Volunteer opportunities in Mexico offer the chance to experience exciting attractions while making a positive contribution to global sustainable development goals.
You could choose to volunteer in Mexico on programs focusing on marine conservation. Our marine conservation programs also offer the opportunity to begin, or further, your Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certification. While volunteering in Mexico, you could earn your PADI Coral Reef Researcher Distinctive Speciality, PADI Open Water Diver, or PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.Â
All our programs are community-led, meaning you’ll get to work with GVI’s local partners and community members on projects and interact with local people in your day-to-day life. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Mexico first-hand.
Mexico is home to more than 30 World Heritage Sites, which have been set up to preserve Mexico’s cultural heritage. Modern Mexicans have preserved many of the cultural practises of their ancestors, and each region has different cultural traditions. The culture of Mexico is as diverse as the types of terrains you’ll find here.Â
Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in Mexico, and while volunteering in Mexico you’ll get to listen to, learn and try this language. Being surrounded by the culture and language of Mexico can take your experience to a whole new level while volunteering abroad.
Volunteer work in Mexico means contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). There are a variety of volunteer opportunities in Mexico to choose from, with each one offering a meaningful experience.
Opportunities to volunteer in Mexico
You can choose to take part in our marine conservation expedition and work towards conserving the second largest barrier reef system in the world and by working with our local partners the projects done are instrumental in allowing us to make a sustainable impact while volunteering in Mexico. This means that GVI can make a positive impact that can last long into the future, and be maintained by the local community.Â
GVI follows a strict child and vulnerable adult protection policy. Because of this, we no longer work with orphanages. Read our stance on orphanage volunteering for more information.