Volunteering/Internships and Spanish Courses in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

  Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula: 
Playa del Carmen

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Open

Description: We offer volunteer options in a community clinic in the poor neighborhoods of Playa del Carmen. We seek people with medical, dental, nursing, administrative, or coordinating knowledge to help in the clinic. Internships available in many fields, from medical offices, dentist to hotels and dive shops. They are all non-paid, but offer you the option of learning the language and discovering a new world of adventures.

Highlights: Playa del Carmen is situated on the coast of Yucatan and is truly considered the most beautiful city of "Riviera Maya". Ten years ago, it was still a small village know for fishing, but has developed into one of the most important tourist destinations in Caribbean. Beside its fast growth, Playa has kept his charming and typical Mexican atmosphere. Many small family-run hotels, international restaurants and endless beaches attract many visitors throughout the year. The second biggest coral reef of the world is nearby offering divers perfect dive conditions as well.

But Playa has a lot more to offer than just sun and endless beaches. You can track the interesting history of the Mayas. Go and visit the pyramids of Tulum, Coba or Chitchen-Itza and get to know the fascinating history of Mexico.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 weeks for the internship/volunteer position. Must speak a low-intermediate level of Spanish. A Spanish language course must also be taken at the same time of the internship/volunteer work. Minimum of 10 hours of volunteer work per week. Internship minimum of 20 hours per week.

Cost in US$: From USD 199 per week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone with a passion to help others in need, in poor communities. Someone that feels like making a contribution to the world!

Age Range: From 18 up

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Academia Columbus-Playa del Carmen's Mission Statement: To offer not just a language-learning program, but a multicultural, diverse and life-changing cultural experience that will transform those who take part of it. To make sure that the learning is not just in the classroom, but that Playa del Carmen becomes their school!

Year Founded: 2006