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12h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Child Care
- Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Teaching Sports
- Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
- Teaching Languages
- Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 307
Per day
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- Donation to project
Description
Help educate children between 6 and 12 years old so that they continue to learn and develop their skills by studying in the community cultural center month by month. We contribute to delivering school materials, clothes, shoes, and medical assistance to children who live within vulnerable populations from low-income families.
What you get
3
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
- Dance classes
- Take free dance classes at our place.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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Availability
Dec
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Join us in making a difference at our community kindergarten! Assist the permanent teacher with fun activities like dancing, painting, singing, counting, and sports. Spend quality time giving attention and support to 30-40 children divided into three age groups: 3-6. Activities take place Monday to Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. With your presence, you will help them develop their skills have confidence in themselves, and feel loved.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate Spanish or Beginner English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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50 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
NGO
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 39 Meeting locals
- 38 Immersing in the local culture
- 36 Practicing Spanish
- 35 Developing social awareness
- 32 Creating true social impact
- 31 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 24 4. Quality education
- 16 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 11 15. Life on land
Laurena
France
I couldn't have wished for a better first volonteering experience ! Casa Pachamama is such a typical mexican house located in a very local and safe neighborhood that quickly felt like home 😊 Su & Vero are so sweet and inspiring women, deeply committed to helping their community and I'm so grateful for meeting them and being part ot the meaningful projects they lead with the children ☺️ They really cared about me as a member of their family, made me learn so much about their culture and enabled me to live super authentic mexican experiences 🇲🇽 Will miss Vallarta and my new family there ❤️🩹
about 1 month ago
Suilma Esmeralda replied
Awww, gracias querida Lorena por tus bellas palabras, extrañamos verte en casa, recuerda que estamos unidas desde el corazón. Te queremos!
Confiamos en que nos veremos de nuevo en alguno de estos lugares, tenlo por seguro!
Familia por siempre!
Alanna
United States
This was better than I could have dreamed of! It was my first time traveling solo and I fell in love with it. I was teaching english at the community center and the kids were so sweet and eager to learn. When I wasn't working with the kids, there were lots of things to do and see. Su and Vero are wonderful and made me feel so welcome and safe. They really take the time to get to know you personally and are such great people to be around. I truly feel like I have family there! The only thing I would've done differently is stay longer. I miss you all already 💝
4 months ago
Suilma Esmeralda replied
Wow querida Alanna, te recordamos mucho, gracias por tus lindas palabras, estamos muy agradecidas por ello, por toda la ayuda y amor que diste a los niños de 4 patitas en casa pachamama.
Family forever!
Por siempre en nuestros corazones!
Will
United States
I would recommend going to the organization House to everyone! Su and Vero are extremely kind, welcoming, caring, and supportive people; they are such wonderful humans. They showed me around Puerto Vallarta and were amazing tour guides. They made a huge effort to help me practice my Spanish which I really appreciated. The kids in the community center are so sweet, I wish I had more time with them. The neighborhood the organization House is located in is very safe and welcoming, staying here provided me a truly immersive experience. Puerto Vallarta itself is beautiful and there is so much to do!!
4 months ago
Suilma Esmeralda replied
Nuestro querido Will, nuestro chico noble y de gran corazon, te hechamos mucho de menos en casa, extrañamos platicar contigo español, gracias por todos los momentos compartidos!
Estas siempre en nuestra mente y nuestros corazones. familia por siempre!
Te queremos!
Jascha
United States
I don't even know where to start. I'm so grateful I chose Pachamamas house as my first worldpackers trip, they honestly exceeded my expectations! The food cooked for breakfast and lunch was amazing, they are truly beautiful caring souls that made me feel at home, and were very involved in everything and made sure I was always safe. It was so fulfilling working with the children, the kids are really sweet and dedicated and interested in learning English. The pets are the sweetest and cutest, I made friends and made beautiful memories here and I'm so happy to call Su and Vero my new family! <3
4 months ago
Suilma Esmeralda replied
Dear Jascha muchas graciass por la bendicion de apoyar casa pachamama, eres una mujer excepcional, y estamos muy agradecidas por haberte conocido y ser parte de nuestra familia, gracias por todos los momentos compartidos con con el equipo y familia pachamama, te queremos y siempre estaras en nuestros corazones.
Familia por siempre!
Sarina
United States
This was such a great experience! Su and Vero are the kindest people and made me feel at home. I would recommend this trip if it is your first time traveling. They showed me around the city and helped with the language barrier since I do not know much Spanish. I also loved spending time with the animals. Thank you!!
6 months ago
Suilma Esmeralda replied
Dear Sarina, Thank you so much for your beautiful words and for staying at home. The animals really felt loved.
Remember you are part of the family and can come back whenever you want!
Family forever!
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