06 Dec Where can I volunteer for a day in Mexico?

If you’re planning a trip to Mexico and have just a day or two to give back, here are a few organizations that have one day volunteer opportunities. They are doing extraordinary work during extremely challenging times and need your support more than ever. Bring the whole family and make it a vacation with a lasting impact and memory. Travel safety guidelines and organization policies are constantly changing so remember to do your research in advance prior to making any bookings.  

Here are just a few volunteer opportunity highlights in Mexico, please visit our website, www.giveadayglobal.org, to find more locations that work for you.

S.P.A  – San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Miguel de Allende has been leading the charge in animal welfare since 1980. It is the only no-kill animal shelter for dogs and cats in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and houses an average of 100 animals (cats and dogs). The S.P.A.’s missions include helping to protect dogs and cats and avoid cruelty to them, spreading the word about improving pet care, curbing overpopulation, and working with others to accomplish these goals. 

How can volunteers help? This non-profit organization mostly relies on donations and volunteer help for its daily operations. Volunteers can help walk dogs which helps to socialize the dogs and makes them more adoptable. They need help making sure all of the adolescent and older dogs get a daily walk. You can also play with cats and puppies! See the Give a Day Global listing to learn more.

ENTREAMIGOS – Sayulita and San Pancho, Mexico

EntreAmigos started in 2006 as a small sidewalk project to teach arts & crafts, but has since grown into a beautiful community center. Now residing in a giant restored warehouse, EntreAmigos provides numerous classes and activities for locals and visitors alike, as well as a community garden, recycling center, bilingual library, and circus school. They hold public English lessons, computer classes, and have awarded education scholarships to over 80 local children from the community.

How can volunteers help? EntreAmigos often welcomes volunteers to assist in the Recicla Shop organizing donated clothing, helping out in the library or lending a hand in their workshops on preparing glassware, stringing beads, and cutting cardboard for packaging. See the Give a Day Global listing to learn more and contact the organization.

CIUDAD DE LA ALEGRIA – Cancun, Mexico

Ciudad de la Alegria, which translates to The City of Joy, is an innovative nonprofit spanning 4 acres of land and comprised of different “Homes” or Care Centers, each one focused on providing support for a specific vulnerable and underserved group of people. Ciudad de la Alegria is continuously working to promote the development and dignity of marginalized individuals and families. It is through persistence, creativity, and compassion that Ciudad de la Alegria best addresses the most pressing social needs in Cancun’s local community.

How can volunteers help? Starting in the Women’s Shelter, volunteers can play with the children in the daycare – practice English with the kids, play with toys, and color with them. Help is always needed in the Elderly Home during lunchtime, preparing the food, cleaning the cafeteria, and assisting the elderly with their meals. Lastly, volunteers can help organize clothing, blankets, and home good at the “Bread & Blanket Shelter,” their donated goods center. See the Give a Day Global listing to learn more and contact the organization.

Want to see more organizations and locations? Give a Day Global profiles several organizations all around Mexico, and the world, who are doing extraordinary work in their communities.  These organizations accept one day volunteers so travelers can learn, support and engage with the destinations they are visiting.