Amazing volunteer opportunity in Mexico. Join now! (Cancun)

Organizing sport events and protecting marine species in Cancun
August 13 - September 1, 2008

Volunteer project: The local host of this project is a center that promotes social and sport activities in Cancun city. They realize over 34 cultural and sport activities with around 1,300 families in Cancun. Cancun is a marvel of nature but the population is growing very rapidly. This is why it is very important to educate the children in environmental protection awareness and valorization of their local culture, history and roots. It is very important to create awareness that there is only one planet and to promote values such as flexibility, understanding other cultures, tolerance and team work. This project is organized with the aim to promote voluntary service activities among the children and adults through sports and cultural exchanges. A group of international volunteers is invited to help in the organization of sport events and also to participate in social activities to support the local native people of the Yucatan Peninsula. At the same time, the group will have the opportunity to experience and learn about the local culture, life of local people and the traditions of the Maya culture.

The international volunteers, along with local people, will organize sport events (aquatic sports, football) and will help in the coordination of the events and the participants. After the sport activities, volunteers will participate in a program for protection of the marine turtles and a special species of crab called “the blue crab” that is released in Cancun beaches to prevent its extinction. The participants will help by releasing and counting the baby turtles and help in the transportation of the blue crabs to the place where they are released. Besides these activities, the international team will also participate in reforestation activities in local communities and parks.

Language: The official language of the workcamp is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

Age range: 18 and over

For more details visit and available dates: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-mexico.htm

This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

General rules and conditions for participation on our workcamp projects: www.cadip.org

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