We are a non-profit organization that provides safe; nurturing; and stimulating day-care and preschool education to children from low-income families in San Miguel de Allende; Mexico. Our aim is to give children a solid foundation for lifelong learning and success. We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality education; regardless of their background or financial situation. At Centro Infantil de los Ángeles; we strive to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for our community; one child at a time. And we really appreciate the volunteers’ support in these efforts. During a volunteer’s stay with us; you will be assigned to a particular area to help at the day-care or preschool. Activities include: Assisting the teacher; playing with children; arts/crafts; field trips and local fundraising events. Volunteers are expected to help Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Volunteers are free weekdays in the afternoons; and on weekends.
Note that all accommodation fees are a direct; 100% donation to our non-profit organization. Each donation will be used for the benefit of our children at the centre; for food; teacher salaries; classroom supplies; maintenance; etc. We make every peso count and really appreciate the volunteers’ support in these efforts.
San Miguel de Allende; Guanajuato
Year round
Between 1 week and 12 months
Adults of both sexes 18+ or minor with a parent
It is very important for volunteers who are considering this experience to have the love; creativity; energy; and willingness to work with pre-school children. We also recommend that volunteers have studied or demonstrate an interest in studying Spanish prior to and during their time with us.
For accommodation; we recommend that all volunteers live in our Volunteer House that is next to the day-care centre. We charge a housing donation which includes weekday breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday (non-vegetarian; served at the day-care); all linens/towels; 7 days per week cleaning services; and Wi-Fi/cable. The house has warm running showers; a large outdoor patio; full kitchen; dining room; and large lounging room. Application fee US$35. Housing fee: US$180 per week or US$650 per month. Also we can pick you up free at the airport or bus station (only available for airports or bus station of León or Querétaro).
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