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Vermittlungsgebühr 120 EUR (+ Extra Fee)

Die Workcamps in Mexiko werden von unseren langjährigen mexikanischen Partnerorganisationen VIMEX und VIVE organisiert. Seit kurzem haben wir auch die Projekte der jungen Organisation Nataté im Programm, die im südlichen Bundesstaat Chiapas aktiv ist. Für Volunteers, die vor Campbeginn noch Spanisch lernen möchten, bieten VIMEX und VIVE auch regelmäßig Spanischkurse an (5-7 Tage, inkl. 4-6 Übernachtungen, Vollverpflegung und Material für 150 bzw. 160 EUR).

Für die Camps in Lateinamerika ist eine gehörige Portion Flexibilität erforderlich, Offenheit gegenüber fremden Kulturen sowie die Fähigkeit sich Rhythmus und Lebensstil anpassen zu können gehören ebenfalls dazu. Nicht immer wird vor Ort alles so laufen wie es vorher auf dem Papier stand – aber auch das ist Teil einer interkulturellen Erfahrung. Als zusätzliche Teilnahmebedingung für Camps in Mexiko bitten wir folgendes zu beachten: Einige Brocken Spanisch sind Voraussetzung, Erfahrungen mit Lateinamerika oder Workcamps sind von Vorteil. Für die mexikanischen Workcamps entstehen zusätzliche Kosten vor Ort (extra-fees), die sowohl für Unterkunft und Verpflegung verwendet werden als auch eine Unterstützung für das lokale Projekt sind.

 

Mexiko    VIVE08    Sea Marine Turtles Guerrero II (Tecpan)    04.08.-20.08.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: One of the goals of our project is to create conscious within population, at national and international level, about preservation, protection and rescue of the population of marine turtles in the Mexican coastal line. In our workcamps we have a very interesting situation since from the eight existing species of marine turtles in the world, seven arrive in Mexico and two of them nest in our working zone: the Golfina turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) and the Laud turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), both endangered species. These exchanges promote an incredible working and cultural exchange experience.
WORK:To warrant the marine turtles’ permanence in the area they arrive to lay down their eggs, volunteers will carry out actions focused in protecting the females and their nests through making brigades to collect eggs and bring them to the camping making sure that the female is going back to the sea. They will be charged also of putting the eggs into incubators carrying out a register of statistical data (looking out at the nests and registering survival data) and liberating the baby turtles.
Volunteers will help also to build a yard for protecting turtles and their eggs. They will also have the opportunity of carry out different ecological activities such as collecting and recycling rubbish and waste in the area and taking care about the environment through different actions.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in big tents in the turtle’s camping with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms, shower)
NEAREST AIRPORT: Ixtapa, Zi.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE09    Entrepreneur Camp (Morelia)    04.08.-20.08.2010    SOCI/EDU   20vols
PROJECT: Through this project we have the goal of fostering an entrepreneur culture where local children could have a wide learning experience through sharing opinions, working methods and experiences with the local students and international volunteers in a multicultural environment. We think that by facing different cultures and thinking ways we can open communication channels throughout the world to make children and youngsters conscious about being responsible entrepreneurs within a multicultural frame and being respectful of cultural diversity as well as diversity in ideas and thinking and being socially responsible, taking care about the environment.
WORK: Volunteers will participate in the organization of different workshops to awake the conscious within the children about being responsible entrepreneurs and motivating them to build and shape a life project having clear goals and to encourage them to continue studying. The will have the mission of motivating and encouraging children to discover all their potential. They will also carry out some tasks of reforestation in the surroundings to awake the conscience within the population about preserving the environment.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal: showers, kitchen, hot water, etc.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 75 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE10    Sea Marine Turles Colola I (Colola)    04.08.-20.08.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE11    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia I (Marquelia)    04.08.-20.08.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers)
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX10     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    16.08.-30.08.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX11     Turtles Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)    16.08.-30.08.2010    ENVI   10vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
CAMP DETAILS: From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtle protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during the night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit their eggs, doing data registered and liberation of newborn baby turtles. 2-3 days of the week (some hours during the day) will go to work close to Zihuatanejo in order to help to clean nests, liberation of more baby turtles, to continue doing census of the turtles etc. This project is ideal for nature lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house with all the services.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
HOW TO ARRIVE: By airplane from Mexico City airport to Zihuatanejo or by bus (9 hours).
LOCATION: At José Azueta Municipality of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero State.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night!!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE13    Sea Marine Turtles Colola II (Colola)    25.08.-10.09.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE14    Sea Marine Turtles Guerrero II (Marquelia)    25.08.-10.09.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX12    Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    01.09.-15.09.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX13     Turtles Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)    01.09.-15.09.2010    ENVI   10vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
CAMP DETAILS: From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtle protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during the night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit their eggs, doing data registered and liberation of newborn baby turtles. 2-3 days of the week (some hours during the day) will go to work close to Zihuatanejo in order to help to clean nests, liberation of more baby turtles, to continue doing census of the turtles etc. This project is ideal for nature lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house with all the services.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
HOW TO ARRIVE: By airplane from Mexico City airport to Zihuatanejo or by bus (9 hours).
LOCATION: At José Azueta Municipality of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero State.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night!!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE15    Sea Marine Turtles Colola III (Colola)    15.09.-01.10.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE16    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia III (Marquelia)    15.09.-01.10.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180

