Volunteering
This program consists of volunteering and taking Spanish lessons at the same time. Your program will consist of four hours of Spanish lessons, and four hours of volunteer work every day.
Centro de Esperanza Infantil A.C.
You will be volunteering at Centro de Esperanza Infantil: www.esperanzainfantil.org, an organization that helps children who live in extreme poverty in Oaxaca.
The organization has more than 30 years and it is very well known. At the Center, they provide nutritious meals, medical care, computers to do their homework, and all support necessary to prepare and assist these children as they enter public school. There are already 670 kids enrolled in this program. They have all different ages from kindergarten to University.
Contact: casajodicei@gmail.com | casaemiliecei@gmail.com
Phone: +52 (951) 501-1069
Address: Crespo St. 308, Oaxaca, Oax., 68000
OTHER VOLUNTEERING ORGANIZATIONS:
Puente a la Salud Comunitaria
Help promote good health and eradicate malnutrition in rural
Mexico.
CRIT Oaxaca
Work with children and young people with special needs.
INSO (Institute of Nature and Society of Oaxaca)
Help protect Oaxaca's environment and learn about alternative technologies.
Calpulli Center
Make a difference to economically disenfranchised preschool children in Oaxaca.
CANICA
Canica is a non-profit organization that provides services to street children and their families. The children receive help with their homework, meals, and participate in a wide range of activities such as arts and crafts, physical exercise, etc. Their services have allowed some families to gain employment and a lifestyle that no longer requires the children to work in the streets.