Volunteer in Mexico

Volunteering in Mexico and Central America: Top Volunteer Organizations Author Zahara Heckscher offers an overview and her expert tips on selecting top volunteer organizations in Mexico and Central America, and provides resources. Volunteering in Mexico to Conserve Coral Reefs Volunteering in Mexico in order to help save coral reefs, involving PADI scuba diving, is a rewarding experiences and way to engage in marine conversation. Volunteer in San Miguel de Allende: Building Houses for Mexican Families A volunteer organization founded by expatriates providing essential new free homes for the poor, who also participate in work on the construction. Many families, who previously lived in shanties, have inherited their land through generations due to Mexican laws.

Volunteer Abroad in Mexico for 4-52 Weeks Gap year volunteer projects available in Mexico with United Planet! Volunteer for 4-52 weeks in Mexico. Your help is needed on a variety of community-based projects, including working with street children, orphans, and underprivileged youth. Cultural and health care projects are also available. The largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, Mexico has many historical and cultural offerings for volunteers. United Planet's gap year volunteer projects in Mexico are based on full immersion into Mexican culture. You can expect to learn the ins-and-outs of Mexican culture and pick up some valuable Spanish skills!

More information can be found at: www.unitedplanet.org and for United Planet’s Mexico programs at: www.unitedplanet.org/volunteer-abroad/long-term/mexico.

Casa de los Amigos
Volunteer Projects in Mexico
Quaker-run peace and service center in Mexico City holds information on peace and justice movements and volunteering opportunities throughout Mexico and Central America. Casa provides simple inexpensive lodging for individuals involved in service activities. Volunteer opportunities with the Casa and other organizations in Mexico City are available for Spanish speakers able to commit for at least 3 months.

GVI
Mexico Marine Conservation Expedition
Bask in the sun and dive in the refreshing and clear waters of the Caribbean Sea while teaming up with GVI’s marine conservation team to monitor the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world.  Here you will also earn yourself a PADI diving certificate, a universally recognized award.
The efforts of our team are coupled with local leading organizations such as Amigos de Sian Ka’an, a conservation-focused Mexican NGO. By collaborating with local partners GVI can ensure to its volunteers that the daily efforts they make will have dramatic and measurable impact on the overall survival of the marine environment.

Volunteers for Peace
Founded in 1982, VFP offers over 3000 voluntary service projects in countries every year worldwide! Project cost starts at $500, with additional fees in some cases, and includes 3 meals a day and accommodation. Types of project include construction, environmental, agricultural, social, work with kids, renovation, art and culture and more! Start planning your volunteer adventure or learn how to get involved at VFP.org!

WWOOF Latin America
Volunteers in Organic Farms in Mexico
Volunteer to work in Organic Farms in Mexico. Get to know the land and the people while you live and work close to nature. Part of the network of independent WWOOF host worldwide.