Mexiko    VIMEX14    Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    17.09.-01.10.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX15     Turtles Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)    17.09.-01.10.2010    ENVI   10vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
CAMP DETAILS: From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtle protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during the night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit their eggs, doing data registered and liberation of newborn baby turtles. 2-3 days of the week (some hours during the day) will go to work close to Zihuatanejo in order to help to clean nests, liberation of more baby turtles, to continue doing census of the turtles etc. This project is ideal for nature lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house with all the services.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
HOW TO ARRIVE: By airplane from Mexico City airport to Zihuatanejo or by bus (9 hours).
LOCATION: At José Azueta Municipality of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero State.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night!!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    NAT21    Museo Medicina Maya 2 (Chiapas)    03.10.-16.10.2010    ENVI/RENO   8vols
PROJECT: The museum of the Mayan Medicine jointly with the Organization of Indigenous Doctors of the State of Chiapas A.C. (OMIECH, A.C.) manage a place where the different aspects from the Mayan traditional medicine are shown. This center lodges the different areas from the association: Museum of the Mayan Medicine, Women and Midwives, Herbolaria, Communication, Administration and the General Consultancy office. The small museum which is very illustrative and the pharmacy where medicines prepared with the traditional plants are sold occupy the main buildings. The place needs an improvement of its garden of traditional plants as well as of other areas of the center. To follow the first workcamps carried out during the spring, the volunteers will carry out works of improving of the garden, will delimit and clear some areas where future projects will develop. And finally they will realise material of promotion and information of the museum in their own languages if time allows it. The volunteers will experience some indigenous traditions and ceremonies.
ACCOMMODATION: In the museum in San Cristóbal de las Casas with all facilities at disposal.
LOCATION: San Cristóbal de las Casas.
NEAREST STATION : San Cristóbal de las Casas.
EXTRA FEE:2700 pesos (aprox. 150 euros)

Mexiko    VIMEX16    Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    04.10.-18.10.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX17     Turtles Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)    04.10.-18.10.2010    ENVI   10vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
CAMP DETAILS: From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtle protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during the night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit their eggs, doing data registered and liberation of newborn baby turtles. 2-3 days of the week (some hours during the day) will go to work close to Zihuatanejo in order to help to clean nests, liberation of more baby turtles, to continue doing census of the turtles etc. This project is ideal for nature lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house with all the services.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
HOW TO ARRIVE: By airplane from Mexico City airport to Zihuatanejo or by bus (9 hours).
LOCATION: At José Azueta Municipality of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero State.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night!!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE17    Sea Marine Turtles Colola IV (Colola)    06.10.-22.10.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180

Mexiko    VIVE18    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia IV (Marquelia)    06.10.-22.10.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180

