Hola! Where have you been?

We've been supporting community projects in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, for 14 years.

We always need more ideas, more hands, more sweat, and more heart!

dog rescue & shelter

GOALS

  • Develop and manage a volunteer program and support shelters in Puerto Escondido.

  • Work alongside organizations to help them reach their goals.

  • Build a supportive community with a drive for personal development.

ACTIONS

  • Staff training.

  • Day-to-day support.

  • Product donations (food, collars, medicines, transport, and more).

  • Campaign creation to raise funds.

dates

  • Every Sunday.

  • From January to December.

  • Activity days: Monday to Friday.

Req

  • Be 18+.

  • Enroll in the program.

  • Minimum participation of 1 week.

  • Ability to work in a team.

  • Commitment to the program.

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

GOALS

  • Develop and manage community education programs.

  • Provide tools and strategies for growth based on goals and learning.

  • Build a supportive community with a drive for personal development.

AcTIONS

  • English teaching program in communities (daily classes from Monday to Friday).

  • Environmentalism and animal care program in communities.

  • Introduction to sports and culture programS.

DATES

  • Every Sunday.

  • From January to December.

  • Activity days: Monday to Friday.

Req

  • Be 20+

  • Enroll in the program.

  • Minimum participation of 3 weeks.

  • Ability to work in a team.

  • Commitment to the program.

Environment &turtle conservation

GOALS

  • Develop and manage community educational environmental programs.

  • Provide tools and strategies for raising awareness based on goals and learning.

  • Create a supportive community with a drive for personal development.

actions

  • Participation in awareness events.

  • Day-to-day support.

  • Conducting workshops.

  • Campaign creation to raise funds.

dates

  • Every Sunday.

  • From April to December.

  • Activity days: Monday to Friday.

Req

  • Be 18+.

  • Enroll in the program.

  • Minimum participation of 1 week.

  • Ability to work in a team.

  • Commitment to the program.

Who can be volunteers?

  • You, me, and everyone can be volunteers you don’t have to travel to be one. You can generate ideas and contribute your time in your own community, with your family, online, and in many other ways. One of our goals is for you to return to your community inspired and equipped with tools to create a positive impact.

  • Anyone with the desire, ideas, and the ability to travel and be part of our team.

  • Make a difference from anywhere!

    Even if you’re not physically present, you can contribute to our community projects. Join as a remote volunteer and help us with tasks such as translation, social media outreach, graphic design, or project management. Your support is essential for the success of our initiatives!

  • Support with your donations: A Small Contribution, a Big Impact

  • Your donations are key for our community projects to continue growing and transforming lives.

    Every contribution, big or small, helps us fund educational programs, personal development workshops, and activities for the well-being of the community. By donating, you become an essential part of our mission, allowing more people to access opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have. Your help is the engine that drives change!

Why do I have to pay to participate?

  • All the community programs we support are 100% led by individuals from the community. These individuals have their own jobs and dedicate their free time to founding and managing the projects, relying entirely on volunteers and donations.

  • Experiencia works by connecting volunteers from around the world, running advertising campaigns to reach more people, generating fundraising campaigns, training volunteers with special training, providing 24/7 support to volunteers, and coordinating their entire stay in Puerto Escondido.

  • Experiencia hires people to provide courses and proper training, along with coordination, assistance, and supervision for all volunteers.

  • More than 10 people working on these projects are paid for their great work in maintaining the development of the programs.

  • As you can see, the programs themselves incur many expenses, including materials, medicines, rent, repairs, operations, transportation, fuel, salaries, etc.

  • Yes, the volunteer is an essential part, but without financial support, the great idea and the hard work cannot yield results.

What do I receive in return?

  • Training in the project you wish to support.

  • Course on community fundamentals and project support.

  • Be part of the project 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday.

  • Support from the Experiencia volunteer coordinator 24/7 regarding your stay.

  • Invitation to participate in monthly activity campaigns that connect all our volunteers with the community and other programs.

  • Certificate of hours volunteered, signed by the director of your program and the volunteer coordinator.

  • A 15% discount on shared rooms in our residence.

  • A 10% discount on Spanish courses

  • 6 breakfasts a week.