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Mexico is a Central American country lying between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, located right on the Tropic of Cancer. Mexico is bordered to the north by the United States and to the south-east by Belize and Guatemala. The capital city is Mexico City. The country has a total number of 119 million inhabitants, which is double the population of Spain. Spanish is spoken throughout the country, with the main religion being Catholicism.
Mexico has an incredibly diverse climate. Due to its location and topography, Mexico features vast plains and towering mountain ranges. These variations result in differing temperatures across the country. You may encounter tropical climates in some regions, with temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius and high humidity levels. In contrast, there are elevated and cooler areas characterized by a mountainous climate, where temperatures can drop to around -20 degrees Celsius.
Mexico stretches across multiple time zones: Central (CST/CDT) for central cities, Mountain (MST/MDT) in the north, Pacific (PST/PDT) for Baja California, and Eastern (EST/EDT) in Quintana Roo.
The Mexican peso is the official currency of the country. One peso is equivalent to approximately 0.05 euros. However, we recommend checking the current exchange rate at the beginning of your journey
For projects that begin on a Friday, the stay ends on a Friday.
The programs in Mexico are located in Cansahcab, a small town in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. It is located in the northern region of the state, about 77 km east of Merida, the capital of Yucatan.
Meals included in your destination/project will be provided at your accommodation. This does not cover meals during travel to the destination, volunteer excursions, or other activities outside of the accommodation.
Participants must arrive at the Merida or Yucatan Airport on Fridays.
The programs in Mexico are located in Cansahcab, a small town in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. It is located in the northern region of the state, about 77 km east of Merida, the capital of Yucatan.
It is a quiet town known for its rural charm and for being surrounded by cenotes and typical landscapes of the region.
COSTS: the program in Mexico has a cost of 310€ for the first week.
REQUIREMENTS: volunteers must be 16 years of age or older at the start of the program.
There are several arrival options for the Mexico programs.
-Participants must arrive at Merida Airport (airport code MID), where they will be picked up by local staff, and then transferred to the accommodation.
-Participants have the possibility of arriving at the house on their own, always informing the local staff in advance, in order to arrange a meeting time and a meeting point near the house.
-Participants can arrive at Cancun airport (Airport Code CAN). At the Cancun airport you can take a bus (Line: ADO), which will drop you off in the center of Merida. At the bus station the local team will be waiting for you to take you to the participants’ house.
Traditional Mexican cuisine has been declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Famous around the world, Mexican cuisine is primarily based on corn, beans and chilli, and is renowned for being particularly spicy.
Tacos, burritos and fajitas are some of the country’s finest exports, with these dishes commonly enjoyed in various countries. But Mexican food is much more than that. In Mexico, volunteers will be able to try cochinita pibil, tamales, mole and quesadillas.
For braver volunteers, Mexico also has a tradition of eating insects. If you walk around the streets, you will find various stalls selling these products. Ants and grasshoppers are just some of the insects that are commonly found in Mexican cuisine.
Meals included in the destination/project will be included in the accommodations. Meals are not included in the travel to the destination, excursions made by the participants, etc.
The stay begins when the participant arrives at the destination and is picked up by the team.
Daily transportation to the projects is not included in the total cost of the trip.
For the Cansahcab programs you must arrive on Fridays. Pick up at the airport is included in the price. If you arrive on a day other than Friday there is a cost of 45€.
Participants can volunteer for a minimum of one week.
Cansahcab and Yucatán offer a mix of nature and culture, highlighting the impressive cenotes such as X’batun and San Ignacio, the Mayan ruins of Uxmal and Chichen Itzá, the biodiversity in the Celestún Biosphere Reserve with its flamingos, and the colonial city of Valladolid. In addition, the beaches of Progreso and Telchac offer relaxation and water activities, while the volunteer experience program fosters knowledge of Mayan traditions and history.
The program aims to generate a positive and lasting impact in Cansahcab, integrating its inhabitants in environmental conservation and social development activities that not only benefit the community, but also promote that not only benefit the community, but also promote collective well-being and respect for the natural environment.
This program is organized into two main areas:
Environmental and Sociocultural, which work together to promote sustainability.
Environmental Component: Focuses on involving the community in environmental conservation, encompassing activities such as:
-Fauna Monitoring: Monitoring of local species to contribute to their protection.
– Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation: Participants assist in the rescue, care and relocation of endangered animals.
– Scientific Research and Outreach: Promoting research on local biodiversity and educational activities to raise awareness of the importance of conservation.
– Beach and Jungle Cleanup: Cleanup days to eliminate waste and restore marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
– Reforestation: Planting of native species to restore degraded habitats and promote biodiversity.
– Socio-environmental journalism: Creation of informative and awareness-raising content on environmental care.
This program aims to strengthen the link between people and the natural environment, promoting responsible use of resources and respect for biodiversity.
Sociocultural Component: Seeks to strengthen the social, cultural and educational fabric, promoting local culture. Activities include:
– Education Classes: English, mathematics, music and environmental education workshops for academic and personal development.
– Collaboration with Local Artisans: Supporting the local economy through the production and sale of organic products and handicrafts, preserving cultural traditions.