Mexiko    VIMEX18     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    20.10.-03.11.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX19     Turtles Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)    20.10.-03.11.2010    ENVI   10vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
CAMP DETAILS: From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtle protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during the night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit their eggs, doing data registered and liberation of newborn baby turtles. 2-3 days of the week (some hours during the day) will go to work close to Zihuatanejo in order to help to clean nests, liberation of more baby turtles, to continue doing census of the turtles etc. This project is ideal for nature lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house with all the services.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
HOW TO ARRIVE: By airplane from Mexico City airport to Zihuatanejo or by bus (9 hours).
LOCATION: At José Azueta Municipality of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero State.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night!!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE19    Sea Marine Turtles Colola V (Colola)    27.10.-12.11.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE20    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia V (Marquelia)    27.10.-12.11.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX20     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    05.11.-19.11.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX21    Turtles Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)    05.11.-19.11.2010    ENVI   10vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
CAMP DETAILS: From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtle protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during the night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit their eggs, doing data registered and liberation of newborn baby turtles. 2-3 days of the week (some hours during the day) will go to work close to Zihuatanejo in order to help to clean nests, liberation of more baby turtles, to continue doing census of the turtles etc. This project is ideal for nature lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house with all the services.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
HOW TO ARRIVE: By airplane from Mexico City airport to Zihuatanejo or by bus (9 hours).
LOCATION: At José Azueta Municipality of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero State.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night!!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX22      Travelling Camp ( Mexico City & rural areas)    09.11.-02.12.2010    ENVI/SOCI/EDU   30vols
EXTRA FEE: 220 Euros
VIMEX and a High School join efforts to organize this travelling Camp in different places: city and rural areas. In the project will participate 15 Mexican and 15 foreign volunteers who will give different activities to children, young and adult people according with their abilities and experience. The main aim is that all the people develop their abilities and capacities and they enjoy all the activities.
WORK: These activities will be in different areas: rural and city. The volunteers, according to their capacities and experience will give to the people from the communities different services and workshops from art, sports, culture and recreation with the purpose to foment the development of their capacities.
The activities will be in different areas: (These are some examples)
1. Art: classes of singing, guitar and dance
2. Sports: Volleyball, soccer, basketball, martial arts, handball, etc.
3. Education: Classes of languages like English, French, etc. Computing and drawing,
4. Culture: Visits to a museum, a zoo, historical centre or where it is planned
5. Handicrafts: flowers made of paper, embossed, filigree, etc.
And you what would you like to teach to the children?
ACCOMMODATION: The lodging will be with families of the community
FOOD: The host will provide the food.
LANGUAGE: Basic Spanish will be welcome in order to be in touch with the Mexican students and volunteers. But if you do not speak Spanish you are welcome too.
REQUIREMENTS: Good disposal to the team work, dedication, to be responsible and available to work with children and adolescents. Please add a motivation letter and mention which cultural, arts, manual and sport activities you can teach.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE21    Sea Marine Turtles Colola VI (Colola)    17.11.-03.12.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE22    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia VI (Marquelia/)    17.11.-03.12.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach.
Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX23     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    22.11.-06.12.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX24     Turtles Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)    22.11.-06.12.2010    ENVI   10vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
CAMP DETAILS: From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtle protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during the night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit their eggs, doing data registered and liberation of newborn baby turtles. 2-3 days of the week (some hours during the day) will go to work close to Zihuatanejo in order to help to clean nests, liberation of more baby turtles, to continue doing census of the turtles etc. This project is ideal for nature lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house with all the services.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
HOW TO ARRIVE: By airplane from Mexico City airport to Zihuatanejo or by bus (9 hours).
LOCATION: At José Azueta Municipality of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero State.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night!!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    NAT22    Yecapixtla 2 (Chiapas)    05.12.-19.12.2010    FEST   10vols
PROJECT: The San Juan Bautista de Yecapixtla ex-convent, built in the 16th century by the Augustans, is part of the 16th century ex –convents Route at the slopes of the Popocatépetl, named UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre in 1994. Every year, the village celebrates the nomination of the site with a cultural festival. The volunteers will participate in the preparatory works of the event, in the organization of puppets, handcrafts and lecture workshops. They will help out in the setting up of the different places where the workshops will take place and will support in the promotion of the event as well as in the picture taken, video filming and interviews of visitants and participants to the event.
ACCOMMODATION: to be determined
LOCATION: Yecapixtla is located at about 20 km from Cuautla, the second city of the state of Morelos, in the centre of the country.
NEAREST STATION: Cuautla, Morelos
EXTRA FEE:2700 Pesos (about 150 euros)

Mexiko    NAT23    Tzajalá 4 (Chiapas)    05.12.-19.12.2010    ENVI/RENO   8vols
PROJECT: The Cotzaselch cooperative has organized several international workcamps this year with very interesting and rich exchange experiences. The cooperative is a lasting project to the benefit of the village of Tzajalá. With its factories of traditional jewelry shop, its experimental agro-ecological farm (horticulture, composting, coffee planting, medicinal plants, etc) the cooperative develops projects of sustainable development in total agreement with the nature. The volunteers will carry out works of agriculture - Earth preparation, as well as works of construction and will rehabilitate several of the cabins in the community Ha O Mek Ka. The volunteers will have the opportunity to carry out diverse manual works of horticulture, composta, lombriculture, work in the farm among others.
ACCOMMODATION: In a big cabin with all facilities.
LOCATION: Is 90 minutes away from San Cristóbal de las Casas Chiapas and belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo.
NEAREST STATION: San Cristóbal de las Casas
EXTRA FEE: 2700 Pesos (about 150 euros)

