed at children aged between 6 to13 years, where educational and recreational dynamics are the primary focus of the project.
The main objective of this camp is to provide an opportunity for learning and fun for children of this sector of society who do not have access to formal education, and in many cases, help their families doing household or trading activities.
💼 What the programme involves
El The main theme for this camp will be: "Climate Change" How does it affect us?
Volunteers will be involved in various activities. Depending on the number and ages of the participants, groups can be organized to facilitate the development of the program. Regardless of the theme of the camp volunteers can implement extra activities such as teaching other languages (words, songs, games ) ; artistic activities ( dancing, singing, painting, etc.) ; recycling ( reusing waste of other objects as musical instruments ) ; games ( team , recreation , mental games) ; skills (construction, coordination), the final program of activities will be defined by the group of volunteers before to the start of the camp.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated in a space with adapted cots (it is important to bring with you Sleeping Bag) where the whole group will share the same space. They have access to all basic services including hot water. You do not have internet signal and in some areas you can get cell phone coverage. The project includes three meals a day in standard quantities (300 grams per serving), additional quantities of this should be covered by the volunteer. Any special dietary requirements should be informed before the start of volunteering
⚠️ Requirements
Volunteers interested in participating in this project must: be over 18; show commitment, responsibility and readiness to adapt to the conditions of life during the two weeks of camp ; work in team ; sense of humor ; show commitment , maturity and availability to adapt to work with infants.
Volunteers who wish to contact Nataté proposal for early issues, material and complementary activities may do so in order to make the experience more enriching..
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation fees: Nataté does not receive any funding from other institutions, requires that each volunteer pays a participation fee of 3,100 pesos ( about 180 euros) , making a deposit of $ 1000 pesos in Mexican currency ( pesos) , the other part of the quota shall be filled by volunteers upon arrival to the offices of Nataté , fee pays for; lodging, food and advice throughout volunteering to ensure that both parties are fully satisfied with the work .
BEFORE APPLYING.
It is hot season and rain, it is important to bring repellent and clothing that covers most of your body, proper gear and remember an appropriate behavior in front of children in a community, the place of accommodation is not comfortable, the space is shared and has no beds so volunteers will sleep on cots.
Closest Airport: Closest airport is “Angel Albino Corzo (TGZ)” located in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. Consider that it is necessary to take a transport from the airport to San Cristobal de las Casas either taxi or bus.