Volunteer in the Hispanic community of Española, New Mexico. Meaningful one-week service opportunities await you in one of the most beautiful yet impoverished locations in the United States. 35% of the population live below the poverty line, more than two times higher than the national average of 13.4%. Of course, poverty affects children the most. Help K-6 grade students with literacy, basic math and science. Organize or paint a classroom. Repair a playground or assist with a school garden. Assist parents and teachers who are trying to ensure their children can reach their potential.
1 week programs available
Contribution:
$1,045 – $1,095
Projects Include:
Tutoring, Labor
Local time:
Your health and safety as a volunteer are our top priorities. You will stay in the Rodeway Inn, a comfortable 39 room hotel in Española. Each double occupancy room has a private bathroom, phone, television and mini fridge. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
New Mexico cuisine is a fusion of Native American, Spanish and Mexican influences, particularly noted for its native red and green chilis. You may have the chance to try green chili stew or a stuffed sopapilla smothered with red chili sauce at one of the local restaurants. A breakfast of cereal, toast, fruit and yogurt is provided each morning at the hotel. Lunch is at the school cafeteria. Dinners are either at a local restaurant or takeout pizza or sandwiches.
Be The Change.
Through important, full-day volunteer assignments and free-time activities, you learn about New Mexican culture and the significant ways you improve children’s and families’ lives. Our time-tested and proven philosophy of service ensures your efforts help advance the host community’s development vision and goals. You contribute to genuine community-based projects, and in doing so, you’re accepted as family. Our commitment to engage short-term volunteers on long-term community projects in partnership with local people enables you, in just a short time, to serve as a critical link in a chain of volunteer support spanning three decades.
