Supporter for Children with Learning Difficulties

location
4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Help children with learning difficulties get empowered through education
  • Discover, explore, and put into practice your passion for education
  • Practise your Spanish and learn more about Mexico's culture by being all the time around locals
  • Create life long bonds to the children you will help, and to the entire community you will be supporting
  • Discover and enjoy the many beautiful spots in Mexico: sandy beaches, amazing pyramids and pre columbian ruins, bustling cities...


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Help children with learning difficulties in Tlaxcala, Mexico, acquire new skills and develop by providing them sensory stimulation and other didactic activities.

Our main goal in this program is to support and empower children with learning difficulties in their learning through sensory activities and other activities. These sensory activities are extremely important because they allow children who are diagnosed with autism, down syndrome, ADHD, delay in ...

About the program

Our main goal in this program is to support and empower children with learning difficulties in their learning through sensory activities and other activities. These sensory activities are extremely important because they allow children who are diagnosed with autism, down syndrome, ADHD, delay in language development, hyperactivity, and others achieve an "adaptative response". Through these "adaptative responses", children do activities that allow them to develop more complex skills such as drawing, writing, and learning and communicating effectively.

In this program, some of the areas that are stimulated are the the proprioceptive, vestibular and tactile system. After the school period, we also focus in developing social skills and abilities in the children. 

As a volunteer, you may expect to collaborate in tasks such as:
  • Helping assess social and motor activities developed by the children
  • Writing down their results
  • Helping elaborate group programs (general goals) and personal programs (individual goals).
  • Supporting teachers in sensory stimulation classes
  • Restoring and giving maintenance to school areas
  • Supporting in workshops given to the children
  • Planning activities
  • Giving assistance to the children
  • Helping children in their language development
  • Doing stimulating work with the children
  • Recreational and didactic activities with the children
  • Collaborating in many school activities such as school festivals, collaborative projects with other local schools, community work, charity fundraisers, etc.
And other tasks that may arise depending on the specific needs of the school at the time of your participation. 


Typical day

Volunteers work Monday through Friday (Monday through Friday) in two shifts: 
  • The morning shift, which lasts from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • The afternoon shift, which lasts from 11:00 to 15:00.
  • The project is located 20 minutes by public transportation from where the volunteer will be staying. 
  • Voluntee

Typical day

Volunteers work Monday through Friday (Monday through Friday) in two shifts: 
  • The morning shift, which lasts from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • The afternoon shift, which lasts from 11:00 to 15:00.
  • The project is located 20 minutes by public transportation from where the volunteer will be staying. 
  • Volunteers should also keep in mind that this project is created in sync with local schools, which means that additional extracurricular activities depend on school policies and student availability. 

Free-time activities

Mexico is a magic place, with a culture rich in traditions and festivals that you might be able to participate in during your stay. That heritage is very noticeable in Mexico's many historical sites, bustling cities, and other places that you cannot miss during your stay in the country. Mexico also ...

Free-time activities

Mexico is a magic place, with a culture rich in traditions and festivals that you might be able to participate in during your stay. That heritage is very noticeable in Mexico's many historical sites, bustling cities, and other places that you cannot miss during your stay in the country. Mexico also has plenty of unique and astonishing nature sights you must see in person. Some of the places in Mexico that we recommend you visit are:

Ciudad de México: Mexico's capital and largest city, it has many places you can visit, such as a wide array of museums (most recommended are the Anthropology museum, the Modern Art museum, and the Soumaya museum), archaeological areas such as Teotihuacán and El Zócalo, historical buildings such as the ones in Xochimilco, Garibaldi, and Coyoacán, large parks, and even the Cineteca Nacional (where you can explore the national cinematic production, movies produced throughout Mexico's history). 

Tlaxcala and surroundings: The smallest state in Mexico, Tlaxcala is a place known for its large Nahua population, stunning archaeological sites, beautiful haciendas, and nature reserves. Some of the most beautiful places in this state are La Malinche, forests like the Sare firefly sanctuary, places like Va'Quirico and Trinidad, and also visiting during one of the many local festivities like the Día de los Muertos or the Great Tlaxcala Fair.
Puebla: This city has many interesting places to visit: the Zócalo, the small city of Cholula, many cafés and bars.. North from the city, there's the Northeast Sierra of Puebla, where you can visit towns such as Cuetzalan. Here, you can experience a more rural and natural way of living, filled with local indigenous cultural expressions and traditions. 

Cancún and Mayan riviera: An area with some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world, you could visit the island of Holbox (known for its bioluminescent plankton), the Playa del Carmen, the Isla Mujeres, Cenotes, and Cancún. There are also many historical sites and ruins you can visit in this area, such as Tulum and Playacar

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High school level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Volunteers must be empathetic, adaptative (to a different culture and language), creative, patient, and most importantly, passionate about helping children with learning difficulties.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

Your rates cover:
  • Pick up from Puebla bus station at low cost and transfer to your place of accommodation.
  • Lodging during your stay
  • Breakfast every day of your stay and lunch during the week.
  • 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team and the local organization.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of the program.
  • Orientation in accommodation and volunteer area and induction to the program.
  • Certificate of weeks dedicated to your volunteering.
  • Receipt from the NGO for the program fee.
  • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

Accommodation

During your time in the project, you will stay at a guesthouse in Acuitlapilco, Tlaxcala. Here you will sleep in a single or double bed in shared rooms. You will also be able to access things like a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, and a garden.

Food & Beverages

During your time in the project, you will stay at a guesthouse in Acuitlapilco, Tlaxcala. Here you will sleep in a single or double bed in shared rooms. You will also be able to access things like a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, and a garden.


What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Benito Juarez International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Internet Access

Sorry, no access at the project site

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Mexico. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Mexico provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Mexico you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Mexico. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

This project runs from the last week of August to the end of June; it is also open during a period from mid-July to mid-August. The project is closed during national holidays, the last two weeks of December and the first week of January. 

Volunteers can arrive on any day of the week of their choice, although we recommend that they arrive on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, as this makes their induction into the program much easier. 
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks 745€
Average fees 186€/week

Program fees

186€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 4 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.


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Location

Americas > Central America > Mexico > Zacatelco

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