What – Work with public-school teachers in Mexico and with Peace Punta de Mita staff to lead elementary- and middle-school students during Peace Punta de Mita’s annual summer camp.

1. Week one: Community projects
2. Week two: Summer-camp training
3. Week three, four, and five: Summer camp

Interns each lead a class of 10 to 15 students. Camp themes include: ecology, art, sports, theater, and social responsibility.

Peace Punta de Mita, AC  interns also do the following:

1. Have fun with fellow interns during organized evening and weekend excursions.
2. Improve their language skills through daily classes and structured conversation time.
3. Receive classroom training on topics such as presentation skills, critical thinking, conflict management, and leadership.
4. Explore the beautiful towns and beaches of the Bahía de Banderas.

Why – Improve your foreign-language and leadership skills, gain valuable work experience and improve communities in Mexico.

Who – Eight to ten interns are selected each year. The characteristics of an ideal candidate include the following:

1. An interest in teaching, business, language study, and community development.
2. Caring, enthusiastic, and flexible personalities.
3. Prior volunteer or work experience with children or work in developing countries, or both.

When – Five weeks in July and August.

Where – Communities and schools throughout the Banderas Bay, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta).

How it works – The program cost of $2,000 USD includes:

1. Housing for five weeks.
2. Weekend excursions.
3. Personalized language instruction and textbooks.
4. Training materials.

The program fee does not include: transportation, laundry, food, or personal spending money.

A limited number of scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

For more information and an application, contact:   Cecilia Paredes   ceci@peacemexico.org

Phone 329 291 5157