Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Become a 2011 PEACE Intern!


Be the change. Educate a child, help start a business, save an animal, start a community garden. Help transform a community, and transform your life in the process. Become a PEACE intern!!

Our interns learn experientially alongside staff members, gaining tremendously valuable work experience and bettering communities throughout Mexico.

We have two 5-week internship options this summer including camp counselor and animal clinic positions. Internships also include daily Spanish classes and evening and weekend excursions to popular natural and ethnic attractions.

To get a better idea of PEACE and our internships, check these links out!

Slideshow of past interns:
http://www.premaphotographic.com/Slideshows/PEACEInternshipSlideshow/

Comprehensive video about PEACE:
http://vimeo.com/1737484

"I loved learning Spanish because we would get a lesson in the morning, then put it to use later that day. It was so much fun having a chance to practice every time I went out.The chance to do actual work, like any internship, was awesome. Building up the skill set while making a valuable impact in a great organization is invaluable.The people we get to work with are excellent as well. Everyone at PEACE, as well as the other interns, was a treat to work with. Being around such dedicated, caring people made the experience all that much better." – Matt Carlin – Matt Carlin, 2010/2011 PEACE Intern.

To view job descriptions and fill out an application, email becci@peacemexico.org!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Rivera Cuale-PEACE Community Garden Groundbreaking and Launch!


We are full of enthusiasm for the launch of our community garden at Riviera Cuale condominiums in Puerto Vallarta!! This type of hands-on educational space is the first-of-its-kind in the area!

Over 120 students from private and public schools throughout Puerto Vallarta will be able to go there and learn about indigenous plants and flowers, composting, nutrition and sustainable food production.

Teachers from three to five classes each month will integrate ecology into their curriculums, allowing students to participate in hands-on workshops taught by PEACE staff and volunteers during school hours.

There has already been so much interest and support by young, old, locals and visitors! Soil was turned and heaved by four dozen volunteers on February 5th during the garden groundbreaking and a “Garden Party” will take place for the general public in order to raise funds for materials. It will be a pot-luck event with face painting, arts and crafts, and music.

When: Sunday, February 27th
Time: 1-4pm
Cost: Minimum donation of $50 pesos for adults and $30 pesos for kids

Join us!!!

www.peacemexico.org