Mexico Volunteer Quests
Volunteer in Mexico: 2 - 16 weeks

1. Children - Ejército de Salvación

This project is run by a Christian non-profit organization and provides support to the local orphanage. It aims to provide food and shelter to underprivileged children, as well as to support children in their education. The project is located in an urban area in the city of Puebla which has nice weather and all necessary amenities. Volunteers’ main tasks will be focused on supporting the children – helping them with homework, playing with them, and making them feel loved.  Volunteers stay with host families in the community.

2. Children - Casa Hogar Rafael Hernández Villar

This orphanage in Puebla is home to about 120 abandoned children between the ages of 6 and 12, many of whom are from families with problems of addiction, single parent homes or with access to limited economic resources. This project aims to provide intellectual and emotional care to children that have been partially or totally abandoned by their families through providing housing, food, clothes, education, etc. Volunteers will have the chance to teach English in the mornings and help the children with their homework in the afternoons. Volunteers stay with host families in the community.

3. Children

Comamos y Crezcamos con Alegría A.C.

This non profit organization is dedicated to eradicating malnutrition, illiteracy, and health disorders for children with low economic resources. It aims to help children achieve good physical and mental development. Volunteers will serve lunch, help children with their studies and play with them.  The project is located in an urban area of Puebla.  Volunteers stay with host families in the community.

4. Children - Albergues Infantiles

This project gives volunteers an opportunity to assist in local orphanages located in urban and rural areas of Chiapas. The organization aims to give support to children who have been abused, maltreated or abandoned, as well as to their families. Volunteers can design activities to do with the children as well as assist with computer lessons, handcrafts workshops, dance and music workshops, and even educational workshops for mothers. This project requires 4 weeks minimum stay. Volunteers stay with host families or at the project.