– Mayan Backyard and Meliponiculture: Promotion of organic agriculture and breeding of melipona bees to improve biodiversity and honey production.
– Physical and Sports Activities: Promotion of a healthy lifestyle through physical activities that promote wellness and community cooperation.
The program aims at an integral and sustainable development for Cansahcab, promoting environmental conservation and strengthening local culture and education.
In Cansahcab you will stay in a participant’s house, an accommodation with shared rooms divided by gender.
It has a common living room and a patio and kitchen.
Included in the accommodation are three meals a day from Monday to Sunday. It will be a mix between typical Mexican food and something more western adapted.
*Not included: towels and personal items.
Important: bottled water is NOT included in the accommodation.
This program’s total cost is broken down into 2 parts: The registration fee that is paid to book your spot (210€) and separately the program cost that is paid later (in euros).
Program for one week: 310€
Additional week: 280€
If your currency is not specified in the table you can convert the costs here.
*** Costs shown in dollars are approximate due to ongoing currency adjustments.
Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, meals (except in the permaculture project), transfer back to the airport, other expenses.
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Our volunteers will be able to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.
What does volunteering focused on university practices involve?
At Cooperating Volunteers, we make agreements with different universities to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.
The specialties we work with are extensive: medical volunteering, nursing, education, social work, psychology, physiotherapy, engineering, architecture…
The practices can be carried out in our designated destinations for this purpose, as well as in Spain.
If you choose an international destination, it’s a unique way to live an unforgettable and enriching experience, as you will have the opportunity to continue your education in another country, with a completely different culture.
Stepping out of our comfort zone and being part of the various projects at the destination will allow us to grow both personally and professionally, creating a more extensive curriculum.
And we are fully convinced that this experience will accompany you throughout your life.
You will be able to visit hospitals, schools, centers, orphanages, and participate directly and actively in the daily lives of all those people at the destination, always accompanied by other professionals willing to collaborate hand in hand with you and guide you in daily tasks.
If your university is not part of the agreement with Cooperating Volunteers, you can contact cristina@cooperatingvolunteers.com so that we can get in touch and make this experience a reality.
Corporate volunteering consists of tailored programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills.
It is proven that teamwork directly impacts productivity.
Collective effort surpasses individual capabilities, promotes diversity of skills, stimulates creativity, and facilitates problem-solving in the face of various challenges.
Therefore, it not only maximizes efficiency but also enriches the work environment.
We conduct corporate volunteering programs that consist of customized programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills, improve performance, and foster unity among employees.
We tailor projects to the corporate identity and size of the company, and we can adjust them to any destination and time of the year.
The advantages of corporate volunteering include:
The future is aligned with a more responsible society, and participating in social projects positions our company among the list of revolutionary businesses that want to be part of the change.
If you resonate with this message, corporate volunteering is a unique experience both individually and collectively, and at Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the process to make it a unique journey.
Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members.
Spending quality time with family and being able to disconnect from our hectic routines is not only enriching but also necessary.
Sometimes we forget to communicate, connect, and dedicate time to each other. Each one of us lives focused on our jobs, schools… And it’s necessary to find the opportunity to pause and take care of ourselves.
Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. And of course, it creates lifelong positive memories.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we suggest moving away from those ‘more superficial’ trips (which can also be fantastic), but we invite you to live this experience to bring out our most empathetic and humanitarian side.
Family volunteering gives us the opportunity to be part of a positive impact, promoting values of solidarity and social responsibility.
There are many families who choose to experience these trips focused on cooperation and direct involvement with different communities around the world, where living conditions are very different and sometimes entirely precarious.
Projects are tailored to different ages, allowing us to work together.
An incredible way to fill our suitcase with memories, learning, and knowledge.
And although stepping out of our comfort zone often feels daunting, we assure you firsthand that it’s worth it.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the entire experience, from start to finish, to make it unforgettable.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe it’s never too late for anything, especially for volunteering and living a unique and unforgettable experience.
There are many people, increasingly so, who opt for responsible travel that involves social work.
Accustomed to organized and mostly touristic trips, at Cooperating Volunteers, we want to advocate for a more enriching experience, one that transforms us from within and allows us to be part of the change the world needs to see.
We can adapt both the destination and the duration of our projects to fit your needs.
It’s an opportunity full of emotions that allows us to significantly contribute to different communities and their evolution. And you can participate in different areas such as education, social support, or assistance in different centers.
Some of the benefits include:
Living this experience will undoubtedly be a before and after.
A volunteering initiative with leadership and impact through the educational action program.
When we talk about social volunteering, we refer to all those actions and activities carried out altruistically, selflessly, and with the aim of addressing multiple problems and needs of different communities, always focused on education and self-sufficiency.
Education is essential because it provides the tools and knowledge necessary for personal, social, and economic development.
Our goal is to create self-sufficient communities and provide opportunities for the future personal development of each member. The message is not to ‘give’, but to accompany in the process of training for self-managed provision.
At Cooperating Volunteers, many of our destinations and projects embrace this type of volunteering. Some of our projects include: community programs, education, women’s empowerment…
And although they are completely different from each other, they share a single objective: progress towards a society that can embrace us all in the same way.
If you are someone who is restless, who needs to see a change in the future, volunteering is an experience tailor-made for you.