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Acueducto del Hospital Cuautla

Cuautla, Mexico

In partnership with

The Mexican Association of International Volunteering AC (AMVIAC) participates in the transformation of the country through the integration of International Volunteering in projects organized in Mexico and abroad by civil associations, local governments, communities
and organized groups, with the idea that after this experience they can become
more actively involved in the work of their community.


Description of the Work

The volunteers will begin with the preparation of the site for the restoration of one of
the aqueduct arches, carrying out carpentry activities for the construction of the
wooden truss using traditional methods without power tools, as well as the
manual cleaning of the aqueduct, the removal of deteriorated joints, plastering
of a section of one of the arches, and masonry where lime will be used to
prepare the mortar with a cactus additive (mucilage) to fill the joints. The
mucilage will be prepared by the volunteers.


Accommodation & Food

Accommodation will be in a house provided by a local family and has everything necessary for staying and hygiene.
The accommodation is located 10 minutes from the Aqueduct.
Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be prepared by the volunteers to take advantage of the cultural exchange.


Location & Leisure

Awareness activities will be carried out with the local population about the
importance of protecting their cultural heritage. In addition, recreational
activities will be organized at the end of the day, and there will be
rest days during which they can visit important sites in the region.


Appointment

BUS STATION CUAUTLA CENTER


Host Organization

AMVIAC (Mexican Association of International Volunteering A.C.) was born on the December the 5th, 2014 at the initiative of Mexican ex-volunteers and professionals wishing to participate in the transformation of the country through the integration of the International Volunteering in projects in Mexico organized by civil associations, municipalities, communities and organized groups. This transformation of Mexico materialises as well by sending Mexican young people to projects abroad with the idea that this experience can, upon their return to the country, encourage them to engage more actively in the work of their community. VISION The association's vision is the transformation of Mexican society, especially youth, giving them opportunities to travel and to live unique experiences as volunteers both in Mexico and abroad participating in projects of general interest and reverting that experience in their communities, schools , families, neighbourhoods, organizations and jobs, for the betterment of our country.