Social education

Program

Our Social Education program is focused on bringing English learning to communities near Puerto Escondido, providing opportunities for children and adults to develop language skills that will help improve their academic and professional futures. Teaching English in these areas is a way to open doors to new opportunities, empowering local communities through knowledge.

By participating, you will not only teach the language but also be part of a project that aims to promote educational equality and the development of essential skills.

Activities

  • Organize educational games in English for children.

  • Assist in creating teaching materials.

  • Facilitate basic conversation groups.

  • Teach useful phrases and vocabulary to children.

  • Prepare grammar and pronunciation lessons.

  • Create and adapt curricula according to student levels.

  • Coordinate cultural exchange programs.

  • Develop educational resources for long-term use.

important info

  • It is a seasonal program. (Activities vary by season.)

  • Arrival at the residence is on Sunday.

  • Activities start on Monday.

  • The program runs 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday.

  • Shifts vary between 4 and 6 hours.

  • There are morning and afternoon shifts.

  • Transportation from the residence to the projects departs and returns on time.

  • Planning and coordination meetings are held in the mornings.

  • You’ll need clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or possibly torn.

  • Flights are not included.

  • Airport transfer to the residence is included.

  • You will have a 24/7 contact number for questions and assistance.

Daily Schedule

  • 08:00 AM – Breakfast *Except Tuesdays.

Morning Shift

  • 08:45 AM – Coordination meeting

Afternoon Shift

  • 03:40 PM – Transport to the program.

  • 06:15 PM – Transport back to the residence.

residence

  • Exclusive residence for Experiencia students and volunteers.

  • Located just steps from the beach in La Punta de Zicatela.

  • Shared or private rooms.

  • Fully equipped shared kitchen.

  • Shared bathrooms and showers on the first floor for beachgoers.

  • Living room.

  • Surf training area.

  • Yoga room.

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Importance of Education and Donations

Education is a powerful engine of change that strengthens communities. By providing educational tools such as English language learning, a bridge is created that connects young people with opportunities for personal and professional development. As these youths acquire language skills, they also increase their confidence and empowerment, contributing to positive change in their social and economic environments.

Donating time and resources to English teaching programs is essential for ensuring their success. These donations not only help keep the programs running but also enable more people to access the education they need to improve their lives. By investing in education, you are contributing to building a better future for these communities, where knowledge translates into opportunities and growth.

Key Points:

  • Teaching English opens new job and academic opportunities for young people.

  • Education strengthens communities and connects youth with personal and professional development.

  • Donating resources and time to these programs is crucial for their success and sustainability. Your support makes possible the training of teachers, the creation of materials, and the establishment of an environment where learning is accessible to all.

Goals

  • Develop and manage community educational programs.

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

  • Create a supportive community with a commitment to 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 program.

Dates

  • Start 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.

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.