WHV Ancient XVI c Monasteries On The Slopes Of Popocatepetl Huejotzingo

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Description:

Over the past fourteen years, the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) initiative has grown tremendously due to the growing interest and appreciation for the protection and preservation of World Heritage sites. For the third time, an international volunteer camp will be held at the Ex-Convent of San Miguel Arcángel, located in the municipality of Huejotzingo.

Work:

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 restoration of the cistern, as well as the partial cleaning of the perimeter wall of the former convent and the orchard inside the monastery, we are going to make  impermiabilization in a part of the roof for te museum. In addition, to provide better management and promote World Heritage sites, they will have the opportunity to make a presentation on the heritage of their country/state to students and the local population and will conduct a survey for the site management authorities by interviewing tourists who visit the site and members of the community.

Requirements: Ages 18 and older - Interest in cultural heritage topics. Bring some traditional items to show the local population about their culture.

Accomodation and food: To be determined. Volunteers must bring a sleeping bag.

Location: Huejotzingo is a charming town located right at the foot of the Iztaccíhuatl volcano, 40 minutes from Puebla capital and less than 2 hours from Mexico City; it is famous mainly for its carnival and its ciders.