Nuestra Tierra Summer Workcamps 2009

Nuestra Tierra Summer Workcamps 2009

WORKCAMPS

2009

PUERTO VALLARTA

MEXICO

Ave. Universo 2010A, Depto. 13 Tel: 52 (322) 2256940

Col. La Aurora; Puerto Vallarta, México. Email:

Nuestra Tierra Summer Workcamps 2009

Nuestra Tierra

Nuestra Tierra is registered as a non-profit, non-governmental association, founded in 1998, dedicated to peace, international solidarity, cultural diversity and the protection and conservation of the environment. The members of Nuestra Tierra promote actions of social and environmental character towards the national and international community, with the purpose of creating awareness about environmental issues in a global sense. At the same time it works towards sustainable development and a better quality of life on the local level.

Nuestra Tierra has participated in international youth exchange activities since 1996, supporting projects of local development and environmental protection, through groups of local and international volunteers. The association is in constant search for the support of international and national associations and agencies, to expand the work areas, to intensify the support given to environmental and social projects and to reach more and more young people as well as adults with its message. Even though our society is very much welcomes foreigners and exchange activities, voluntary service is still not a very commonly known concept and we need to continue our struggle for the recognition of our work and role in society.

WE ASK THE VOLUNTEERS:

To know the project; is important that the volunteers understand all the aspects and conditions of the project. Should you need additional information, please let us know so we can share the appropriate information with the volunteers.

To be involved in the project in all aspects: activities, organization, daily tasks, etc.

To bring material when requested for the project.

It is important to pay attention to the language requirement of the project.

To be able to get involved in the local conditions (accommodation, meals, people, volunteers).

To be autonomous, independent and to take initiatives in all the activities.

To adapt to the culture and different life condition and be ready to share their own culture.

Ave. Universo 2010A, Depto. 13 Tel: 52 (322) 2256940

Col. La Aurora; Puerto Vallarta, México. Email:

Nuestra Tierra Summer Workcamps 2009

PROJECTS

Code / Project / Place / Dates / Vols
NT01 / Environmental Festival / Puerto Vallarta / 23 May to 13 Jun / 4
NT02 / Recycling Paper / BanderasBay / 11 Jul to 03 Aug / 6
NT03 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 21 Jun to 11 Jul / 8
NT04 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 12 Jul to 01 Aug / 8
NT05 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 02 Aug to 22 Aug / 8
NT06 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 23 Aug to 12 Sep / 8
NT07 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 13 Sep to 03 Oct / 8
NT08 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 04 Oct to 24 Oct / 8
NT09 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 25 Oct to 14 Nov / 8
NT10 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 15 Nov to 05 Dic / 8
NT11 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 06 Dic to 26 Dic / 8
NT12 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 27 Dic to 16 Jan / 8

ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL

Code / Project / Place / Dates / Vols
NT01 / Environmental Festival / Puerto Vallarta / 23 May to 13 Jun / 4

Theme: ENVI-KIDS-CUL

Project:

World Environment Day is celebrated each year on June 5. The theme of this year is: “Your Planet needs you – Unite to combat Climate Change”. Nuestra Tierra among other institutions and local groups will organize several activities wich main objective is to stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. There will be activities in different locations to involve the community. The volunteers will work together with other members of Nuestra Tierra to organize the activities, for example:

Designing and mounting an exposition
Organizing Didactic and interactive games
Showing the stand to the visitors and to groups from the local schools

Accommodation

Volunteers will be lodged with local families of Puerto Vallarta or in a home adapted for them, where they will share rooms with other volunteers. They will eat there, so they must also cook, clean the place and share the daily tasks.

Fee Contribution

Nuestra Tierra is a non-governmental and a non-profit association. That is why we ask the volunteers a contribution of 285 USD, which will be used to run the projects (lodge and meals for volunteers included) and as well as support for the association itself. This needs to be paid upon arrival.

RECYCLING PAPER

Code / Project / Place / Dates / Vols
NT02 / Recycling Paper / Puerto Vallarta / 11 Jul to 03 Aug / 6

Theme: KIDS-ENVI

Project:

Nuestra Tierra has different strategies to involve the local community in Environmental Education, and to show them some alternatives actions to protect the environment. One strategy is the recycling paper project. With this project Nuestra Tierra shows people how to protect the nature and to develop their creativity at the same time. It can be an alternative activity for local people on economy.

At first volunteers go to learn about the way of production and the forest problematic and they will produce the material for the courses in smalls squares in the rural communities of the Banderas Bay, as well as recycled paper to mount exhibitions. After that they will realized chats to speak about the importance of using adequately the paper. And for the last the volunteers will organized “The Tree Festival” and the whole community will be invited to take part in the production of recycled paper. We will invited to local artists to realize a spectacle.

Accommodation

Volunteers will be lodged in a home adapted for them, where they will share rooms with other volunteers. They will take meals there, therefore must cook besides of being included in a schedule to clean the place.

Fee Contribution

Observations

To make more effective this project, we required that the volunteer would be fluent in Spanish, Furthermore we request to have its own initiatives and be able to adjust to a different life conditions, in the project are accepted men and women. Please let us know you email address to give you more details about the project.

MARINE TURTLES BOCA DE TOMATES

Code / Project / Place / Dates / Vols
NT03 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 21 Jun to 11 Jul / 8
NT04 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 12 Jul to 01 Aug / 8
NT05 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 02 Aug to 22 Aug / 8
NT06 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 23 Aug to 12 Sep / 8
NT07 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 13 Sep to 03 Oct / 8
NT08 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 04 Oct to 24 Oct / 8
NT09 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 25 Oct to 14 Nov / 8
NT10 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 15 Nov to 05 Dic / 8
NT11 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 06 Dic to 26 Dic / 8
NT12 / Marine Turtle / Puerto Vallarta / 27 Dic to 16 Jan / 8

Theme: ENVI

Project

In México, marine turtles have played an important role in the economic development of some villages located on the coast. However, due to an irrational exploitation,this is one of the endangered species in our country. The activities to protect this specie consists of collecting natural nests, taking care of nests in the incubation corrals, taking care of the babies and freeing them to the ocean. This is not an easy work, as it requires night and day activities (even though there will be shifts to avoid a 24h/day presence). The volunteers will take part in the nightlong patrols on the beach, as well as the daily activities.

Accommodation

A very rustic camping on the beach, having open areas for dining, sleeping (though you might sleep in a tent as well), and bathroom; they are outdoors. Everything is open and you need to be prepared for the rustic conditions. There are several tropical storms, a lot of mosquitos and warm climate.

Fee Contribution

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Contact

Nuestra Tierra A.C.

Ave. Universo 2010 A, Depto.13

Col. La Aurora

C.P. 48338

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Tel: 52 (322) 2256940

Email:

Ave. Universo 2010A, Depto. 13 Tel: 52 (322) 2256940

Col. La Aurora; Puerto Vallarta, México. Email: