PROJECT: Over the past fourteen years, the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) initiative has grown enormously due to the growing interest and appreciation for the protection and preservation of World Heritage sites. For the first time, an international volunteer camp will be held at the Ex-Convent of San Miguel Arcángel, located in the municipality of Huejotzingo. The former convent is a Franciscan construction, considered the first “convent-fortress temple” built in New Spain, and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. Huejotzingo will receive national and international volunteers to carry out awareness-raising activities about the importance of preserving local cultural heritage, supporting the preservation of the 16th century ex-convent on the slopes of Popocatépetl. This project envisages collaborative work with the heritage management bodies of the state of Puebla as well as with the community and academic institutions.
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ACTIVITIES: Volunteers will participate in awareness-raising activities and promote the World Heritage Education Program and its activities in local schools and surrounding communities. They will also learn and practice traditional restoration techniques, which they will apply to the enhancement of the cistern as well as the partial cleaning of the perimeter wall of the former convent and the orchard inside the monastery. Additionally, to provide better management and promote World Heritage sites, you will have the opportunity to give a presentation on the heritage of your country/state to students and local population and conduct a survey for the site's managing authorities by interviewing tourists. visitors to the site and members of the community. They will visit symbolic places in the municipality and discover the city's gastronomic heritage.
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ACCOMMODATION: To be determined. It is necessary for volunteers to bring a sleeping bag.
FOOD: It will prepared by the volunteers.
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LOCATION: Huejotzingo is a charming city located right at the foot of the Iztaccihuatl volcano, 40 minutes from Puebla capital and less than 2 hours from Mexico City; It is famous mainly for its carnival and its ciders.
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REQUIREMENTS: Over 18 years of age- Interest in cultural heritage issues. Bring some traditional items to show the local people about their culture.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $4,000 pesos. Includes accommodation, food, local transportation and administration costs.
