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Name:Ecological Center los Cuartos
Project Code:MEX-62
Country:Mexico
Types:Environment, Education, Children

Brief description and main aims

The project offers environmental education Camps to children
and youth from 6 to 16 years old, comming from the city and
from vulnerable nearby communities.

Its aim:

To generate in the mind of children and youth, the interest for
been respectfull and take care of nature, through different
recreational activities.

 

Main Activities

During the year: organizing ecological activities for groups of children comming from different school, reforestation, environmental workshops.
Summer time: organizing summer environmental education Camps as well as green weeks in which the children have workshops on art and recycling, play different sports such as soccer, basket ball, volley ball, they participate in a mini olympics, ecological rally, etc.

Volunteer tasks
  • Workshops and games with children.
  • Develop new ideas in order to enrich the programme.
  • Take care of children during the camp.
  • Take part in interviews with the media.
  • Offer seminars to teachers in environmental problems and solutions (If the volunteer wishes).
  • Take part in the activities of care of the farm and compost, reforestation activities, cleaning campaigns, etc.
  • Office work: the volunteer may help making some translations.
Volunteer requirements / Skills

The volunteer shall be:

Enthusiastic and open.
Interest in working with children.
Responsible.

Desirable:
Between 22 and 32 years old.
Minimum knowledge of the current environmental situation.
Experience in working with children.
Basic knowledge of spanish.

Location

Located in an ancient homestead of the 16th century. The house has been remodeled for becoming an ecological center. Is located 5km far from the capital city of Aguascalientes.

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