Work
La Casa del Migrante in Tijuana receives male migrants and has room for 180 people. The work of the House is developed in five levels:61558;Humanitarian assistance: food, lodging, bath with hot water, clothes and footwear, basic medical service (first aid) and job exchange.61558;Psycho-social assistance: all the migrants who come to the Casa frustrated and desperate find in it a space of security, trust and moral support. The dynamics and talks offered in the House also serve this purpose.61558;Spiritual assistance: Although it is a Catholic institution, la Casa del Migrante does not discriminate against migrants belonging to another religious denomination it means that the House offer a space to deepen and practice faith in God with celebration and talks. 61558;Advice on human rights: information and guidance talks are offered in this field, migrants whose rights have been violated are identified and channeled to the corresponding authorities.
Accomodation and food
The project provides a room in Casa de los Migrantes which consists of baths, a kitchen, and a place to wash your clothes.Meals will be prepared by the volunteers.
Location and leisure
Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico.In the free time you will be able to Stroll Along Avenida Revolucion, visit a traditional Market, explore the Centro Cultural Tijuana, see the Bullring by the sea, savor some Mexican food, check out Plaza Santa Cecilia, hit the Beach, take a day trip to the Valle de Guadalupe.
Project hosted by
Casa del Migrante mission is to provide adequate and timely care to the population in a situation of social vulnerability such as the migrant population, seeking to improve their living conditions by offering basic services such as temporary housing, food, clothing and assistance services as health, education, and promotion of human rights. Committed to promoting their rights and influencing policies for their attention inside and outside the nation.The vision is that migrants with low economic resources have a space that allows them to satisfy their basic needs of temporary stay in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, where they can safely establish their migratory projects and where they can access to services public and private social assistance, improvement of health conditions, employment and human rights. Similarly, serve as a reference to society in general on the current phenomenon of migration.
Meeting point
It will be at VIMEX office at 10:00 a.m, the same day that the project starts BUT if it is possible the volunteer will take the fly to Tijuana City. Please ask to us.
Additional comments
3 months, 300 euros ; 6 months, 460 euros .
Requirements
A willingness to work in a team, dedication, ease of speech, kindness, responsibility and willingness to work with adolescents. Ability to develop didactic material and educational activities.