NGO PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico

5.0
(72 reviews)72

Volunteer with Young Children at Our Community Kindergarten

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
46 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
57 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
56 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

10h

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.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 347

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Donation to project

Description

We contribute to delivering school materials, clothes, shoes, and medical assistance to children who live within vulnerable populations from low-income families. Volunteers contribute 347 USD per week to cover food expenses, maintenance, and financing of our organization.

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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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-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!
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.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 20 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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72 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 57 Immersing in the local culture
  • 56 Meeting locals
  • 56 Practicing Spanish
  • 50 Developing social awareness
  • 48 Creating true social impact
  • 45 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 45 4. Quality education
  • 20 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 17 15. Life on land
  • 14 3. Good health and well-being
  • 11 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 7 1. No poverty
  • 7 5. Gender equality
  • 4 13. Climate action
Paola

United States

5

I had a wonderful time at Pachamama House! The hosts are really welcoming and made us feel at home, including us volunteers in their day to day life beyond the tasks that were expected of us. I had wonderful interactions with the locals and I could immeroace myself in the community, which is what I really wanted.

4 months ago


Suilma Esmeralda replied

Dear Paola, we miss you a lot. Thank you for those wonderful days we spent together. It was very nice to spend time by your side and share great moments. Thank you for being part of the Pachamama family. We love you!
Family forever!

LeAnna

United States

5

What you'll get out of this trip: • Authentic Mexican experience with the most welcoming hosts • Volunteer at local school Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:30 to 5 or 5:30 with lots of time to explore • Delicious homemade breakfast and lunch included • Stunning rooftop views from the mountains to the city • Airport pickup and instant family vibes • Birthday surprise I will never forget • Left as an honorary Mexican whose family forgot to teach her Spanish • Gained a Mexican and Peruvian family • Do not overthink it, just book it • Not goodbye, but see you later Miss you all already!

8 months ago


Suilma Esmeralda replied

Leanna!
We are very grateful from the bottom of our hearts for all the support you and John have given us, which has marked our lives and made our mission more meaningful, thank you so much!
We miss you!
We love you!
Family forever!
We hope to see you soon in Peru!

Dawn

United States

5

A great place to meet new people from all over the world & help out with whatever ideas the hosts have for improving life in their local communities.
I have volunteered for several places like this one & am always surprised by the wonderful people I meet. The family type of daily events, meals & discussions were great. The hosts are very flexible & so very helpful (the best!) You will get to see real culture here including the food, learning the language & how people here live their daily lives...not the people at the resorts...the families that make up this community. I'll be back! HUGS

8 months ago


Suilma Esmeralda replied

Dear Dawn!
Thank you for all the support you’ve given at home, for every single moment we shared. You and your daughter are valuable and incredible people.
Thank you for being part of the Pachamama family.
We hope to see you both soon in Peru!
We love you!

Sirine

France

5

Vero and Su were absolutely incredible. Their warmth, kindness, and the beautiful energy they created made all the difference, it's thanks to them that everything unfolded so positively for me. This was my very first solo experience, and I couldn't have chosen a better place to begin. Even in just two weeks, it had a deeper impact on me than I expected. I felt welcomed and supported from the start, and this experience truly helped me grow in confidence. The children are wonderful, so full of light, and I love them very much. I'm deeply grateful for everything. 🤍

8 months ago


Suilma Esmeralda replied

Thank you, dear Sirine, for your lovely words!
It was also a privilege for us to have you at home. Thank you for being part of the family.
We love you!
Family forever.

Juliet

United States

5

This was absolutely one of the best experiences of my life! Sui and Vero are the most amazing and welcoming people ever. I showed up barely speaking any Spanish, but they were so patient and kind, teaching me more every single day. They're basically family now, and they made me love traveling even more. Not to mention, the food was amazing. This was also my first WorldPackers experience, and I'd recommend it to any other new travelers as well! I will miss them and the animals so much, and I can't wait to visit again ❤️

8 months ago


Suilma Esmeralda replied

Dear Jules, thank you for those very lovely moments we spent at home, for all the love you gave to my dear Popeye, for filling his little heart with so much love. You are a wonderful woman. We miss you very much.
Thank you for being part of the Pachamama family!
We love you!
Family forever!

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