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City/State: Jalisco State |
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Country: MEXICO (Guadalajara)
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| Global Volunteer Network |
PO Box 30-968
Lower Hutt
NEW ZEALAND
6001
Phone: (644) 920-1451
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Program description: |
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The Global Volunteer Network currently has opportunities to work with disadvantaged rural communities in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Volunteers can work in a variety of projects in different villages after an appropriate preparation period in the city of Ciudad Guzman (also known as Zapotlan).
The program runs August 1-31, 2008. You will be placed where your skills are most suited; and will be best to look at the available options before the training program begins and make a final decision in consultation with our partner organization. Due to the nature of the situation, there can be no specific guidelines as to what project you will work in until you arrive. An orientation and training will take place upon arrival and you will be placed according to the current needs and requirements, with consideration of your skills and background.
Stage 1 - Personal Development:
Stage 2 - Specific Placements:After the personal development stage of the program, volunteers will begin their specific placements where they will stay for the rest of the month. The types of placement work you could be involved with may include:
Community Empowerment
Childcare
Teaching
Environmental and Waste Management
Research and Writing
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18+
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
Living arrangements on the program: Home stays (living with local families)
What are the dates of this program: Volunteers will begin their placements on the 1st of August and finish on 31st August 2008.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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A US$350 application fee will secure your place on the program.
Cost for 1 month - US $1397
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Languages required besides English: |
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Spanish
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Qualifications required: |
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Volunteers for this program must:
* Be at least 18 years of age - no upper age limit if healthy
* Be in good health
* Be a native speaker of English (fluent)
* Basic Spanish is required
* Be eligible to obtain a tourist visa to Mexico
* Respect the culture and religious beliefs of the community
* Be willing to lead by example and conform to high moral standards.
* Must adhere to the program and community's code of conduct
* Have a strong interest in social and environmental issues
* Be willing to learn from the experience
* Be enthusiastic, optimist and at ease in impoverished environments
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