Discover the state of Guanajuato and help the communities!

Project
The objective of this project is to help the local communities with recreational and restorative activities. The project is organized by the government institution Educafin. The project aims to bring the young people from different countries together with the people of Guanajuato and create an intercultural atmosphere through collective work.

Work
Volunteers will be working primarily restorative activities at a school. Some of the activities will be painting the walls, repairing benches and organizing green areas. In addition the volunteers will be participating intercultural activities with young people from Leon. There will also be a visit to the children´s hospital.

The camp will be organized in Leon, Guanajuato. León is the most populous city and municipality in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. It is one of the most important centers in Mexico with numerous opportunities for entertainment, gastronomy, leisure activities, arts, and recreation. It is also considered one of the most environmentally friendly cities in Mexico and has a high number of cyclists because of integrating a network of bike lanes.

Where to Arrive
CLOSEST STATION: Leon, Guanajuato, Bus Station
CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Leon International Airport
OTHER POSSIBLE AIRPORTS: Mexico City International Airport

Food and accommodation will be provided during the workcamp.
VEGETERIAN FOOD AVAILABLE: Yes

English
*스페인어 가능자의 경우 현지지역 주민들과 보다 원활한 소통이 가능합니다.
Spanish is appreciated but not mandatory!

* 현장납부비용 : 75euro
[참가지 지원 안내]
해당 워크캠프는 해외봉사자들의 참여를 독려하고자, 참가비용(현장납부비 75euro)과 교통비 일부(약 10만원)가 지원 됩니다. 많은 관심과 참여 부탁 드려요.

-The volunteer has to present his boarding pass to the workcamp leader in order to receive his refund

[비유럽 워크캠프 안내]
본 워크캠프는 참가자 간의 문화교류활동 보다는 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 참가가 수가 적을 수는 있으나 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류 측면에 중점을 둔다면 의미 있는 경험이 될 것이며, 다음의 분께 특히 참가를 권장합니다.
-현지인과의 교류에 관심이 많은 분
-유동적인 활동 일정에 유연하게 수용할 수 있는 분
-오픈 마인드로 봉사활동에 적극적으로 참가할 수 있는 분
-신청 전 아래 페이지를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
http://bit.ly/2FQaBXG

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공항에서 미팅포인트까지 이동하는 데에 다소 많은 시간이 소요됩니다. 따라서 캠프 시작일 기준 1~3일 이전에는 참가 국가의 수도로 미리 도착하시기 바랍니다. 미팅타임과 미팅포인트는 합격 후 인포싯(infosheet)을 통해 안내드립니다.

[스페인어 교실 참가 안내]
멕시코 현지 단체에서는 워크캠프 참가자들의 보다 원활한 활동을 위해 스페인어 교실(유료)을 운영하고 있습니다. 워크캠프 참가 직전 약 일주일 동안 진행되는 스페인어 수업에 참가를 희망하시는 분은 국제워크캠프기구 담당자 이메일로 신청하여 주시기 바랍니다.
amaf@workcamp.org
For volunteers who are interested in learning Spanish, a Spanish course will be organized in the city of Morelia, Michoacán before the start of each project. Total Cost: 110 Euros. It includes accommodation for 7 days at a Youth Hostel in Morelia city, Spanish classes with an experienced teacher for 15 hours, required materials to study and activities to practice Spanish. Only meals are not included.

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개인 위생을 위해 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.

Skills and Certifications:
By participating in this project, you will acquire the global skills of Adaptability, Global Awareness, Strategic Thinking and Collaborative Planning, after the participation in the project volunteers will receive an official letter certifying these skills.

This camp is open for young and motivated volunteers!

OPEN FOR FAMILIES: No
OPEN FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEERS: No

Leisure time
The city of Leon is quite close to the state capital of Guanajuato which has the same name. Travelling there is like stepping back in time; the city is remarkable and offers visitors an authentic colonial experience amidst one of the most picturesque colonial backdrops to be found anywhere in Mexico. Guanajuato is clean, tidy, and very safe. Its cobbled streets twist and turn, so just walking around is an adventure. The city’s maze-like layout often creates opportunities for serendipitous encounters, with visitors discovering things they had never planned to see, but are glad they did.
San Miguel de Allende is one of the most popular towns in Mexico both among Mexicans and the foreigners. It is located 100 kms from Leon. The town is a Unesco world Heritage site since 2008. It has a big expat community for that reason its colonial center is full with restaurants and bars. Despite being a small town, San Miguel has lots to offer and discover.
To learn more about San Miguel de Allende, you can check the link below;
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/northern-central-highlands/san-miguel-de-allende
To have more information regarding what to do in Guanajuato, you can check the following links;
https://www.mexperience.com/travel/colonial/guanajuato/