Mexiko    VIMEX25     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    08.12.-22.12.2010    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE23    Sea Marine Turtles Colola VII (Colola)    15.12.-31.12.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE24    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia VII (Marquelia)    15.12.-31.12.2010    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX26     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    04.01.-18.01.2011    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE25    Sea Marine Turtles Colola VIII (Colola)    12.01.-28.01.2011    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE26    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia VIII (Marquelia)    12.01.-28.01.2011    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX27     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    20.01.-03.02.2011    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE27    Sea Marine Turtles Colola IX (Colola)    02.02.-18.02.2011    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE28    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia IX (Marquelia)    02.02.-18.02.2011    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX28    Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    05.02.-19.02.2011    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIMEX29     Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    21.02.-07.03.2011    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.

Mexiko    VIVE29    Sea Marine Turtles Colola X (Colola)    23.02.-11.03.2011    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: International volunteers will participate in a program to protect the marine turtle working in tight collaboration with the local population of a beach located in a beautiful virgin beach, the project seeks for make sure the reproduction of the turtles and preservation of the specie for the future. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project will help by collecting eggs, burying them into the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and collecting some statistical data.
Moreover, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as staff members, which means that they will be deeply implicated in the project working full time. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run preservation activities focused in protecting endangered species, promoting at the same time international cooperation and international solidarity.
WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place and getting the baby turtles back safely to the sea. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp in a wooden construction made of coco palm trees. It is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!). There are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to stock food. There is electricity just enough to light some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIVE30    Sea Marine Turtles Marquelia X (Marquelia)    23.02.-11.03.2011    ENVI   20vols
PROJECT: Through different activities throughout the year a local group in collaboration with international volunteers will help to protect the marine turtle by preventing the turtle eggs of being stolen and making sure the turtles’ reproduction in permanence in the zone. Through these activities the organization looks also for increasing the conscience within the local population and local and national authorities about the importance of preserving these species as well as about ecological matters. It promotes as well a deep cultural exchange between the local people and international volunteers.
WORK: Volunteers will carry out different tasks to help to preserve two different kinds of marine turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea and Dermochelys Coracea) by collecting the eggs that the females lay down in the zone and putting them into a yard at the turtles’ camping. They will take care of them and of the baby turtles helping to leading them to the ocean. They will also help to collect statistical data and they will patrol the zone where the turtles nest by night. They will have, finally, the opportunity of contribute to cleaning the beach. Volunteers will also take part in workshops in the local schools to promote the awareness about protecting the life of the turtles to ensure their survival in the future and teach children and new generation a new relationship in harmony with the environment and in peace with nature.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in tents in a camping close to the working area with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, bathrooms for men and women, showers).
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mexico City.
EXTRA FEE: 180 Euro

Mexiko    VIMEX30    Turtles Marquelia (Guerrero)    09.03.-23.03.2011    ENVI/LANG   15vols
EXTRA FEE: 160 Euros
From the 8 species of sea turtles in the earth, 7 of them arrive to Mexican coasts. Several factors make the turtles are in danger of extinction, then, we have a very strong commitment with the turtles’ protection as well as other ecosystems.
WORK: Doing conservation tasks, collecting the turtle eggs, seeding them in artificial nests; measuring and making marks to the females, making census and taking samples of the nests, picking up and carrying nests; patrolling the beach during night in order to protect the turtles that arrive to deposit eggs, doing data registered and liberating newborn turtle babies. During the day you can clean the Bocana beach. Another task is that you teach local children English or your own language. They are motivated to learn. This project is perfect for nature lovers!
ACCOMMODATION: In a turtle camp in tents (there are no beds so you will sleep on the sand) or in a bungalow with good facilities.
LANGUAGE: Some knowledge of Spanish will provide a richer experience but is not necessary. People from the region are very friendly.
LOCATION: Marquelia, Guerrero State is located at 9 hours by bus from Mexico City.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note and be aware that part of the work is at night !!!.
COMMENT: VIMEX offers an Intensive Spanish Course (5 days) before to go to your camp. Please contact IBG for further information. The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office in Mexico City before the camp starts because all the volunteers will go together to the project.